Rebecca Twitchell
Founder, President
Rebecca is passionate about connecting people and complements any strategic plan with a touch of creativity. Rebecca aspires to live each day as optimistically and realistically as possible. Her story is the backbone behind why half full exists. Go ahead and shake her hand- and ask for the left one.
A graduate of the Maxwell School of Citizenship at Syracuse University and the University of California San Diego, Rebecca is known for her facilitation style, problem-solving techniques, and keen ability to adapt and plow through any issues that may affect any of her clients locally, throughout the U.S., and globally (Africa being a favorite).
Wole Akinbi
Facilitator, Community Liaison
Adewole aka “Wole,” is a Providence native who has spent his entire life in the city. He has a deep passion for youth development, workforce development training and community building. Wole has spent 19 years of his life working in both the non-profit & for-profit sectors in the state of R.I.
Wole also represents half full, llc as the primary contact and moderator for the Smith Hill Partners’ Initiative (SHPI). SHPI is a collaboration of stakeholders in the Smith Hill neighborhood in Providence. They come together every 3rd Thursday of the month to share events, initiatives, and other efforts to improve the quality of life for Smith Hill residents.
Danielle Bender
Facilitator, Experience Curator
Danielle describes herself as a serial entrepreneur with a passion for people. While working full-time in the court reporting industry, she simultaneously pursued her dream of becoming a professional makeup artist. When the future of her full-time job began to look uncertain, she started another business in the same field. Shortly after, she experienced a significant life change which tested her resilience, resolve and beliefs. This experience led to her becoming passionate about helping others which led to a new career as a life coach and facilitator.
In her role as Experience Curator, she enjoys managing the logistical aspects of our in-person events and working with the rest of the team to design unique and impactful interactive experiences.
Vicki Dodge
Online Business Manager
Vicki is an accomplished business operations professional and the visionary founder of bizassizt, LLC, embodying the essence of entrepreneurial support. With a wealth of experience, she orchestrates seamless operations for diverse clientele spanning business, non-profit, and healthcare sectors. Vicki's expertise lies in streamlining processes, optimizing efficiencies, and fostering growth opportunities for her clients. Her passion for entrepreneurship is evident in her dedication to empowering fellow entrepreneurs through strategic guidance and practical solutions. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, Vicki navigates the complexities of business landscapes, ensuring sustainable success for those she serves.
Michelle Lemoi
Client Impact Partner
Michelle Lemoi is a Strategist, Consultant, Facilitator, Speaker, and Author. With over 30 years’ experience in business management, Michelle is passionate about leading change, growing people and organizations to their greatest potential, and providing strategies so organizations can focus on growth, sustainability, and profitability. Michelle is a visionary, connecting people and organizations to resources and solutions. She is a lifelong learner and high energy alchemist.
Michelle believes that magic happens at the crossroads of profits, growth, change, and people. She has had success in bringing order to chaos and structure to organizations while supporting individuals to move from surviving to thriving in their environments.