Houston, TX, December X, 2016 – The Rose, the leading breast health care nonprofit in Southeast Texas, welcomed their newest board member, Vice President of Community Relations for the United Way of Greater Houston, Ronnie Hagerty. Hagerty is recognized for her contributions to Houston’s thriving nonprofit and business sector. She is currently an advisor for the Best Boards, the Nonprofit Leadership Collaborative and the Conference of Southwest Foundation’s Grantor Grantee Dialogue; and serves with local organizations such as Women in Philanthropy, and The Junior League of Houston, Inc.
“One of the reasons I joined the board at The Rose is because for 30 years, they have provided a way to mitigate the impact of breast cancer, particularly for women in need,” said Hagerty. “The Rose is about truly caring for others; not just being a provider of care. As a new board member, I look forward to discovering how I can best contribute to that effort.”
Prior to her transition into the nonprofit sector, Hagerty worked as a consultant for advertising firms in New York and Houston. Presently, Hagerty is a lecturer at the Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A & M University, and an adjunct professor at the Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University. Hagerty’s notable work includes her appointment by the Governor of Texas to serve as board chair for the OneStar National Service Commission.
Ronnie Hagerty holds a B.A. in Journalism from St. Mary’s College/Notre Dame; an M.B.A from the University of Houston Graduate School of Business; a doctoral degree from Antioch University; and is credentialed as a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE).
To learn more about the program or to interview Dorothy Gibbons please contact Mageida Sopon at [email protected] or call 832.310.5124.
About The Rose:
The Rose is the leader in Texas breast health care, providing access to care in 35 counties. Since its launch in 1986, The Rose has provided access to high quality breast health care to all women, regardless of their ability to pay. Services offered by The Rose are available to the uninsured through many sponsorship programs. The Rose has onsite, Board Certified physicians, advanced quality digital technology, and patient navigation to ensure a continuum of care. The Rose’s year-long 30th birthday campaign, The Rose 30 for 30, invites the community to help launch another 30 years of saving lives by giving a gift of $30 towards the next decades of care.The mission of The Rose is saving lives through quality breast health services, advocacy, and access to care for all.
For more information, or to donate or volunteer, please visit www.therose.org.
