Roberts newest member of The Shelter Board
M
arco Island resident Carole Roberts recently joined the Board of Directors for The Shelter for Abused Women & Children.
Robert’s professional background includes extensive experience in the field of governmental affairs at the national and corporate levels. She was employed with the U.S. Department of Labor and the President’s Commission on Pension Policy and later served as vice president of federal government relations for Citigroup, Inc.
Roberts is a member of the Greater Naples Leadership Masters Class XIX and is active in the Marco Island community. She currently serves on the Board of the Marco Island Historical Society and is a founding member of the new Cultural Alliance of Marco Island and Goodland. Carole served on the Veterans Memorial Fundraising Committee, the Traveling Vietnam Wall Committee, and the original “Big Flag” Committee.
In 2012, Carole participated in Leadership Marco. She has also been a Board member of the Marco Island Center for the Arts and the Newcomers Women’s Club; and was appointed by the Marco City Council to its first Arts Advisory Committee.
“Carole’s governmental expertise and involvement in the Marco Island community will be invaluable to The Shelter,” said Linda Oberhaus, executive director. “We are excited to have her join our board of directors.”
Roberts is a member of the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island. She and her husband Steve have two daughters, three grandchildren and two Tibetan Terriers.
About The Shelter for Abused Women & Children
The Shelter, Collier County’s only certified domestic violence center, is leading the community to prevent, protect and prevail over domestic violence through advocacy, empowerment and social change. Since 1989, the nonprofit organization has served more than 68,000 children, women, men and their pets. To help provide a solution to end violence at home and in our communities, go to www.naplesshelter.org.
The Shelter has received the coveted 4-start rating by independent charity evaluator Charity Navigator for the fourth consecutive year.
