The Northern Santa Barbara County United Way announced the hiring of Donna Polizzi to help the organization with fundraising and public relations.
Polizzi boasts more than 20 years of experience in PR, advertising, media buying, commercial production, and event marketing. She’s a 22-year resident of the Central Coast and lives in Orcutt with her husband and two children. She’s served on the Salvation Army Board of Directors in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara, and has handled special projects and fundraising for Domestic Violence Solutions. She currently serves on the United Way’s Advisory Council.
The Northern Santa Barbara County United Way helps provide emergency shelter, food, medication, and other critical services for seniors and children. For more on the organization, visit uwcentralcoast.org.
Staff Writer Jeremy Thomas compiles Biz Briefs. Send items for consideration to jthomas@ santamariasun.com.
This article appears in May 14-21, 2009.