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PPL Corporation Executive Appointed Chair of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s Board of Dire
PPL Corporation Executive Appointed Chair of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s Board of Directors
Published: August 21, 2020
Allentown, PA –
Joanne Raphael, executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of PPL Corporation, will serve as Chair of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) Board of Directors. In the role of Board Chair, Raphael will volunteer her leadership and expertise to help UWGLV grow and strengthen its service to the community during a time of extraordinary need.
“United Way’s leadership in our community became increasingly evident in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This public health crisis has further illuminated the significant inequities faced by our children, families and older adults. In this new role, I particularly look forward to working with staff and volunteers to advance and expand important work in diversity, equity and inclusion,” said Raphael.
This year, United Way will invest more than $20 million into programs that support education, emergency services, food access and healthy aging throughout Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties.
“Supporting these services has never been more critical. For more than 100 years, United Way has adapted to meet the needs of our Greater Lehigh Valley. The world has changed so significantly in recent months, and we are fortunate to have Joanne’s leadership and vision as we recover together as a community,” remarked David Lewis, President, UWGLV.
In addition to leading PPL’s legal department, Raphael is also responsible for PPL’s compliance, federal government relations, corporate communications and philanthropy functions. During her 30-year career at PPL, Raphael has guided the company’s legal, policy and communication strategies through times of major transitions, including mergers and acquisitions. She is also a director of the PPL Foundation, which contributes millions each year to improve the lives of people in the communities PPL serves.
Raphael is joined by Vice Chair Dorota Kozak who is a partner in the KingSpry law firm and chair of the Adoption/Assisted Reproductive Technology practice section. Kozak focuses her practice in the areas of Adoption Law, Family Law, Assisted Reproductive Technology Law and Estate Planning.
“In my legal practice, we work to help build and protect families, so I see every day how powerful we can be when we work together. I am honored to be serving alongside Joanne, the board, and the UWGLV staff at a time when so many of our neighbors need support,” said Kozak. “We are in this together.”
UWGLV also welcomes Mike Butz of Alvin H. Butz, Inc. to the Board of Directors. Butz is the sixth generation of Butz family builders. Mike works in business development and strategy for Alvin H. Butz, Inc. and The Butz Family of Companies, providing insight into various segments of the business including IT, marketing, human resources and operations.
All appointments are effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022.
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