People: Mary Powell appointed National Disaster fundraising director for The American Red Cross

The American Red Cross announced the appointment of Mary Powell to the position of National Disaster fundraising director, effective July 24.

Powell, currently serving as the executive director for the Red Cross of Northern Nevada, has been recognized for her ability to build community partnerships and the impact of her fundraising efforts have made for those in need.

Powell joined the American Red Cross in 2020 as the Northern Nevada Red Cross executive director. She has served in leadership positions during large-scale disasters, including deployments as an elected official liaison for Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Ida relief efforts.

She has also been instrumental in securing donations to support local Red Cross disaster responses and to assist displaced residents in Northern and Rural Nevada.

Prior to joining the Red Cross, Powell held fundraising and leadership roles with Ronald McDonald House Charities, JDRF Northern Nevada and the American Diabetes Association.