Loading...
Breakout Session: Courageous Teamwork and Collaboration for Community Outreach
Registration
Registration is now closed (this event already took place).
Details
The United Way of Hall County family specializes in teamwork and collaboration with our community partners to help those in need and to build a stronger community. More than 50% of our neighbors are considered financially burdened, low income, or extremely poor; meaning they struggle to afford basic necessities. Now, in light of the current public health emergency, their struggle is even more difficult. The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus has not only made a severe impact on healthcare but also on the economy. United Way of Hall County recognizes that even families and individuals not directly affected by the pandemic's health issues may be struggling due to financial ramifications from the toll the coronavirus has taken on our economy and job market. We have seen this firsthand over the past few weeks since the COVID 19 public emergency began. Our Compass Center volume has more than doubled and many of these calls are first-time requests from people whose situations have dramatically changed. Through courageous teamwork and collaboration with our partners, we will continue to serve those affected by coronavirus, as well as forever continuing our work to advocate for those in need.
Speakers
Jessica Dudley
President & CPO
United Way of Hall County
Jessica Dudley’s passion for helping those in need can be seen throughout her 13-year career. After receiving her Master of Social Work degree from Edinboro University, Dudley went on to work with the Department of Family and Children Services, Flowering Branch Children's Shelter and a private mental health and substance abuse agency. Dudley also served as the project director of the Two Georgia Initiative, a collaborative effort with government, nonprofits, businesses and residents. She used this funding to strategically work in the areas of indigent health care and equalization measures to address health equity barriers. Dudley serves on the Northeast Georgia Health System Advisory Board, Hall County Family Connection Board, and completed executive leadership training with NGCF. Dudley is married to Brandon Dudley, and has three children, Lexi, Mason, and Presleigh.
Tate O'Rouke
Business Development Manager
Jackson EMC
Tate Izlar O'Rouke graduated from the University of Georgia in 2005 with degrees in Political Science and Telecommunication Arts. In 2016, she received her Master’s in Agricultural Leadership from the University of Georgia. Currently, Tate is the Business Development Manager for Jackson EMC in the Gainesville District. She handles marketing and sales efforts of prospective commercial and industrial members, manages a key account portfolio, legislative efforts, and economic development and community engagement activities. Previously, Tate was the Director of Economic Development at the University of North Georgia where she focused on advancing the university’s economic development initiatives with local, state, federal officials and community leaders. Additionally, Tate worked for United States Senator Johnny Isakson for six years, the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, and she began her career with the National Corn Growers Association in Washington, D.C. Tate is a member of the Braselton Rotary and serves on the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors as Chair of Vision 2030, Gainesville – Hall land Bank Authority as Vice-Chair, Georgia Mountains Y.M.C.A. Board, Georgia Mountain Food Bank Board and the United Way of Hall County Board, Campaign Chair for 2020-2021 and Georgia Women of Achievement. Previously, she served on the Boards of Gainesville-Hall ’96 Board, WomenSource and was a Chair for the Dragon Boat World Championships in September 2018. She is a Leadership Georgia 2020 participant. She is graduate of L.E.A.D Athens, Leadership Hall, Georgia Academy of Economic Development and AGL: Advancing Georgia’s Leaders in Agriculture and Forestry. She was recognized as one of the North Atlanta Business Post’s 40 Under 40 Inaugural class in 2015. Tate resides in Gainesville, with her husband Patrick and their twin boys, where they are active members of Grace Episcopal Church.