Meet the Organizer



	Meet the Organizer
	Memberships NAPO (Nat'l Association of Professional Organizers) NAPO Golden Circle NAPO Pittsburgh, Founding Member and Board Member NSGCD (National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization) Education B.A. English with Drama Concentration; Franciscan University of Steubenville Organizing Philosophy An organized space is a supportive space; it supports what you do and who you are. As a professional organizer, I help my clients specify their goals and then set up their space so that it will support them in pursuing those goals.	Donna Hrezo, CPO ® Certified Professional Organizer®
	This process has two components: systems (getting organized) and habits (staying organized). Together we set up a system so that each item has a home and everything is easy to get to and easy to put back. A good system is naturally easier to maintain because it is based on that individual's needs, goals, and existing habits. In addition, most people need to develop some new habits, and we discuss strategies for new behaviors and test them through “homework” assignments between sessions. Helping someone make great use of their space is a personal process because each space is different and each personality unique. We do not apply a cookie-cutter solution but create an environment that is best suited to that individual. In a space that is optimally organized, you are surrounded only by the things that are meaningful and helpful to you. These are things that bring you joy and help to bring you closer to your purpose in life. As a professional organizer, it is an honor to guide my clients to this place of order. return to top Background of I Love 2 Organize I Love 2 Organize was founded in 2001, but its roots go back to 1994 when I started helping family and friends organize their homes. In the years that followed graduation from college, I worked in a variety of office settings while pursuing my interests in theatre and inevitably ended up putting order into workspaces, filing systems, and storage rooms and helping to streamline administrative functions. In 1996 and 1997, as the Founder and Executive Director of Stages of Steubenville, I established and managed a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for the original production of an outdoor, community-wide musical about the history of Steubenville, Ohio. My organizational skills were put to use coordinating publicity, fundraising, and artistic development of the production. The production involved ninety performers, over fifty volunteers, and many community organizations. Over the years, family, friend, and co-workers often commented that more people could benefit from my organizing skills and that I should start my own organizing business. At first that seemed like an unrealistic dream, but discovering NAPO, the National Association of Professional Organizers, emboldened me to take that leap in 2001 when I founded I Love 2 Organize. My involvement with NAPO, NAPO Pittsburgh, and NSGCD (National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization) has helped to further increase my knowledge and hone my skills as an organizer. While I am no longer active in theatre, I am grateful for the role it has played in leading me on the path to becoming a professional organizer. I feel blessed to be able to use my passion for organizing to help others. I truly enjoy helping my clients overcome clutter and bringing order to their homes and offices. return to top