The Ritona Approach

Ritona Consulting was built on a simple belief: preparation works best when it is thoughtful, practical, and rooted in real-world experience.

My background brings together counterintelligence and clinical social work, a combination that allows me to understand risk without losing sight of the unique needs and circumstances of the people involved. During my national security career, I assessed complex threats and made decisions in high-pressure environments where the safety of others depended on my judgment. In the emergency department, I evaluated cases involving violence, self-harm, and acute psychiatric crises, often with only fragments of information.

Both fields come down to the same thing: making sense of uncertainty and helping people make sound decisions within it.

That perspective shapes how I approach security. It is not only about logistics, threat data, or checklists. It is also about how people think, feel, and respond when something goes wrong.

A Different Way to Think About Preparation

Much of the security advice people encounter falls into one of two categories: generic checklists that ignore individual circumstances, or fear-driven messaging that overwhelms rather than prepares.

Ritona takes a different approach. The goal is not to eliminate uncertainty, but to help you better understand your environment, recognize concerns early, and make informed decisions with confidence. Good preparation should feel practical and empowering, not restrictive.

Tailored to the Individual

Good security guidance starts with listening. Before any assessment or recommendation, I want to understand your circumstances, your concerns, and what would make you feel genuinely prepared.

Ritona works with individuals, families, educational institutions, and organizations, and no two engagements look alike.

While I have a particular interest in the security needs of women, the principle behind that focus extends well beyond any single group. People experience risk differently, travel differently, and carry different responsibilities. Effective guidance recognizes those differences rather than relying on one-size-fits-all advice.

The world is unpredictable. Your response to it does not have to be.