The mission of United Partners for Human Services is to educate, support and advocate for public and private not-for-profit human service agencies of the Big Bend.
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Membership Meeting - March 14
Join UPHS at the FSU Rez on March 14. Come meet our new Executive Director, Ellen Piekalkiewicz, and discuss the strategic vision of UPHS. Leisa Wiseman, Director of Government A airs for the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and Patricia Holliday, Human Services Manager for the City of Tallahassee will be there to discuss advocacy tips and de ning program outcomes.
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For more information, email Ellen Piekalkiewicz at ellen@uphsfl.org.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!
United Partners for Human Services Hires Executive Director -- Ellen Piekalkiewicz
Ellen is a non-profit manager with over 25 years of experience in public policy, legislative and governmental affairs; contract and grants management; disability rights, and grant writing. For the last three years, Ellen has worked a consultant to statewide organizations, local nonprofits, and federal agencies. Prior to that, Ellen was the Executive Director of the Florida Substance Abuse and Mental Health Corporation, an advisory council to the Governor and Florida Legislature. From 2001-2004, Ellen was the Assistant Director of Operations for Disability Rights Florida. She is avid arts enthusiast with a particular passion for opera. Ellen is originally from Lawrence, Kansas and received her bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College and master’s degree from the University of Kansas. Ellen and her husband have two children – Natalie, a sophomore at Florida State University and Alexander, a senior at Lawton Chiles High School.
