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Yvette Bowden, President and CEO, Piedmont Park Conservancy
Piedmont Park Conservancy announced its new President and CEO, Yvette Bowden to more than 700 members of the business and civic communities at its twelfth annual Landmark Luncheon, Wednesday, May 7, 2008. She previously served as Executive Director of the Giving Tree, a nonprofit adoption agency for children with special needs in foster care.
Prior to her commitment with the Giving Tree, Bowden served as President of the ING Foundation in the United States. She previously held a position of Vice President of Community Relations and Inclusion for ING Americas. Her experience in the public sector also includes United Airlines, where, as Director of Diversity and People Services, she led global inclusion, work/life, compliance and community outreach efforts on behalf of the airline, and previously held a similar position at United Technologies Corporation.
“We are fortunate to have found a dedicated executive with experience in both the private non-profit and public sectors that has the passion and skills to take this organization to the next level,” said Rusche, President of the board of directors for the Conservancy. “Yvette is a tireless, energetic and committed leader who is eager to work with our dynamic staff and Board to manage the Conservancy through its next phase of growth and success.”
Information about issues facing public parks:
www.parkspractices.org
The Parks Practices Web site has been developed by the City Parks Alliance (CPA) and National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP). Its objectives are to:
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Highlight the experiences of city parks organizations from around the country — both our successes and failures. |
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Facilitate a sharing of lessons learned. |
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Provide opportunities for interaction among city park leaders and citizens. |
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Strengthen further interest in the role of parks as centers of our common heritage, a strong network of park supporters, and greater investment in revitalizing city parks across the country — resulting in healthier and more vibrant urban communities. |
www.cityparksalliance.org
CITY PARKS ALLIANCE is a national organization comprised of city parks leaders from across the country who work together to strengthen America's city parks. The organization has been in formation over the past several years in response to a broad-based movement of city park advocates who recognize the critical role parks play in the revitalization of our cities.
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