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Press and Video Press Releases UWCM Announces New Regional Director
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Amrit Dhillon 410-895-1475 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND ANNOUNCES NEW REGIONAL DIRECTOR In her new role, she will manage all aspects of community impact, volunteer recruitment, board development and community relations for both counties. She will also play a significant role in raising the financial resources necessary to achieve the organization's goals. Her new role builds upon her previous lead fundraising experience in Howard County for local businesses conducting workplace campaigns. Ms. Melendez has extensive nonprofit experience with a focus in new business development and community involvement. Previously, Ms. Melendez was United Way of Central Maryland’s director of resource development, and served as the lead fundraiser in Howard County. Prior to joining United Way of Central Maryland, Ms. Melendez served as director for the Women’s Business Center of Fayetteville, NC and as the director of marketing and communications for United Way of Cumberland County, N.C. Ms. Melendez resides in Howard County with her husband MAJ. Jose E. Melendez, who is stationed at Fort George G. Meade, and her daughter. Ms. Melendez’s position became effective January 2, 2008. # # # United Way of Central Maryland is the region’s human service leader whose mission is to improve people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities. United Way of Central Maryland supports programs and initiatives in the city of Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties. United Way of Central Maryland is one of 68 nonprofits in Maryland to have earned the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations’ Standards of Excellence certification, a rigorous ethics and accountability program. More than 2,000 volunteers support United Way of Central Maryland by lending their expertise to help make important decisions about program funding, campaign fund-raising and organizational strategies. Another 1,500 or more volunteers participate in hands-on community service opportunities. For more information, visit www.uwcm.org or call (410) 547-8000. |