Ronda Parr Wilkin

Corporate Community Involvement & Nonprofit Executive

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Location:

Greater Los Angeles Area

Industry:

Philanthropy

Work:

BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA since May 2005
Manager, Corporate Community Involvement (Shield Cares)
SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING May 2003 - Dec 2004
Area Director of Community Relations
SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING Jan 2002 - Apr 2003
Executive Director
WEST VALLEY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER Jul 1999 - Dec 2001
Executive Director / Center Director
AVALON ENTERPRISES, LLC 1998 - 1999
Vice Pres., Internet Marketing & Public Relations

Education:

California State University-Northridge 1982 - 1986
BA, Major: Journalism Public Relations Emphasis / Minor: Speech Communications Professional Designations

Interests:

volunteer, community & civic activities, professional networking, competative tennis player and theater

Honor & Awards:

•Blue Shield HR Award of Excellence 2006 & 2008 & HR Stealth Award 2011 •Los Angeles’ National Philanthropy Day Gold Medallion - 2006 •Congressional Recognition (Brad Sherman) – November 2004 •Los Angeles City Council Proclamation – September 2004 •SFV Sunrise homes named “BEST” Assisted Living Community in SFV by readers of LA Daily News – February 2004 •Valley Industrial Commerce Association (VICA) Achievement Award - 2004 •San Fernando Valley Business Journal – 2003 “40 Under 40” Award for Outstanding Business Achievements & Community Contributions and 2003 and 2004 Nominee for “Women Who Mean Business Award” •Marketing & Admissions Professionals for Seniors (MAPS) – 2003 Outstanding Professional •Presidents Club – Sunrise Senior Living 2003 •California Cryobank, Inc. Team Player Award - 1994 •American Cancer Society Achievement in Communication Excellence Awards - 1988

Awards:

Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program - Bronze Award
The American Business Awards
Blue Shield was also honored with a Stevie, bronze-level, for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program, More than 2,500 Employees. This award recognizes Blue Shield’s overall commitment to social responsibility, including our industry-leading 2% Pledge, contributions to the Foundation, award-winning wellness program, extensive community involvement (Shield Cares), reductions in environmental impact (Blue Goes Green), and ethical culture.
Los Angeles’ National Philanthropy Day Gold Medallion
Association of Fundraising Professionals, LA Chapter
For my contribution to the Alzheimer's Association of S. California
Hearts and Hands Award for Employee Volunteerism
Boys & Girls Club of the West San Fernando Valley
As part of the Boys & Girls Club's 20th Anniversary celebration, Blue Shield was honored for many years of corporate volunteerism and service to the club.
Community Service Business of the Year - 2012
El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce
Blue Shield was honored by the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce as the 2012 Community Service Business of the Year. The award recognizes our largest campus in the Sacramento area with more than 1700 employees.

Ronda Wilkin

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