It takes a village to support a great cause and make a difference. From matching donations to getting over 200,000 people vaccinated, WellMed is an expert in utilizing their community to make a positive impact. This week, we hear from Brittany Pratt, the Vice President of Social Responsibility at WellMed Medical Management, on mobilizing and investing in your community.
About Brittany:
Brittany Pratt, a San Antonio native, earned her Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Master's degree in Interpersonal Communications from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She landed an internship as an undergrad at the Children's Shelter of San Antonio where her career in the non-profit industry began. She moved on to work for Girls Inc of San Antonio and then to her alma mater, UTSA, to fundraise for research and scholarships. In 2016 Brittany made the jump to the corporate world and is now in the social responsibility space at WellMed Medical Management.
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Topics covered:
- How WellMed defines social responsibility
- Jumping into action when your community is in need
- Getting started in social responsibility
- Current initiatives that are making a positive impact
- Lessons learned
Actions to take:
- Meet people where they are
- Cut barriers to access
- Focus on what matters now
- Have philosophical conversations
- Set realistic goals
- Access your personal network to do something good
Resources mentioned:
- UTSA
- The Children's Shelter of San Antonio
- Girls Inc. of San Antonio
- Meals on Wheels
- The Texas Ramp Project
- WellMed Charitable Foundation
- United Way
- MVW Communications
- PR Pro Gear
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