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Creating Healthier Communities as Vice President, Development and Corporate Relations

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Josh Fertitta, CHC’s new VP of Development and Corporate Relations

“Josh will be an integral part of the team, helping to expand CHC’s mission and impact, increasing the number of people and communities served.” ~ Dr. Jean Accius


ALEXANDRIA, Va. (PRWEB)

Today, CHC: Creating Healthier Communities announced the appointment of Josh Fertitta as the organization’s new vice president, development and corporate relations. Fertitta joins CHC’s executive leadership team and will lead a high-performing team in developing and executing a national fundraising and revenue generation strategy to accelerate CHC’s growth and collective impact.

“Our vision is a world where every person in every community can live their healthiest life,” said Dr. Jean Accius, CHC president and CEO. “This is a bold, ambitious goal, and requires new ideas and innovative approaches to close the opportunity gaps that impact health in this country. Josh will be an integral part of the team, helping to expand CHC’s mission and impact, increasing the number of people and communities served.”

Fertitta is an innovative leader with a proven track record in cultivating strategic partnerships across sectors and industries. Most recently, Fertitta worked as the Senior Director of Development for The Catholic University of America where his team exceeded the campaign fundraising goal of $35M for the School of Arts & Sciences. Prior to that, he was the Director of Workforce Development for the State of Louisiana and also served as Director of Development for Café Reconcile and for New Orleans Public Charter Schools.

“CHC’s powerful mission drew me to the organization,” said Fertitta. “I’m inspired by the impactful work and partnerships at the local, regional, and national levels. I’m looking forward to driving transformational giving and accelerating growth to ensure CHC can help even more people and communities.”

Fertitta earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Tulane University. His past board service includes chair of the Marigny Opera House Foundation, president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals New Orleans Chapter, and member of the Tres Doux Foundation, which builds programs for children with autism spectrum disorder and the families who love them.

View CHC’s leadership team.

ABOUT CHC: CREATING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities exists so that every person in every community has an opportunity to live their healthiest life. We leverage partnerships to raise funds, deliver programs and elevate solutions in communities. We focus on awareness and access, education and advocacy, and philanthropy. Together with partners, we’ve been creating healthier communities for more than 65 years. Join us at chcimpact.org or @chcimpact.

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