Introducing Our New Executive Director: Autumn Frey Volunteers
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Introducing Our New Executive Director: Autumn Frey Volunteers
Volume 8, Issue 3 Summer, 2015 Introducing Our New Executive Director: Autumn Frey In mid-July of this year, YAP welcomed Autumn Frey as our new Executive Director and we are thrilled to have her as part of the YAP family. Thus far, Autumn appears to be settling into the role quite comfortably, stating “Since I started with YAP, I have been able to get to know the amazing staff we have and I am excited to see how we will be able to grow the organization. I am privileged to take on this new endeavor.” Autumn brings with her invaluable experience, having previously been a director of non-profits specializing in domestic and sexual violence as well as individuals with disabilities. Before entering the realm of nonprofits, Autumn started out in the printing industry before leaving in order to help others. Armed with a degree in Psychology and Business Management, she started to work with individuals and families going through crisis situations. This experience in advocating for those she worked with and ensuring they got the support they needed makes her uniquely positioned and a natural fit to take over at the helm of the Yellowstone AIDS Project. "We are grateful to have been able to quickly work through the hiring process and fill this key role," said Debbie Brown, Chair of the Yellowstone AIDS Project Board of Directors. "Having Autumn here provides stability and leadership such that YAP can continue to serve its clients." In addition to Autumn’s praise of our staff, she highlights the supportive nature of our Board of Directors, who are all dedicated to our cause and willing to help when asked. She also has taken a shine to our clients stating “I have met some pretty amazing people and look forward to getting to know even more.” We are so pleased Autumn has joined us and we invite everyone to stop by and say hello. We truly believe that she will be a valuable asset to YAP for years to come. Volunteers and Internships FRONT DESK VOLUNTEER NEEDED AT YAP Now Recruiting Interns!! General Internships : October, January, April, & July See our website or contact [email protected] for more information. Get College Credit Fall 2015 Or Spring 2016 Internship Opportunities In : Prevention, Development, Marketing, PR, Social Media, and More!! For Information on Tickets, Sponsorship, or to Donate Auction Items Call 406-245-2029 Board of Directors Thank You Becky!!! The staff at YAP would like to take a moment to recognize Becky Taylor and thank her for her relentless positivity and hard work during the time she was our Interim Executive Director. For 2 months, Becky worked tirelessly and never complained about a thing. We all knew she was an amazing Client Services Coordinator but she was also a wonderful leader for our entire team and we thank her for her willingness to step up to the plate. We are endlessly grateful that she put in as many hours as it took to ensure that YAP continued to run as smoothly as possible as our Board of Directors searched to find the best possible fit for us in a new Executive Director. - Rhianna, Matt, Jaymes, & Todd Website Updates There have recently been a couple of updates on YAP’s agency website. We have added a whole page dedicated to PrEP and PEP, which includes information, resources, and more. We hope that everyone finds it beneficial! Debbie Brown President Dr. Cam Saberhagen Vice President Eric Pollard Treasurer Jace Dyckman Secretary Laurie Newton Member Julie Burton Member Diane Boyer-Jerhoff Member Allison Corbyn Member Patrick Olp Member Justin Harkins Member Debbie Hedrick Member Sandy Wong Member Dr. Ron Smith Member If you are interesting in writing a guest blog for our website please contact Rhianna either by calling the office or via email at [email protected] S TAFF Autumn Frey Executive Director World AIDS Day Gala Becky Taylor Client Service Coordinator Our 20th Annual World AIDS Day Gala is quickly approaching. This year’s event will be held on November 7th. Tickets are now on sale! Prom Do-Over Photos Rhianna Hurt Development Coordinator/ Volunteer & Internship Coordinator Matt Klang Prevention Coordinator/ MORE Project Specialist Jaymes Steiber Administrative Coordinator Todd Cohn Bookkeeper / IT Specialist Thank you to our Major Sponsors and Community Partners 2 0 1 5 Pr o m K i n g & Q u e en W E A RE O N T HE W EB 2906 1st Avenue North, Suite 200 Billings, MT 59101 Phone - 406 245 2029 Fax - 406 294 9330 Would you like to receive Visionary electronically? Simply email [email protected] with your name and if applicable, your business’s name with “newsletter” as the subject line!