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Empowertech Interview On MarcGermain.com

Our very own Judy Nahman-Stouffer interviews with Marc Germain about Empowertech. Follow the link below to liste to the interview.

http://www.marcgermain.com/files/empowertech.mp3

Empowertech Names Joan Anderson Executive Director

"Seasoned Non-Profit Executive to Direct Operations and Fundraising for Los Angeles-Based Agency That Utilizes Assistive Technology to Empower People with Physical and Developmental Disabilities"

LOS ANGELES, January 13, 2009 -- EmpowerTech, a Los Angeles-based non-profit that educates, trains, and supports people with physical and developmental disabilities through computer-related assistive technology, today announced the appointment of Joan Anderson as the agency’s new Executive Director. Anderson will oversee daily operations, marketing and public relations, and will design and implement a new fundraising campaign for the organization.

EmpowerTech President Diane Prust commented, “Recruiting a hands-on, permanent Executive Director for EmpowerTech has been a top priority for the organization. EmpowerTech is fortunate to have many talented, energetic and committed professionals and volunteers to advance its mission. Adding an experienced, efficient Executive Director to ensure that we are making the most of our assets and resources will enhance our ability to meet our goals and help those in our community who are most in need.“

Anderson most recently served as the Executive Director of the American Heart Association’s Ventura County, CA division, and Chief Development Officer for Angel’s Flight West, a non-profit organization that provides free air transport to people in need of medical treatment. Anderson stated, “EmpowerTech is well positioned to grow to the next level. The organization already has a tremendously talented and dedicated staff and a track record of achievement. With a renewed emphasis on fundraising and publicity, EmpowerTech can attract the additional resources it needs to cement its position as one of the preeminent service providers to persons with physical and developmental disabilities.”

Founded in 1986 as the “Computer Access Center,” EmpowerTech employs the wonders of modern computer-assistive technology to help persons with disabilities such as vision, hearing, motor or cognitive limitations, achieve a better quality of life, including the ability to communicate, work and participate in recreation.

Contact: Joan Anderson
(310)-338-1597/ 305 janderson@empowertech.org