For Immediate Release
Date: April 29, 2019
From: Kate Saylor, Director of Marketing & Communications, Georgia HEART Hospital Program, LLC
Subject: Georgia HEART Welcomes Rosalyn Merrick as Director of Stakeholder Engagement
Georgia HEART Hospital Program, LLC (“HEART”) is proud to announce the addition of Rosalyn Merrick as HEART’s Director of Stakeholder Engagement. Merrick brings 17 years’ experience as a nonprofit leader and development professional to the HEART team, which she will use to strategically identify, cultivate, establish, and maintain relationships with HEART’s existing partners, civic and community groups, public agencies, lawmakers, business leaders, and members of the media.
Merrick joins HEART following leadership positions at Mount Vernon Presbyterian School and The Ron Clark Academy where she was responsible for and achieved ground-breaking and challenging fundraising initiatives. Prior to that, Merrick served as the Vice-President of Major Gifts and Resource Development for the United Way of Greater Atlanta, managing ten direct reports and 40 volunteers, where she restructured the Major Gifts Department to create capacity to raise additional revenue from individuals, foundations, and government agencies.
Merrick graduated magna cum laude from Georgia State University, with a BA in Journalism/Public Relations.
“The addition of our long-time friend and colleague Rosalyn Merrick to our leadership team is very exciting, as she brings her valuable experience and natural talents to our endeavors,” said Jim Kelly, HEART Director. “Her presence and energy will help us further enhance our services and increase our impact.”
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Media Contact: Kate Saylor at ksaylor@georgiaheart.org or 770-828-4032
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