Erin Jansky, MBA, SHRM-SCP

The League of Women Voters Worcester Area is a nonpartisan political organization that influences public policy through education and advocacy. We encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in their local, state and federal governance. Formed from the movement that secured the right to vote for women, the centerpiece of the League’s efforts remain to expand participation and give a voice to all Americans. We do this at all three levels of government, engaging in both broad… Show more

The League of Women Voters Worcester Area is a nonpartisan political organization that influences public policy through education and advocacy. We encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in their local, state and federal governance. Formed from the movement that secured the right to vote for women, the centerpiece of the League’s efforts remain to expand participation and give a voice to all Americans. We do this at all three levels of government, engaging in both broad educational efforts as well as advocacy. Our issues are grounded in our respected history of making democracy work for all Americans. I joined the board in 2021 and became president in 2024. Show less

Offering support through advocacy for abused and neglected children in foster care in Worcester County, CASA fills a critical need for the community's most vulnerable children. After volunteering for a number of years as a trained CASA, I joined the board of directors to serve the organization in a greater capacity. Currently, I chair the board's Legislative Advocacy Committee and have previously served on the Governance Committee and Development Committee and also served for many years as a… Show more

Offering support through advocacy for abused and neglected children in foster care in Worcester County, CASA fills a critical need for the community's most vulnerable children. After volunteering for a number of years as a trained CASA, I joined the board of directors to serve the organization in a greater capacity. Currently, I chair the board's Legislative Advocacy Committee and have previously served on the Governance Committee and Development Committee and also served for many years as a CASA prior to joining the board. For more information on events, volunteer opportunities, or community partnership ideas, head to www.thecasaproject.org. Show less

Sofar Sounds (Songs from a Room), is a music events company that aims to create intimate, secret gigs in unique spaces. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in London, Sofar now operates in over 400 cities. The Worcester division is an all-volunteer group that curates and hosts secret pop-up live music shows approximately once per month at unique venues throughout Worcester.

The mission of Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester is to build homes, communities and hope for local families. The agency's vision is that everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward accomplishing that vision by building strength, stability and self-reliance in partnership with local families and veterans in need of a safe, decent and affordable home. Through shelter we empower. Habitat homeowners help to build their own homes alongside volunteers, contributing 400 -… Show more

The mission of Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester is to build homes, communities and hope for local families. The agency's vision is that everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward accomplishing that vision by building strength, stability and self-reliance in partnership with local families and veterans in need of a safe, decent and affordable home. Through shelter we empower. Habitat homeowners help to build their own homes alongside volunteers, contributing 400 - 500 hours of "sweat equity" on their project. They must also attend financial education classes, and pay an affordable mortgage. An independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, we build homes for local families and veterans in 42 cities and towns in our community. Show less

Served as a member-at-large on the Town of Leicester Economic Development Committee, a volunteer group of citizens interested in advancing economic development in the town, attracting prospective business owners, advocating on behalf of business owners and residents, collaborating with current business owners in town, establishing a web and social media presence, and championing the benefits of opening and running a business in the Town of Leicester.

https://www.leicesteredc.com/

In 2016, elected to the Board of Directors for the YPWA Worcester, an organization founded in 2011 with the vision of engaging and empowering Worcester’s young professional women through educational and social endeavors. From 2016-2017, served as the Community Outreach Director, creating opportunities for YPWA members to give back through organized and informal community service opportunities and connecting members with specific skill sets to nonprofits in the community with a need for those… Show more

In 2016, elected to the Board of Directors for the YPWA Worcester, an organization founded in 2011 with the vision of engaging and empowering Worcester’s young professional women through educational and social endeavors. From 2016-2017, served as the Community Outreach Director, creating opportunities for YPWA members to give back through organized and informal community service opportunities and connecting members with specific skill sets to nonprofits in the community with a need for those skills.

In 2017, was appointed to serve as President of the Board, pushing to achieve excellence, professionalism, diversity, and an expanded reach in the community. Increased membership to its highest numbers, and earned the first Worcester Business Journal "Best of Business" award for the "Best Young Professionals Networking Group" in the city. Engaged the membership with a wide variety of planned events meant to empower women to grow as leaders in the community, and partnered with local organizations and businesses to support and promote female entrepreneurs and business owners. Show less

In 2014, I volunteered as a member of the "Wagtime" committee, assisting in the coordination, planning and execution of the league's annual gala fundraiser, successfully raising over $23,000 through solicitation of donations, sponsorships and auction item donations. In 2015, I became co-chairwoman of the committee, successfully raising over $36,000 at the gala. In 2016, again as co-chair of the gala committee, we raised $40,000 in funding for the shelter.

