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YAGM

A Year of LVC after a Year of YAGM

Our September 2015 Leader Letter features stories from 2 of the YAGM alums serving in LVC this year!Read More →

2015-10-04
By: Martin Luther
On: October 4, 2015
In: Volunteer Profile
Tagged: Chicago, Washington DC, YAGM

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MARIE RUZEK, BETH SHALOM HOUSE, FY97/98:Marie worked at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity during her transformational year with LVC, which influenced her career trajectory into 25+ years working in the nonprofit sector. She describes herself as a lawyer, mom, wife, friend, reader, learner, dot-connector, giver, yogi, podcaster, home cook, and an eater. Marie and her husband, Jon, are the parents of two teenage boys on the autism spectrum. They are active volunteers in the community.In her current primary job, Marie is an experienced philanthropy advisor dedicated to advancing philanthropic initiatives for the greater good. She is a facilitator for Board and Family governance, including multi-generational philanthropy. She is skilled in building relationships, leading complex projects to successful outcomes, values-based planning and implementation, people & project management, public speaking, and working collaboratively with team members and across organizations.This year, she followed a lifelong hobby/obsession in the nutrition and self-improvement space and founded Marie Ruzek Coaching, a holistic health and nutrition coaching practice. She would love to link with you on LinkedIn and invites you to visit her brand new website and blog at www.marieruzek.com. ... See MoreSee Less

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WOW! It's been an INCREDIBLE year at the LVC! 💚We'd like to take this time to thank our wonderful support network for all of their hard work during 2024. 🙏To our Fellows, thank you for your efforts and for trusting us with your journey. 🗺️To our Placement Partners, thank you for allowing the LVC into your amazing work! 🤝To our donors, thank you for partnering with the LVC and making a difference within our communities! 🏡Here's to an even BETTER 2025! 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less

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