Olga Yasinnik Receives Joel Aronson Character Award

Posted on May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

On behalf of the leaders of AAFCPAs and AAF Wealth Management, we are honored to announce Olga Yasinnik, CPA, MBA as the 2023 partner-nominated Joel Aronson Character Award recipient.

In this video, listen to Olga’s reaction when she found out she won and learn what this award signifies for her.

The Joel Aronson Character Award and its accompanying $1,000 gift are presented annually to an AAFCPAs team member who best embodies the honorable character, work ethic, and client dedication of Joel Aronson, the founder of AAF Wealth Management. With this partner-nominated award, AAFCPAs encourages the passing of the torch to others who epitomize Joel Aronson’s legacy of caring and selflessness. It is in appreciation of Joel’s lifetime of work and lasting contributions to AAFCPAs.

“On behalf of the partners, we are thrilled to recognize Olga’s immensely positive impact not only on our clients but also on our entire firm and culture,” explained Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner of AAFCPAs. “Olga is a shining example of client dedication, work ethic, and honorable character. We are extremely fortunate to have her at AAFCPAs.”

Olga is a leader in AAFCPAs’ Community Development & Affordable Housing and Human & Social Services practices. She is broadly recognized for her altruistic nature, her commitment to excellence, and her enriching contributions. In addition to the 2023 Joel Aronson Character Award, Olga is past recipient of the company’s peer-nominated Excellence in Client Service Award. She is also Treasurer of the Sunflower of Peace Foundation, and her dedication to the organization’s mission is profound and unwavering.

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