Carolyn Vines Sapla, Esquire

Founder

Carolyn Vines Sapla, Esquire, is the founder of R.E.A.L. — Rebuilding Everyday American Lives Through Hope, an organization rooted in her lifelong commitment to helping people overcome barriers and access opportunity.

Recently retired as Senior Counsel with the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Carolyn brings extensive experience in federal law, mediation, education, and dispute resolution. She also served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at The Catholic University of America and currently serves as Executive Director of National Unity Weekend and Let’s Talk, as well as a member of the Prince William County Board of Equalization.

As an entrepreneur, credit and homeownership advocate, and real estate professional, Carolyn has witnessed how financial education and access to trusted resources can transform lives. Through her company, Vines Sapla and Associates, and her longstanding involvement with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, she has helped educate and empower individuals on the path to homeownership.

Carolyn’s Why: “Everyone deserves to know that homeownership is possible.”

Carolyn founded R.E.A.L. to bridge the gap between opportunity and access by bringing together education, resources, and trusted professionals. Her goal is to help individuals make informed homebuying decisions, build wealth, and create lasting generational legacies.

Collective Excellence

Rhonda Scott-Johnson

Rhonda Scott-Johnson is a seasoned leader with over 40 years of experience in strategic management, financial oversight, program leadership, and governance across the federal government and community organizations. As Chairman of the Board of R.E.A.L. and Director of Marketing for Vines Sapla and Associates, she brings that leadership expertise to advancing homebuyer education and expanding access to homeownership.

Chairman, Board of Directors

Courtney Scott-Edwards is a federal leader with over a decade of experience in financial management, budget execution, acquisition strategy, and contract oversight across the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Her expertise in fiscal stewardship and strategic decision-making strengthens R.E.A.L.’s mission to expand access to homeownership and opportunity.

Courtney Scott-Edwards

Board of Directors

Nadine Reed brings a strong background in financial services, insurance, risk management, and community service initiatives to R.E.A.L. She has spent years helping individuals navigate complex financial situations and identify practical solutions in corporate America. Her combination of financial knowledge, analytical experience, and commitment to service supports R.E.A.L. 's mission of equipping individuals and families with the necessary tools to pursue sustainable homeownership and build generational wealth.

Nadine Reed