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NAPO Georgia member Laura June McDuffie has been actively involved with NAPO since 2015 and currently holds the position of Secretary. Her dedication to her work has been exemplary over the years and we are honored to have here as a NAPO member.

Laura works as a Professional Organizer in the Atlanta area and is dedicated to helping others declutter and clean-up their space. Her primary focus is on residential organization and assisting individuals who are changing jobs and relocation to or from the Atlanta, Georgia area.

As an organizer, Laura June has spent many years dedicating her time to helping others stay neat and organized, which led her to produce her own version of services @neatandorganized. 

“My involvement in NAPO GA has provided more than just a professional network.” 

Laura June said her motto is “Declutter, Simplify, Organize!" She genuinely enjoys helping others and wants to lend a hand in any way she can. If you or someone you know needs relocation help in Atlanta send them to Laura June. 

If you are in need of an organizer like Laura June or just want to know more about her services in the Atlanta area, feel free to visit herFacebook page. She is also reachable via email at laurajunemcduffie@comcast.net. 

NAPO Georgia member Cheryl Jindra is on the Board of Directors and currently holds the Vice President position and will be taking over the President’s role later this spring. Cheryl’s service has been an incredible asset to the organization for the short time she has been a NAPO member. 

Cheryl has a passion for organizing and is the proud owner of Smile in Your Space , a South Metro Atlanta professional organizing company. One of her lifelong goals is helping others acquire their ideal space. From downsizing to decluttering, Smile in Your Space will help you create a sense of calm, peace and tranquility in your home.

When asked why she joined NAPO Georgia, Cheryl said, “I was so excited to find a group of people with the same passion for organizing and decluttering - it was the perfect fit for me!  I have met great people who have helped shape my business as I have grown as a Professional Organizer.”

Cheryl plans to continue helping individuals and families in South Metro Atlanta find simple solutions to their personal and professional organizational needs. She uses her love for organization and decluttering to assist others in putting the smile back in their space.

National Association of Productivity and Organizing (NAPO) Georgia member Karen Leff has served on the Board of Directors as Treasurer since 2020. Her 14 years of experience includes financial and residential organizing for individuals, families, and small businesses.

Karen also is a member of the American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM). Her Atlanta-based organizing business — Leff Organizing — provides services focused on organizational strategies for improving her clients' quality of life. She serves clients across metro Atlanta, including Decatur, Buckhead, Druid Hills, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, and Brookhaven.

Leff Organizing works with busy professionals, families, and adult children supporting older adults. She works compassionately with those dealing with life transitions.

"I believe your home should be a sanctuary," says Karen. "It should be your calm, happy place of retreat. Disorder and clutter can keep you from enjoying your time at home and can keep you from taking part in fun activities with family and friends.”

Whether you are facing life changes, moves, downsizing or just want your home to function better for you, Karen is here to help. Visit her website to learn how she can organize your life. 

NAPO Georgia member Ginger Willis has served on the Board of Directors for the past three years and currently holds the position of Chapter President. Her service to the chapter has been invaluable and we are honored to have her as an active member.

Ginger is a Metro Atlanta Productivity Consultant and Professional Organizer. She is the proud business owner of Element of Fun Organizing and has been helping clients organize their personal and professional lives for 4 years.

When asked why she decided to join NAPO Georgia, she said, “The first time I attended a NAPO Georgia meeting, I knew I’d found my people. My dream of becoming a Professional Organizer and business owner was validated when I saw so many amazing, intelligent people already doing what I aspired to.

There is no doubt Ginger is passionate about all things organization. Her dedication to NAPO Georgia and her client work speaks volumes. In addition to being a businesswoman, Ginger is a wife, mom, fur mamma and volunteer. She uses her solution-based mindset to help others get organized and evolve into the best version of themselves. 

Ginger’s professional organization journey began back in high school when she developed a passion for organization and productivity. She continued her path as a Project Manager in Hospitality Interior Design and held a position as an Office Manager before becoming an entrepreneur. She has additional skills in space planning, custom storage solutions, event and project planning, and staging. ​

Visit Ginger's website and learn more about her and the services Element of Fun Organizing provides. Ginger will without a doubt bring an “element of fun” to your life! 

By Ellen Delap, CPO
Professional-Organizer.com

The year was 2000 when I received an inquiry from a neighborhood woman seeking a professional organizer to help her and her newly retired husband get organized. As an established professional organizer, author and NAPO member, I knew I could help her! This was the start of a 20 year client relationship based on trust and connection. 

In that first year, my organizing work with the couple flourished. We organized many things, starting with their closets and important documents. The wife, who had also recently retired from her boutique clothing store, loved having a professional to help incorporate her amazing vintage clothing and extensive designer clothing collection into her closet. The husband on the other hand, appreciated the assistance in organizing his growing consulting business paperwork and residential documents. 

Throughout the years, our connection progressed. We decided on monthly maintenance for paper management, where I would help the couple organize their files and eventually help pay their bills. The wife and I even worked together with a closet designer to envision and transform their guest room into a designer closet. This soon became the jewel of their home and all visitors were given a tour of the wife’s fabulous closet. 

The family eventually decided to age in place at home. I began to organize their medical documents including paperwork regarding their benefits and medications. Together we interviewed new team members for the family, including a cleaning lady and a caregiver. I have continued to serve as their professional organizer in aiding them with documenting their paperwork and other organizing needs. We coordinate their medical and personal care with our quarterly team meetings.   

In our 20th year together, we are celebrating our success in organizing. This family and I have created an organized lifestyle, streamlined paperwork and maintained organization together. What built this trust is the expertise of being a certified professional organizer, the confidentiality and ethics of our profession and the core knowledge base of paper management.  

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