Bushey Named to United Way Board
United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. has elected Michele Bushey to serve on it’s Board of Directors.
Ms. Bushey is a well respected teacher at Saranac High School and is also well known as a Labor Leader through her work with New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) and also the Northeast Labor Council. She has a long history of community engagement and philanthropy through her work as a teacher, union leader, and compassionate citizen.
John Bernardi, President and CEO, said, “We are very pleased to have Michele join our Board of Directors. She has an amazing level of enthusiasm and a very strong commitment to helping her friends and neighbors in our region. We look forward to the wisdom and value that she will bring through her extensive experience and expertise. She is a top notch individual. Our organization is very fortunate to have her support and leadership.”
Ms. Bushey said, “I am deeply honored to become a United Way of the Adirondack Region Board Member. As a teacher and through NYSUT work, I have first-hand experience of seeing the value the United Way has consistently brought to families of the North Country. I am excited to bring as many new connections as possible, to advance the work of the United Way. Being a life-long resident of the North Country, it is a genuine honor to be part of this amazing organization to improve the quality of life for those in need or in crisis. I am inspired by the United Way Board and staff, and by all in our community who invest time, funds and interest to help members in our community.”
United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. is a health and human service organization with a network of 41 partner agencies serving Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties. The organization’s mission is to be a leader in community partnership building and to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another.
Posted: January 31st, 2020 under General News.