Envision Consulting Recruits a Visionary New Leader for PPF
SANTA
BARBARA, Calif., July 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF)
proudly announces the appointment of Julio
Roman as its new Executive Director. Roman brings over two
decades of nonprofit leadership, focusing on LGBTQIA+ communities,
HIV/AIDS prevention, and mental health.
"As the newly appointed Executive Director, I am honored to lead
PPF into our next era of impact, as we expand our efforts to create
safe spaces and advance public health equity for LGBTQIA+
communities. We will continue to break barriers, foster community
resilience, and advocate tirelessly for LGBTQIA+ rights and
well-being of each of our community members," says Roman.
Cristian Arango, Chair of the
Board of Directors, commented: "As Chair of the Selection
Committee, it has been a pleasure working with the Santa Barbara
LGBTQIA+ community and Envision Consulting to find the next leader
for PPF. Our vision for the future is a center that serves all the
rainbow communities across the county, and Julio Roman will help us achieve this goal
because our community deserves it."
Roman has served as the Director of Latinx Gay and Bi Men's
Initiatives at the Latino Commission on AIDS and directed LGBTQIA+
capacity building at the National Harm Reduction Coalition. His
strategic leadership, innovative program development, and
dedication to DEI make him an invaluable asset to PPF.
As an essential community organization, PPF and Envision
Consulting involved multiple stakeholders in the search process.
Tyson Halseth, PPF's Chief
Advancement and Programs Officer, affirms: "It has been a huge
honor to carry forward PPF's mission and lead our amazing staff
through this transition. I am so excited to see what more our team
can accomplish under the leadership of our new Executive
Director."
Pacific Pride Foundation has been dedicated to the health and
well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community in Santa Barbara County since 1976. Through
comprehensive programs and services, PPF strives to create a safer,
healthier, and more equitable world for all.
For more information about PPF and its programs, please visit
www.pacificpridefoundation.org.
Envision Consulting specializes in executive search,
organizational strategy, merger exploration, and executive
leadership transitions exclusively for nonprofit organizations.
Envision's commitment to DEI is integrated throughout its
practices, which include a structured hiring process and
anti-biased decision-making. In 2023, Envision was named by the WOC
as a Top 10 Search Firm that Works for Women of Color for
the third year in a row.
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