Rona D. Drinkard, an internationally acclaimed author from Buffalo, New York, made a remarkable debut with her novel “Friendship Matters.” She has transformed this success into the Friendship Matters Experience, a movement promoting authentic connections among people. Now based in Bowie, Maryland, with her husband, she is a proud mother and grandmother.

The Friendship Matters Experience, born from Rona’s passion for event orchestration, focuses on fostering genuine friendships, free from the superficiality often seen in media. It offers a mix of in-person and virtual gatherings designed to heal, inspire, and elevate participants. By creating a positive, inclusive atmosphere, the movement encourages people to embrace differences and build meaningful connections, nurturing the human spirit and bridging communities.