Celena Roldan - American Red Cross

In this episode, I catch up with Celena Roldan, Chicago & Northern Illinois CEO of the American Red Cross. Each year, this region responds to 1,200 natural and man-made disasters, and teaches more than a quarter million people in Chicagoland each year health, safety and disaster preparedness skills. Prior to joining Red Cross, Celena served as the Executive Director of Erie Neighborhood House.We Learn About:American Red Cross’ work that goes beyond emergency response, including being a critical partner to home fire response in the region;Their efforts to go into neighborhoods and educate communities around fire safety;Work the Red Cross is doing to build trust among Latino families;What’s similar and different about her work at Erie and the Red Cross;Celena reflects on her time in Louisiana after catastrophic flooding; andHer thoughts on the importance of balance and self-care in non-profit work.Notable Resources:Steve Phillips, Brown is the New White: How the Demographic Revolution Has Created the New American MajorityTo learn more about the Chicago/Northern Illinois American Red Cross, visit: redcross.orgTo support the American Red Cross: Click Here to Donate Listen on iTunes