Year-End Message from the Executive Director
December 20, 2021Season’s Greetings NHSA Members and Partners! As the end of the year approaches, I find myself thankful for my first eight months serving as the Executive Director for the National Human Services Assembly. Whether it has been collaborating with the board, staff, member representatives, partners, or supporters, I am fortunate to be in the company […]
Member Highlights – October 2021
October 21, 2021Spivak Honored with Change Agent Award CenterLink CEO Denise Spivak was recently honored with the Change Agent Award from PowerOn. The PowerOn Awards Ceremony honors individuals and organizations within the program whose tireless work helps keep LGBTQ+ communities connected to the resources they need. CEO Transition at NAF Lisa Dughi took over as CEO of […]
HHS Secretary Becerra Gives Opening Remarks at National Assembly’s Annual Meeting
August 26, 2021WASHINGTON, August 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Human Services Assembly (National Assembly) welcomed over 50 national leaders in the health and human service sector to its virtual 2021 Annual Meeting on Monday, August 23, 2021. The event, featuring guest remarks from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, was hosted […]
So What About “Juneteenth”?
June 18, 2021“What have I, or those I represent, to do with your national independence? Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us?” – Fredrick Douglass Reflections from the Executive Director This is an excerpt from Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is the […]
Victor Valentine Named New Executive Director to Lead Expanded Strategic Direction and Prioritize Equity
April 20, 2021NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The National Human Services Assembly (National Assembly) has selected Victor Valentine as executive director. He will oversee the expansion of National Assembly’s strategic direction enhancing the sector’s positive impact on American communities. As a result of Mr. Valentine’s 20 years of experience in the areas of board and executive leadership development, […]