UNITED WAY ADDS NEW DIRECTORS

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam Board of Directors in White Plains recently appointed two community-minded professionals to its board for three-year terms. Joining the present 25 board members are”¯Najla T. Husseini, senior manager, social impact, Regeneron; and Kevin Watsey, communications and community affairs manager, Suez Water. 

Husseini has proven success leading teams in fast-paced settings to solve complex problems, achieving record results in brand visibility, revenue generation, and program delivery. She earned her bachelor”™s degree from Vanderbilt University and her master”™s degree from American University. She lives in Connecticut.

Previously, Watsey served as a director of external relations and opportunity development for J. Fletcher Creamer & Sons, a national utility contractor.  Prior to that, he spent 13 years with New Jersey American Water. He earned his bachelor”™s degree from Rowan University. He lives in Orange County, New York.

Board Chairman Bud Hammer, who is also the president of Atlantic Westchester Inc., said “Najla and Kevin bring valued skillsets to the organization”¦.”

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam is an anti-poverty organization that supports education, income and health initiatives to help residents become self-sufficient.