Embolden Launches New Web Community for The Philadelphia Foundation
Company Continues to Build - Announces New Hires and Promotions
Providence, RI – June 10, 2008 - Embolden, one of New England’s premier web design, development and solutions companies, today announced the launch of a new web presence - built for The Philadelphia Foundation, featuring state-of-the-art DotNetNuke® (DNN®) and Web 2.0 technology. The new site is exemplary of the Embolden’s “CF Peak” product offering for community foundations, and demonstrates the company’s leadership in building high-quality DNN® websites in the nonprofit arena.
“The Philadelphia Foundation engaged Embolden with the charge to create a powerful web presence that elegantly reflects our newly developed identity and speaks to our many constituents,” said Heather Moody, Project Systems Analyst for The Philadelphia Foundation.
“Embolden's years of experience, and deep understanding of the needs of community foundations has yielded a product that not only stands out, but provides a solid base upon which we will be able to broaden our online strategies in the years ahead. They are truly partners in our success,” Ms. Moody added.
As community foundation web programs continue the evolution from static annual report publications, to dynamic, interactive, marketing channels, Embolden continues its growth and leadership in providing full-service web consulting and development for leading organizations.
“The Philadelphia Foundation is a great client, and a significant and important organization for good in our world. We are honored and thrilled to have them as a client,” said Embolden president Ann-Marie Harrington.
Embolden is increasing its ability to serve the marketplace by growing and developing its staff and infrastructure. The company has added four new staff members in the last year, broadening and deepening its talent base. Embolden has also promoted two of its many stellar performers to new roles within the company.
Sara Betnel has joined Embolden as Web Application Project Manager/Architect. Sara was previously with Bizzy Bee Design, the company she founded and owned. Sara earned her BA in Drama from the University of Washington and recently completed her MFA in Theater Education at Boston University. She is an active Providence-area theater artist.
Marco Andrade has joined Embolden as .Net Developer. Marco joins the company from the nonprofit organization AIPSO, where he served as a Programmer Analyst. Prior to working at AIPSO, Marco was a Systems Developer with W.A. Wilde Company. Marco earned his BS in Computer Information Systems from the New England Institute of Technology.
Sheryl Carter has joined Embolden as Project Manager. She was previously responsible for web design, strategic planning, and technology consulting for best-selling author and neurologist Oliver Sacks. Sheryl received her BA in Theater and Film from Columbia College, and holds advanced degrees and certificates in web development and interactive telecommunications.
Agnieszka Rosner has joined Embolden as Assistant to the President. Agnieszka comes to the company from Quick What’s Up.com, where she was a Staff Captain. She was previously with Computer Logistics, where she was a Project Manager with new business development responsibilities. Agnieszka earned her BA in Communications/Public Relations from Rhode Island College.
Additionally, Embolden has announced recent promotions of two of its senior staff. Suzanne Jordan has been promoted to Senior Web Developer, and Elisa Del Bonis has been promoted to Senior Project Manager. The two have been with the company for 6 and 3 years, respectively.
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