The American Red Cross of the Illinois River Valley is pleased to announce Laura Muriello as the chapter’s new executive director. Laura will lead a team of staff and volunteers in the chapter, which serves 1.1 million people across five counties, including Grundy, Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, and Will.

Prior to joining the American Red Cross, Muriello served as the Executive Director of the Wood Family Foundation and the Pitch In program in Chicago, a nonprofit organization providing social-emotional learning, mentoring, and academic support to students in some of Chicago’s most underserved neighborhoods. Before that, she spent nearly 15 years working as a teacher, school administrator, and non-profit executive.

“We are thrilled to welcome Laura as the new executive director of the Illinois River Valley chapter,” said Kellie O’Connell, CEO of the Red Cross of Illinois. “Her extensive experience in non-profit leadership and education, along with her deep roots in the community, will be invaluable in furthering the mission of the Red Cross across the region.”

Muriello, a lifelong resident of the Illinois River Valley area and a proud graduate of Romeoville High School, is eager to bring her passion for community service to the Red Cross.

"I’m honored to take on this role and build upon the important work of the Red Cross in the Illinois River Valley Chapter," said Muriello. "The Red Cross serves as a lifeline for those in need, and I look forward to collaborating with our dedicated volunteers and staff to carry out our mission of providing help and hope in times of crisis."

Muriello holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Dominican University.

About the American Red Cross 

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media. 

 
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