The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA) in Poughkeerpsie, a Hudson Valley agency dedicated to the reduction of child maltreatment in the community, has tapped Rachel Johnson to serve as director of development. Johnson has held numerous fundraising roles in the mid-Hudson Valley and possesses expertise in team development, event planning and communications.
“We”™re extremely fortunate to be able to add a development professional of Rachel”™s caliber to our team at the CPCA,” said Kimberly Haight, center executive director.
Previously, Johnson served as the vice president of Resource Development with the United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region, as well as advancement officer of annual giving at The Culinary Institute of America. She is a graduate of Marist College and a recipient of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce”™s Forty Under 40 Mover and Shaker Award in 2018.
“”¦As a mother of three, I understand the need for all of us to work together to ensure every child is safe, loved and protected in our community, said Johnson.”
The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is a private nonprofit that has been dedicated to the reduction of child maltreatment since 1973. Each year, it serves approximately 20,000 children and provides support and education services to more than 3,000 adults.
