UCO’s Marianne Edwards Named to Goodwill Central Oklahoma Generation Good Board
July 2, 2024
The University of Central Oklahoma’s Marianne Edwards, assistant director in the Office of Student Advocacy, has been named an inaugural member of Goodwill Central Oklahoma’s Generation Good Emerging Leaders Board.
In partnership with the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, the organization selected 14 emerging leaders who well represent Oklahoma City’s diverse demographics and its vibrant nonprofit, business and creative landscape.
“I was drawn to the work Goodwill does not only to help individuals overcome employment challenges, but also helping them meet basic needs and gain credentials so they can improve the lives themselves and their families,” said Edwards.
“It’s exciting that they’ve decided to engage young leaders to bring in their perspective, talents and variety of experience to help further Goodwill’s mission. It also makes it extra special that our group is the inaugural class, so we get to help build the vision of the board.”
As part of the Generation Good program, Edwards will mentor, guide and engage the next generation of young professionals committed to advancing Goodwill Central Oklahoma’s mission of helping people overcome challenges to employment through volunteer service, philanthropic efforts and community development. She will also participate in a curriculum designed to hone her nonprofit leadership skills and learn more about Goodwill’s operations and services.
In her role at UCO, Edwards, also a UCO alumna, works to help students overcome hurdles to find academic and personal success to reach the graduation stage.
For more information on Goodwill Central Oklahoma, visit okgoodwill.org.
For more information on UCO, visit www.uco.edu.
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