In 2017, took over as chairwoman… Show more

In 2014, I volunteered as a member of the "Wagtime" committee, assisting in the coordination, planning and execution of the league's annual gala fundraiser, successfully raising over $23,000 through solicitation of donations, sponsorships and auction item donations. In 2015, I became co-chairwoman of the committee, successfully raising over $36,000 at the gala. In 2016, again as co-chair of the gala committee, we raised $40,000 in funding for the shelter.

In 2017, took over as chairwoman of the committee, this time raising over $55,000 in funds for the shelter - an over 100% increase since joining the committee in 2014. Wagtime was subsequently awarded "Best Fundraising Event" in Central Massachusetts by Worcester Magazine.

The Worcester Animal Rescue League is a private, non-profit organization that was founded in 1912 by a group of women determined to save overworked and abused farm horses. Today WARL is one of the largest no-kill, limited intake animal shelters in the region, accepting pets only when there is enough shelter space to do so. WARL prides itself on not establishing a time limit for healthy and adoptable animals, and the staff and volunteers work constantly with foster homes, rescue groups, and other shelters nationwide to care for 2,500 animals each year. In addition to adoptions, WARL offers boarding, volunteer and foster opportunities, spay/neuter and vaccine clinics, dog-training classes, and educational programs for the general public.

For more information, please go to: http://www.worcester-arl.org/

See our recent feature on CBS Boston's "Pet Parade":
http://boston.cbslocal.com/video/3281666-pet-parade-worcester-animal-rescue-league/ Show less

Successfully raise over $15,000 in holiday gifts and donations through coordination with networks and local businesses to fulfill wishlists for shelter residents each year since 2012.
http://worcestermag.com/2015/12/10/the-gift-of-giving-holidays-offer-chance-to-help-others/38549

Recently completed a project to source, obtain donation and manage implementation of a closet/organization system for the shelter valued at approximately… Show more

Successfully raise over $15,000 in holiday gifts and donations through coordination with networks and local businesses to fulfill wishlists for shelter residents each year since 2012.
http://worcestermag.com/2015/12/10/the-gift-of-giving-holidays-offer-chance-to-help-others/38549

Recently completed a project to source, obtain donation and manage implementation of a closet/organization system for the shelter valued at approximately $5,000:
http://www.telegram.com/article/20151113/NEWS/151119792

Friendly House was funded “for the educational, social and family betterment of residents of the City of Worcester.” Friendly House/Settlement House (multi-service center) works with entire families both nuclear and extended, as an integrating force for the families and the Neighborhood(s) it serves. Friendly House provides a continuum of comprehensive coordinated neighborhood basic services to inner-city families. For more information, please go to: http://www.friendlyhousema.org/ Show less

With the assistance of the on-staff volunteer coordinator, conduct new volunteer orientations by presenting information on the organization, opportunities available to prospective volunteers and helping with necessary new volunteer paperwork. Assist coordinator in matching volunteers to areas where they may be best suited. Run donation drives collecting food and items for various events, volunteer regularly at fundraisers and community events, serve meals to shelter residents and perform ad-hoc… Show more

With the assistance of the on-staff volunteer coordinator, conduct new volunteer orientations by presenting information on the organization, opportunities available to prospective volunteers and helping with necessary new volunteer paperwork. Assist coordinator in matching volunteers to areas where they may be best suited. Run donation drives collecting food and items for various events, volunteer regularly at fundraisers and community events, serve meals to shelter residents and perform ad-hoc clerical tasks, as needed.

Headquartered in Massachusetts, Veterans Inc. is the largest provider of services to veterans and their families in New England.
Since 1991, Veteran's Inc. has helped more than 50,000 veterans and their families. Operations are expanding further into New England and beyond in the goal of eradicating homelessness among veterans.
Veterans Inc.’s clinical case management approach addresses the “total veteran”, incorporating job training and employment, health and wellness, and supportive services ranging from transportation to legal advice. This holistic methodology earned Veterans Inc. a “Best Practice” citation from the U.S. Department of Labor and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
In 2009, the organization received two national awards for outstanding performance, from Secretary Eric K. Shinseki of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and from the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Please go to www.veteransinc.org for additional information. Show less

Volunteer court-appointed special advocate for children in the foster care system. Ensure assigned children are safe and receiving all necessary services available to them through case management, coordination with the courts and DCF, physicians, schools, foster and biological parents, attorneys and monthly visits with the child(ren). Make recommendations to the judge through regular reports based on findings.

CASA works to fulfull society's most fundamental obligation by making sure a… Show more

Volunteer court-appointed special advocate for children in the foster care system. Ensure assigned children are safe and receiving all necessary services available to them through case management, coordination with the courts and DCF, physicians, schools, foster and biological parents, attorneys and monthly visits with the child(ren). Make recommendations to the judge through regular reports based on findings.

CASA works to fulfull society's most fundamental obligation by making sure a qualified, compassionate adult will fight for and protect a child's right to be safe, to be treated with dignity and respect, and to learn and grow in the security of a loving family.
For more information, please go to:
http://www.casaworcestercounty.org/

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