LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT IN SUSTAINABILITY
Noel Anderson : Dedicated to nonprofit humanitarianism In 2012 , Noel became National Vice President of Development in the Southwest and Rocky Mountain Division , leading the overall funding initiatives and strategies in nine states to meet an annual revenue target of nearly US $ 70m with more than 120 fundraisers .
The Southwest and Rocky Mountain Division covers 12 states from Nevada to Louisiana . Kansas alone has two local chapters , one service centre and three blood donation centres .
Noel then moved on to become National Vice President for Humanitarian Operations . He provided strategic planning , project management oversight and operational support to local Red Cross chapters across the United States .
Every day , the organisation ’ s workforce of more than 90 % volunteers work tirelessly to help families and communities recover from disasterssuch as floods , hurricanes and droughts . These disasters are increasing in frequency due to climate change .
Noel says : “ The American Red Cross is in unprecedented times . “ Our position as a disaster response organisation puts us on the frontlines of extreme weather and the climate crisis every single day .
32 November 2024