The EXCHANGE: Kimber Threet Saint-Preux, iTN Orlando

#UCFBusiness students:

Come spend "An Hour With..." The Non-Profit Organization, ITN Orlando, November 4th from 2:30 to 4:00 in BA1 RM 148. During this time, Executive Director Kimber Threet Saint-Preux of ITN Orlando will discuss:

• Careers in Non-Profit Management,
• The Non-Profit Business Sector,
• Volunteering in the community,
• What ITN Orlando does and its impact on senior living,

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• How she found her success

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A Question and Answer portion

*Due to limited seating, it is strongly suggested that you RSVP before the event date.

To learn more about ITN Orlando feel free to visit their webpage, www.itnorlando.org or like their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ITNOrlandoFL

About the Speaker:

Kimber Threet Saint-Preux has more than 15 years of experience in consumer research and development as well as 10 years of experience in non-profit management. She was able to serve for 8 years as Field Director for a local research firm, Consumer Connection. In this role she developed a national network of researchers catering to Fortune 1000 companies such as General Mills, Proctor & Gamble, and the Dial Corporation.

She assumed her duties with her most recent organization, ITNOrlando, in April 2008. ITNOrlando is a non-profit organization that provides transportation for seniors 60+ who are no longer in the position to drive safely. The unique aspect of this organization is its ability to allow seniors to maintain their independence. Through a partnership with local community members who volunteer and a dedicated staff, the service is operational 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year.

Her current primary focus is on developing an understanding of the primary transportation needs of seniors as they age in place. With her experience in marketing and research, she understands the importance of determining what the community needs and how to provide it. As a result, she has a clear understanding of what it takes to create a sustainable transportation program that is both community supported and community funded.