24-HOUR HELPLINE 1-877-R-U-ABUSED
WE ARE PROUD TO HONOR THE CRUSADERS FROM JBWS ( JERSEY BATTERED WOMEN ’ S SERVICE ) WHO ARE LEADING THE WAY AND HELPING THE MOST VULNERABLE DURING THIS PANDEMIC .
Diane Williams , CEO JBWS
Diane Williams JBWS
973.267.7520 ext . 120 Dwilliams @ jbws . org jbws . org
Diane Williams , just under two years into her tenure as the President and CEO of JBWS , a Morris County-based agency that provides safety , support and solutions for domestic abuse , could never have imagined what she would face when the pandemic hit the US . As businesses closed throughout the state , she knew JBWS had to stay open . The same isolation that was flattening the curve and slowing the pandemic was increasing the risk for victims of domestic violence . To keep families and her frontline staff safe , she led the agency ’ s efforts to get PPE equipment through special grants and donations ; implemented CDC best practice guidelines for keeping the safe house and transitional living apartments open ; secured special funding to meet payroll ; stepped up outreach efforts to inform the community that help was available ; collected meals from local restaurants ; boosted technology to connect the staff and to provide counseling services virtually ; and worked with the development team to find creative solutions to event fundraising in a virtual world . “ My more than 20 years of experience as a crisis counselor and manager kicked in ,” remarks Williams . “ And , I work with an incredible team who helped to make it all happen !”
Nathalie Dennis , Special Events Manager for JBWS encountered a tough decision in March when the country shut down . The agency ’ s largest fundraiser , Grand Tastings , was set for May with a sold-out crowd of 400 and two dozen chefs and spirit vendors committed . Faced with an uncertain future and greater financial need , Dennis and the team jumped into new territory to create one of the first virtual non-profit fundraising events in the area . “ It was important to engage our supporters , keep the energy of the live event and promote our chefs ’ restaurants whose businesses had been devastated ,” says Dennis . One thousand viewers tuned in to support the mission of JBWS .
Nathalie Dennis , Special Events Manager JBWS
973.267.7520 ext . 155 ndennis @ jbws . org jbws . org
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Kelley Kurtzman , Vice President Global Sales & Service Centers for Verizon , is the board vice chair for JBWS and chairs the agency ’ s signature fundraising event Grand Tastings . Verizon ’ s — 20-year relationship with JBWS exemplifies corporate responsibility to the community it serves . “ We care about the health and wellness of our employees and our communities and are proud to support the amazing work of JBWS and its real impact on victims of abuse .” Kurtzman ’ s personal commitment , leadership and vision were crucial during the early days of the pandemic and now , just as vital as she works tirelessly to secure the future financial health of JBWS .
Kelley Kurtzman , Vice President Global Sales & Service Centers , Verizon
LEADING WOMEN
ADVISORY BOARD
ENTREPRENEURS & IntraPRENEURS
206.940.4600 kelley . kurtzman @ verizon . com verizon . com
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