Gregory L. Smith has joined the senior leadership of the American Red Cross as vice president, Volunteers, Youth and Nursing. Mr. Smith will provide leadership to the organization's department of Volunteers, Youth and Nursing interacting with nearly 1,200 Red Cross chapters. Mr. Smith will also assist 36 Blood Services regions nationwide and other Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in developing sustainable volunteer programs worldwide.
Volunteers are our precious resource.
Volunteers at their best, convey the courage, the faith and the sacred trust that is the core of the American Red Cross. Gregory will provide the vision, energy, leadership and advocacy necessary to sustain and enhance volunteerism within the Red Cross. In his new role Mr. Smith will use his volunteer experience to reach people who may not be familiar with American Red Cross services or programs. Developing volunteer leadership in the Red Cross Volunteers, Youth and Nursing is a major goal for Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith comes to his position after an extensive Red Cross career.