The NC Center for Women in Public Service Names Annette Taylor as Executive Director
New Leadership Announced for Nonprofit Organization That Prepares Women for Elected and Appointed Offices Statewide
Raleigh, NC, June 05, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS) (http://www.nccwps.org), a nonpartisan organization that prepares women for elected and appointed offices statewide, has named Annette Taylor as the new executive director, a role in which she will guide the direction of the organization. With a professional background reflecting her commitment to philanthropy and nonprofits, Taylor served as program manager with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation for nearly three years before joining NCCWPS. Having earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from North Carolina Central University, Taylor is completing a master’s in Organizational Leadership from Pfeiffer University. A native of Laurinburg, N.C., she resides in Morrisville with her husband, Mark, and their two children.
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“I am honored to be named executive director for the NC Center for Women in Public Service,” said Taylor. “We are charting a new course in the history of NCCWPS, and expansion across the state is a key goal to reach out to more women, and to fulfill our mission. Through this extraordinary organization, I am provided with an outlet to express my passion for issues affecting women, and I look forward to the process of preparing women for leadership positions in elected or appointed offices throughout North Carolina.”
“Annette’s strong philanthropic background and skill set matches up well with the NC Center for Women in Public Service’s strategic goals,” says Jackie Terry Hughes, NCCWPS board chair. “We are confident that she will assist the Center as we continue to grow and attract more women interested in political leadership.”
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- Taylor’s previous engagements include roles at Foundation For the Carolinas in Charlotte, and prior to that, she worked at MDC, Inc., a nonprofit think tank in Chapel Hill. She is involved in various philanthropic, faith-based and community initiatives including the Hispanics in Philanthropy NC Funders’ Collaborative for Latino Communities, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, NCGives, the Volunteer Center of Durham and the Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church. .
About The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS):
The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS) is a nonpartisan organization that prepares women for elected and appointed offices statewide. As a provider of comprehensive political leadership training programs, NCCWPS teaches women how to enter the political pipeline, building their confidence and developing the practical skills to run successful campaigns and serve as powerful and effective leaders. Its Women on Board Workshops prepare women to serve on appointed boards and commissions. Its Women in Office Institute is an intensive seven-day residential program that introduces women to public service work, including appointed and elected office, the rigors of campaigning, the skills needed for successful fundraising, and the effect that campaigning or service in office may have on families and professional lives. Through building the involvement of women at all levels of governance in North Carolina, the NCCWPS helps women channel their passion, find their voice, expand their support network and ultimately get elected or appointed to a position where they can be an influential leader and make a real change through public service. For more information, call (919) 832-9996 or visit http://www.nccwps.org.
Jill Mastrangelo
MMI Public Relations
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jill@mmipublicrelations.com
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“I am honored to be named executive director for the NC Center for Women in Public Service,” said Taylor. “We are charting a new course in the history of NCCWPS, and expansion across the state is a key goal to reach out to more women, and to fulfill our mission. Through this extraordinary organization, I am provided with an outlet to express my passion for issues affecting women, and I look forward to the process of preparing women for leadership positions in elected or appointed offices throughout North Carolina.”
“Annette’s strong philanthropic background and skill set matches up well with the NC Center for Women in Public Service’s strategic goals,” says Jackie Terry Hughes, NCCWPS board chair. “We are confident that she will assist the Center as we continue to grow and attract more women interested in political leadership.”
Details:
- Taylor’s previous engagements include roles at Foundation For the Carolinas in Charlotte, and prior to that, she worked at MDC, Inc., a nonprofit think tank in Chapel Hill. She is involved in various philanthropic, faith-based and community initiatives including the Hispanics in Philanthropy NC Funders’ Collaborative for Latino Communities, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, NCGives, the Volunteer Center of Durham and the Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church. .
About The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS):
The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS) is a nonpartisan organization that prepares women for elected and appointed offices statewide. As a provider of comprehensive political leadership training programs, NCCWPS teaches women how to enter the political pipeline, building their confidence and developing the practical skills to run successful campaigns and serve as powerful and effective leaders. Its Women on Board Workshops prepare women to serve on appointed boards and commissions. Its Women in Office Institute is an intensive seven-day residential program that introduces women to public service work, including appointed and elected office, the rigors of campaigning, the skills needed for successful fundraising, and the effect that campaigning or service in office may have on families and professional lives. Through building the involvement of women at all levels of governance in North Carolina, the NCCWPS helps women channel their passion, find their voice, expand their support network and ultimately get elected or appointed to a position where they can be an influential leader and make a real change through public service. For more information, call (919) 832-9996 or visit http://www.nccwps.org.
Jill Mastrangelo
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
jill@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/MMIPR
http://www.mmipublicrelations.com
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