Doing Well By Doing Good - CEO Interview - Elise Buik, United Way of Greater Los Angeles - February 7, 2010 - Segment Three

Interview with Elise Buik, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Los Angeles.

Betsy and Renee speak with Elise about the upcoming release of their report, “A Tale of Two Cities,” an in depth analysis of Los Angeles that depicts the disparity between one of the richest regions in the United States and the high levels of poverty right in the same region. For more information on this report and the event launching its release, click here.

In March 2005, Elise Buik made history by becoming the first female president and chief executive officer of United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA). Under her leadership, UWGLA raised $59.3 million in its 2007-08 campaign year.

A native of Atlanta, Elise was initially attracted to Los Angeles because of its weather but ended up falling in love with the community and the immediate impact she was able to make at UWGLA. Prior to joining UWGLA, Elise spent seven years in the private sector as the marketing manager for a medical software company. She joined UWGLA in 1994 because of her strong belief in the organization and her personal desire and responsibility to improve the quality of life in Los Angeles County. Beginning her tenure in the marketing department, Elise worked her way up through the ranks, dedicating countless hours to help solve the pressing and rapidly growing social and economic issues facing Los Angeles County.

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