Greenwich, Conn., - The American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter recently welcomed Stephanie Dunn Ashley as their new CEO. Dunn Ashley will oversee the Red Cross in Westchester County, Rockland County, Greenwich Conn.; and West Point, N.Y.
“We are thrilled to have Stephanie lead our Metro New York North team during this critical time,” said Susan Rounds, Interim CEO, American Red Cross in Greater NY. “Her background as a passionate nonprofit and civic leader will help strengthen and elevate our work in the communities we serve.”
“I couldn’t be happier to welcome Stephanie to the Red Cross. She has the experience and the heart to really excel and help strengthen our capacity to help those who need it most,” said Giovanna Miller, Board Chair, American Red Cross Metro NY North Chapter.
“I am honored to work for an organization that has a reputation for enhancing lives and being there for people when they are most vulnerable,” said Stephanie Dunn Ashley. “I look forward to being part of a team that works around the clock on a mission of caring.”
Dunn Ashley is active in the greater Greenwich community, having worked and volunteered in the nonprofit sector for more than 20 years. She most recently served as Director of Special Events for Greenwich Hospital. A resident of Greenwich, Dunn Ashley also serves as President of the Board of Directors and a service member of The Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, Inc.
As part of their humanitarian mission, the American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter provides emergency relief to residents impacted by disasters and supports our brave service members and their families. The Chapter also works to make local communities safer and more resilient through collecting lifesaving blood, installing free smoke alarms, teaching health and safety skills like CPR, water safety, and first aid; and by empowering our neighbors with emergency preparedness skills.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossNY.