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Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Feb 3.

Media Release

February 2, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jill Carlson

Communications Coordinator

Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin

jcarlson@goodwillscwi.on

Michele Harris Named New President/CEO for Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin

Michele Harris continues her nearly 30-year career in the Goodwill network by being named the new President/CEO for Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin (SCWI).

Harris’ most recent role was as the Chief Mission and Workforce Advancement Officer, Workforce & Family Services at Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest located in Spokane, Washington. She also served as the President of Good Works, Inc, a nonprofit incubated by the Spokane Goodwill.

“I have a huge passion for Goodwill. Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin was known within the Goodwill International network as a strong organization. I am excited for the opportunity to come to Madison and continue leading Goodwill SCWI toward building more mission impact with a great team,” Harris said.

Harris added, “Experiencing the Goodwill mission in action and hearing the stories of lives changed is what drives me. My commitment to Goodwill runs strong and I promise my new neighbors my dedication and partnership in service of their success.”

Harris’ accomplishments at the Inland Northwest Goodwill included a 106% increase in mission growth revenue and an 80% increase in the number of persons served. She also secured $8 million in state and federal grants. Harris received her Bachelor of Science in Workforce Education and Development at the Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and her MBA at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette.

Her professional affiliations in Spokane show her commitment to the community and helping others: Human Services Advisory Board for the City of Spokane, Spokane Veterans Leadership Sub-committee, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Champion Committee and others. She looks forward to making connections in the communities Goodwill SCWI serves.

 About Goodwill SCWI

Our mission is helping people achieve their highest level of independence through the Power of Work.

Goodwill SCWI operates 13 stores in South Central Wisconsin. The sale of donated goods supports the delivery of Goodwill SCWI’s mission services, including supported employment, job training and supportive housing programs.

Goodwill SCWI also practices sustainability by responsibly recycling items including computers, electronics wiring, shoes and clothing, keeping more than 16 million pounds of material out of local landfills each year. 

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