Hands On Charlotte (HOC) has selected Eric Law as its new executive director, effective May 1.
Law, a former HOC board member who most recently served as director of development for Classroom Central takes over from current executive director and co-founder Lisa Quisenberry, who announced her intention to retire last year.
Law is well-known in Charlotte nonprofit circles. In addition to his most recent position at Classroom Central, he has held management positions at International House, United Family Services and Foundation For The Carolinas. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and a master’s degree from Duke University.
“Eric brings great development, programming and organizational experience to Hands On Charlotte,” said Sara Collins, chair of the HOC board of directors. “We are so pleased that he will join the staff at this pivotal time in the organization’s history, as we conclude our 20th anniversary year and begin to plan for the future of volunteer engagement in Charlotte.”
Quisenberry plans to remain active in the Charlotte nonprofit and civic community. She is currently a member of the steering committee for DVA Charlotte, a nonpartisan group of women organizing to support the Charlotte in 2012 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention, and previously chaired the board of Habitat for Humanity Charlotte. She plans to join HOC’s Advisory Council in 2013.
“Lisa’s impact on Hands On Charlotte is immeasurable and the board is incredibly grateful for her dedicated service,” said Collins. “Through her leadership and dedication, Hands On Charlotte has helped make Charlotte a national model for civic commitment and volunteer service.”
About Hands On Charlotte
Hands On Charlotte is a nonprofit volunteer service organization that promotes volunteerism and direct community service to meet Charlotte’s most critical needs. Hands On Charlotte’s mission is to strengthen our community and enrich lives by mobilizing a diverse corps of volunteers to strengthen our community. We help homeless families, guide at-risk youth, tutor disadvantaged children, feed the hungry, care for our environment and so much more.
Hands On Charlotte offers a variety of meaningful volunteer projects that benefits the citizens of Charlotte. We provide volunteers with flexible volunteer opportunities to create positive change. We simplify the process by organizing and promoting hundreds of volunteer opportunities to make community service accessible to all.
Founded in 1991, Hands On Charlotte is a charter member of the national HandsOn Network. Learn more at www.handsoncharlotte.org.
