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New Executive Director Joins Thousand Islands Area
Habitat for Humanity
Published: June 29, 2023 at
12:15 p.m.
By: Press Release from Thousand Islands Area Habitat
for Humanity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Barbara Perez Joins Thousand Islands Area Habitat for
Humanity as New Executive Director
 Watertown, NY– Thousand Islands
Area Habitat for Humanity (TIAHFH) is thrilled to announce that Barbara Perez,
a distinguished nonprofit leader with dual master's degrees from Liberty
University, has been appointed as its new Executive Director, effective
July 1, 2023.
“We are delighted
to have Barbara on board," said Marc Rusch,
Chair of Thousand Islands Area Habitat for Humanity, Board of Directors.
“Her extensive expertise in non-profit development, combined with her
academic credentials, make her an ideal fit to lead our organization.
Barbara's passion for community engagement and her commitment to service
align perfectly with our mission to build communities, homes, and hope in
the Thousand Islands area.”
Perez holds a
Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling with a concentration in
Military Resiliency and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, both
from Liberty University. Her experience spans multiple leadership roles in
the non-profit sector, most recently serving as the Development and
Engagement Officer at Tuesday's Children. Prior to that, she held
significant positions within the Boy Scouts of America, leading operations,
budgeting, and successful fundraising initiatives.
Barbara's
expertise with community development will be instrumental in promoting the
Thousand Islands Area Habitat for Humanity. Her strategic vision and
ability to build strong partnerships and mobilize resources will allow
TIAHFH to expand its impact and make a lasting difference in the lives of
community members.
“I'm deeply
honored to join the dedicated team at Thousand Islands Area Habitat for
Humanity," said Perez. "This organization plays a crucial role in
our community, and I am committed to expanding our reach and enhancing our
impact, ensuring more families have access to affordable housing.”
Barbara Perez can
be reached at 315-785-0308 or via email at executivedirector@tiahabitat.org . For more
information about TIAHFH and its mission, please visit www.tiahabitat.org .
About Thousand
Islands Area Habitat for Humanity
Thousand Islands
Area Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating
a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Through community
building, TIAHFH fosters hope and empowers families through sustainable
housing solutions.
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