FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT:
Thursday, July 05, 2007 Ellen K. Wheeler
Director of Development & Public Relations
(585) 279-7490, ext. 12
Susan B. Anthony House
announces new executive director
Rochester, NY—The trustees of the Susan B. Anthony House announce the appointment of Deborah L. Hughes of Rochester as new executive director, effective August 1st. Ms. Hughes is presently interim associate pastor for congregational care at the Third Presbyterian Church in Rochester. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Oregon and a Master’s Degree from Colgate Rochester Divinity School. She recently received a certificate in fundraising management.
Ms. Hughes has extensive experience in financial planning, personnel management, public speaking, and communicating. She has experience in all aspects of fundraising, including donor relations, major gifts, planned giving, direct-mail solicitations, publications, and special events. With more than 20 years experience in not-for-profit management, Ms. Hughes has an entrepreneurial spirit that places a high priority on gaining successful outcomes, creating and maintaining a highly professional staff team, and facilitating highly motivated volunteers. She embraces the mission of the Susan B. Anthony House, stating, “We are not here to invite people just to look and see. We’re here so that people might be transformed themselves and then inspired to transform their communities as Susan B. Anthony did.”
The announcement was made by Aqua Y. Porter, chair of the board of trustees and vice president at Xerox Corp. (585-422-4093).
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