Congratulations to today’s winner, Renita Marshall, one of our Outstanding Women of 2026!
“Renita Marshall is an extraordinary woman whose leadership, compassion, and resilience has created a lasting impact in her community and beyond.” -Chris Marshall
“She proves that one person, with determination and heart, can make a lasting impact.”- Zack Dion
“She doesn’t just talk about helping others; she builds real solutions for people who are going through tough times, all while working full time and being the backbone of our family.”-Jared Jacobs
Renita Marshall is a full-time Senior Executive Assistant at National Life Group, but her day does not end when she clocks out. As the Founder and president of the Renita Marshall Helping Hands Foundation, Renita has dedicated more than a decade to supporting families with children facing financial hardship. Through her foundation, she has helped hundreds of local children with back-to-school supplies, winter clothing, sports fees, summer camps, and more. She seamlessly balances a demanding career with volunteerism, advocacy, and community engagement. Renita elevates others, builds bridges across communities, and demonstrates that one woman’s vision—rooted in lived experience and fueled by service—can create measurable, life-changing impact.










