Expert Business and
Nonprofit Law Solutions

Empowering Nonprofits to Grow, Lead, and Thrive
Legal + Business Consulting for Every Stage of Your Mission

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About
our company and founder

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Our firm is dedicated to providing exceptional legal and business operations services with a focus on nonprofit organizations. With years of experience, we offer expert guidance and strategic solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.

Jolsna John Thomas is the Founder and CEO of Illuminating Growth PLLC, a legal and business consulting firm.

She previously served as President of The Rosendin Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Rosendin Holdings, parent company to Rosendin Electric (Rosendin) and Modular Power Solutions (MPS). She oversaw volunteerism and community giving. Under her tenure, The Rosendin Foundation awarded over $4.2M to over 200 nonprofit organizations throughout the United States. It also launched TRF Camp Build, a weeklong hands-on construction camp for middle schoolers nationally. She fundraised in excess of $600,000 annually.

Outside of work, Jolsna serves as President of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Austin Chapter as well as chairs the City of Austin’s Public Safety Civil Service Commission. She serves on the Regional Advisory Committee for Austin Community College, is an Advisor to the South Asian Bar Association of North America (SABA), and is a Director for SABA Austin.

Jolsna obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin and her Juris Doctorate from American University Washington College of Law.

Our Services

Legal Consulting - California and Texas only

Founder Jolsna Thomas has 20+ years of legal knowledge and expertise in nonprofit/business law, labor and employment law, contracts, and construction.

The initial 30-minute consult is complimentary.

Nonprofit Consulting

Founder Jolsna Thomas is a lifelong advocate for growing the positive impact of nonprofits. She has extensive (over 30 years) expertise in grant-making, operations, software RFPs, fundraising efforts, and strategic planning for nonprofit organizations: building holding associations, corporate foundations, private foundations, public charities, and legal/trade/professional associations.

The initial 30-minute consult is complimentary.

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