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Hope & Help Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer Thresa Giles
Thresa brings over 30 years of dynamic leadership experience across both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. With a distinguished track record in business operations, financial management, and organizational strategy, she is exceptionally equipped to lead Hope & Help into its next phase of growth and transformative impact.
Blake Powell, President of the Board of Directors, says, "Ms. Giles' appointment follows a comprehensive search to find the right leader to help the organization grow and expand to fulfill our mission of ending the HIV/STI epidemic and empower everyone to live healthy and stay well."
Most recently, Thresa served as Chief Financial Officer at Stand for Children, Inc., a national nonprofit committed to education success and social progress, operating in seven states. Her career has included extensive work in finance, procurement, regulatory compliance, technology, and grants administration. She also brings experience in managing complex investment portfolios, demonstrating her broad and strategic skill set.
Thresa's vision for Hope & Help includes enhanced community partnerships and expanded access to care. Her strategic priorities include diversifying funding streams, investing in new technologies, and fostering team development to ensure long-term organizational sustainability and impact.
"The story of Hope & Help is one of unwavering hope, remarkable resilience, and the power of community," says Thresa Giles, Hope and Help Chief Executive Officer. "Together - with our dedicated staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters - we will continue to break down barriers, save lives, and inspire healthier futures."
Thresa holds an MBA in Statistical Management and a Bachelor of Science in Finance, providing a strong foundation in analytical decision-making and financial expertise. She is also in the final stages of completing her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, further deepening her understanding of effective leadership strategies and innovative organizational development. Her academic achievements reflect a lifelong commitment to excellence and a dedication to driving impactful, data-driven outcomes within the organizations she leads.
Thresa has received multiple honors recognizing her leadership and influence, including the Wharton Business School CFO Fellows Award, the Jacksonville Women of Influence Award, the Ultimate CFO Award, and the State of Delaware Outstanding Leader Award.
Hope & Help remains committed to its mission of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Central Florida and welcomes Thresa's leadership with great enthusiasm and optimism for the future.
For more information about Hope & Help and its ongoing programs, please visit https://hopeandhelp.org/.
About Hope & Help
Hope & Help is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Central Florida through comprehensive health services, prevention, education, and community outreach. Since its founding, the organization has worked to empower individuals to lead healthy, fulfilled lives.
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