Effingham, IL – United Way of Effingham County has announced Emily Hille as the new Chief Professional Officer. Hille will take office October 3, 2022.
Hille comes from a background in marketing and communications. After graduating from Teutopolis High School, she studied Public Relations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Hille and her family currently reside in Dieterich.
“I am excited to take on this role with such an amazing organization. It’s a true blessing to have a career that involves something as rewarding as helping those right here in your own community. While it will be no easy task to follow in Linda’s footsteps, I’m eager to get started,” said Hille.
Board President, Debbie Womack said, “The United Way of Effingham County Board looks forward to the community meeting and welcoming Emily. We are confident that Emily will do an outstanding job as she shares her passion for community through her new role as Chief Professional Officer.”
The 2022 Campaign for the United Way of Effingham County has just begun. The annual Witches Ball will be back in person this year for the first time since 2019. The event will be on October 21st at the Keller Convention Center. Contact the United Way of Effingham County office at (217) 342-3824 by October 11th to purchase your tickets!
For more than 60 years, United Way of Effingham County has brought people and resources together to meet the ever-changing needs of Effingham County residents. Today, local challenges are identified and met through partnerships with 19 health and human service agencies.