SHELTON- Following months of
strategic planning and then working with the community on Coronavirus Relief,
Valley United Way is excited to announce the hiring of a new part time Development
Director, Brian Mezzi of Clinton, CT.
Mr. Mezzi also currently works at
United Way of Greater New Haven (UWGNH) as their Assistant Development
Director. Hearing of the good work he
was accomplishing there, Interim President/COO of Valley United Way, David
Kennedy, approached UWGNH to consider a work share scenario that would enable Mr.
Mezzi to work for the Valley part time.
“The
shared services agreement we have entered into with UWGNH is the best of so
many worlds,” Mr. Kennedy said. “We have been able to bring a very talented
United Way development professional onto our team, while he continues to support
corporate partnerships and United Way of Greater New Haven’s workplace campaign.”
With 10 years of non-profit experience,
primarily with United Ways in Connecticut, Mezzi has spent most of that time
cultivating and creating relationships with workplaces that are looking to
contribute to local needs. Last year, Mezzi worked with a diverse portfolio of
local businesses to successfully raise over $1 million for the greater New
Haven community.
He is also no stranger to giving back
to the community. An avid fencer, Mezzi
is the former Head Coach for the North Haven Fencing team and is the Co-Chair
of the CT High School Fencing Association.
He has won awards for his roles in service and leadership through
organizations like Americorps and the Corporation for National and Community
Service.
Though relatively new to the Valley
community, Mezzi notes, “I look forward to engaging with individuals and
partners throughout the Valley. I make it my goal to inspire others, both
in and out of the workplace, to give and get involved in their community. I
look forward to working together in a ‘United Way’ to change what's
possible for the Valley. “
As Valley United Way is still working remotely due to
Coronavirus, it was not the typical “orientation” for the new employee. Brian Mezzi started at Valley United Way on
Monday, July 13th and will continue working remotely, along with
other VUW staff until further notice.
For any questions related to Development and Workplace Giving for Valley
United Way, Mezzi can be contacted at: Brian.Mezzi@valleyunitedway.org.
(This is a press release from Valley United Way)
