Sever, Rita: - Rita Sever has an MA in organizational psychology and is a certified professional coach. She worked as a staff member for nine years at an AIDS organization and another nine years at a community action agency. In her consulting practice, she helps social justice organizations throughout the US to be in alignment internally as they work to achieve justice externally. She also works as an affiliate consultant with RoadMap Consulting, a national group of consultants committed to "strengthening organizations and advancing social justice." When she's not traveling for work or fun, Rita divides her time between Sonoma County, California and Portland, Oregon. Leading for Justice is her second book. Learn more about Rita at www.supervisionmatters.com. She lives in Forestvill, CA.