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Asian Services In Action, (ASIA, Inc.) announced the
launch of the Community Relations and Development Department, which
seeks to enhance the communication between ASIA, Inc. and the
community they serve. The department facilitates public
communications, volunteer recruitment, partnership engagement, and
donor development for the organization.
“Our community is at the heart of our mission,” said Elaine Tso, CEO.
“The Community Relations and Development Department will grow our
connection to the community and foster collaboration that will
further enhance our commitment to the refugee and immigrant
community.”
Kara Ulmer was recently selected as the Director of Community
Relations and Development. In her new role, Ulmer will be focused on
engaging the wider community of NorthEast Ohio through volunteer
recruitment, partnership engagement, marketing, special events, and
donor development for ASIA, Inc.
Ulmer, an Akron native, is excited to continue advocating for and
serving the immigrant and refugee community of NorthEast Ohio in her
new role. She has over a decade of experience working with
multi-national companies and has worked extensively with
organizations to combat human trafficking in countries including
Ghana, Cambodia, and Thailand.
During her most recent experience at World Relief Akron, Ulmer
helped to resettle over four hundred refugees locally, engaging
volunteers and community partners to help families begin their new
life in the Akron area.
“I am honored to serve in this capacity as the Director of Community
Relations and Development,” says Kara Ulmer. “I am eager to engage
with the community we serve and look forward to working with our
stakeholders, partners, and residents.”
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