A few months before her due date, Neena Wanko was helping her team at OJO Labs launch the OJO Select Network, a network of preferred realtors offered to homebuyers, when she went into labor much sooner than expected. The senior accountant had the most expertise on her team regarding the new program and understood how OJO would handle invoicing, so she told her team to reach out if they had any questions. But Wanko never heard from her team during her four months of paid parental leave. They fully respected her time away until she was officially back to work.

When it comes to culture, OJO is people-first. That’s the starting point for Starns when it comes to building a team and growing careers. The chief marketing officer loves connecting with her teammates as individuals, learning about their life priorities and understanding how being a part of this team supports their personal ambitions. She’s always encouraging her team members to be introspective, curious and committed to their own development.