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American Red Cross in the National Capital Region History

Teresa Carlson , Chairman of the Board, American Red Cross in the National Capital Region

Teresa Carlson is Chair of the Board.of the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region. Currently the head of Global Public Sector at Amazon, Teresa is responsible for Strategy, Sales and Business Development for Amazon’s Web Services and Cloud Computing business.

Linda C. Mathes, Chief Executive Officer, American Red Cross in the National Capital Region

Linda Mathes, selected as a 2008 Washingtonian of the Year, is the Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region which includes the District of Columbia; counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Montgomery, Prince George’s and Prince William; and cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park.

Who says the Internet is only for young people? At age 130, the American Red Cross loves the Internet.
 

What is social media?
Any online space where people can interact with one another is considered part of the social web. Social media tools are easy-to-use platforms that allow people to connect online.

Where online is the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region?
We look forward to meeting you in the following spots:

is a social media tool that enables people to keep in touch, meet new people, network and join others who share interests in the same groups and causes. We have three Facebook pages- our regional page, our Club Red page and our Youth Team page.

 

is a social media tool that enables people to keep in touch and share information. Follow RedCrossNCR today!

 

  is the world's largest professional network. See how you are connected to the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region!

 

Why are we doing this?
The Red Cross belongs to the American people. You fund it, you donate your blood, you prepare for and respond to disasters, you take and instruct first aid classes. You make the Red Cross what it is today, and you hold the keys to its future.

The American Red Cross in the National Capital Region works hard to help you, your family and friends prepare for, prevent and respond to disasters and other life threatening emergencies. Social media tools allow us to connect with you on an individual basis at the place where your life intersects with our mission. It makes sense that we would explore these tools and join these conversations that are an important part of your daily life.

At the American Red Cross, we're constantly looking for new ways to connect with you and provide services to you and your community more effectively and efficiently. Stay tuned.