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Alesia Jerrells Selected as Judith M. Davis Volunteer Award Winner

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Alesia Jerrells Selected as Judith M. Davis Volunteer Award Winner

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Vice President of Operations, Alesia Jerrells

Columbia, SC | United Way of the Midlands recently announced Alesia Jerrells, VP of Operations of Recruiting Solutions, as the recipient of the 2022 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award.

“This award honors the spirit of Judy Davis’ commitment to constantly improving the Midlands,” said Sara Fawcett, United Way President & CEO. “Alesia is a dedicated volunteer who has mentored and developed future supporters and volunteers for years. We look forward to Alesia and our other Young Leaders Society donors to continue carrying on Judy’s legacy of service.”

Jerrells has been engaged with the United Way as a valued volunteer and donor since 2013. She has been a member of the Young Leaders Society (YLS) since 2015 and she joined the Campaign Committee in 2016, where she still serves as the Campaign Director Training Committee Co-Chair. She also serves on the YLS Steering Committee and is a member of Women in Philanthropy.

“I am honored to be recognized as this year’s Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year. The work and legacy of Ms. Davis is truly inspirational,” said Jerrells. “’I’ve been fortunate to have a career that has allowed me to make a difference in people’s lives, and I appreciate that the United Way staff makes it so easy to find opportunities to give back.”

The award recipient was selected based on a demonstrated commitment to community service and a desire for professional development. The recipient must be an active donor in United Way of the Midlands’ Young Leaders Society, complete a minimum of 50 hours of community service in the past year, have at least one year of nonprofit volunteer board or committee service, and must be currently employed with a for-profit organization. The recipient will receive tuition and travel expenses to attend a Harvard University Leadership Development course in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

About United Way Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award

This award is named in honor of Judith M. Davis, former Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its Companion Companies.  Ms. Davis served the community and United Way for many years in a variety of roles with a particular commitment to developing young professionals with a passion for serving others.  The selection of the award is based on a demonstrated commitment to community service and professional development, along with nonprofit volunteer board or committee service.  The recipient must be an active donor in United Way of the Midlands’ Young Leaders Society, possess a minimum of 50 hours of community service in the past year, have at least one year of nonprofit volunteer board or committee service, and must be currently employed with a for-profit organization. The recipient will receive tuition and travel expenses to attend a Harvard University Leadership Development course in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  For more information, please visit www.uway.org/about-us/awards.

About United Way of the Midlands

United Way of the Midlands is the most collaborative, efficient and accountable model for investing in the improvement of the Midlands community. With nearly 70 Community Impact Partners, United Way works to identify and respond to the critical human service needs of Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties. Funds are raised through workplace campaigns, grant writing and individual donations and are directed to fight for causes including childhood literacy, economic mobility and dental and eye care for those without resources. For more information, please visit www.uway.org.

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About Recruiting Solutions

Founded in 1992, Recruiting Solutions is a woman-owned staffing and recruitment agency with offices in Greenville, Columbia and Florence, SC. Recruiting Solutions serves more than 150 clients around the United States placing quality talent in executive, office professional, information technology and industrial roles. While recognizing that every company’s operational needs are unique, as is the job search for an individual, Recruiting Solutions builds customized workforce and employment solutions by acting as a strategic partner.

Recruiting Solutions offers a variety of targeted solutions for your workforce needs including, but not limited to contingent/supplemental staffing, executive search/direct placement and recruitment process outsourcing

 

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