New Midwest Regional Director Greetings

I have completed my first month as the new Midwest Regional Director for Heifer International and it is so exciting to join you in the effort of building a world without hunger. I can’t think of any place I would rather be right now! I have already learned much from our volunteers, donors, and our staff about what makes this organization so successful in changing the lives of people here and around the world.

This opportunity to join you in this important work - and lead our Midwest team - is both exciting and deeply meaningful for me. It is also a privledge to follow in Dave Boothby's footsteps after his many years of dedicated service to the organization. As you know, Heifer is a leader in partnering with communities to alleviate hunger and poverty by providing appropriate livestock and training. Your generous gifts make these partnerships possible and I know that together we can do great things.

Together we can promote knowledge, skills, and power.
Together we can plant the seeds of hope.
Together we can transform lives.

As we continue to work for change in the world, I encourage you to call or e-mail me. Let me know your ideas, your needs, and your hopes for Heifer. Though the Midwest office has historically been in Goshen, Indiana, I will be based in Chicago where you can reach me at 877.474.8224 or vicki.clarke@heifer.org. Midwest support staff is located in Goshen and can be reached at 574.642.3096 or mw@heifer.org, and Community Relations Coordinators Aly Sowers and Christopher Quinlan are serving our region from their offices in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to ending poverty and caring for the earth. I look forward to the work ahead and thank you for your support of Heifer International!