Local woman shows kindness in her community through entrepreneurship
Donna Prescott has lived in New York City for more than two decades. It may surprise many people that she is a mom to a 26-year-old. She is also tenacious. Another surprising thing: “Despite being an extrovert in social settings, I deeply cherish moments of solitude and silence. People may think I thrive on constant interaction, but I find my most profound clarity and strength when I’m alone, recharging in quiet spaces,” she said. Prescott sees her parents as the most significant influences on her path as an entrepreneur today, as they modeled this for her growing up. “My dad was a contractor, and somewhere woven inside me was the blood of someone who knew there was freedom in building something. Then there’s my mom, a homemaker who knew exactly how to step in when needed to make an extra contribution. Seeing them at that time making changes without many resources has left an imprint on me,” she added. Prescott remembers witnessing an act of kin...