Raleigh Rescue Mission
Virginia Gustafson, PHR has a strong background in human resources. Virginia started their career as a Human Resources Intern at FDH Engineering, Inc. in 2012. Virginia then moved on to Farragut Systems, where they worked as a Human Resources Intern and later as a Human Resources Coordinator from 2013 to 2017. In 2018, they joined Preemptive Love Coalition as a Human Resources Officer, where they worked until 2019. Virginia's most recent position is with Raleigh Rescue Mission, where they started as the HR Director in 2019. Virginia was then promoted to Sr Director of Engagement in 2021 and is currently serving as the VP of Programs & Operations.
Virginia Gustafson, PHR, completed their education history as follows. Virginia attended North Carolina State University - College of Management from 2009 to 2013, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Human Resources Management and Services. Prior to that, they completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme from 2007 to 2009. Virginia received their High School Diploma from Needham Broughton High School in 2009. Additionally, Virginia Gustafson obtained the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). However, the exact month and year of obtaining the certification are not specified.
Raleigh Rescue Mission
Raleigh Mission is a viable 501 (c) (3) in Raleigh North Carolina and was founded in 1963 to provide housing, food, clothing and educational support for individuals and families suffering from situational homelessness. The Mission has evolved during the last sixty years and has served hundreds of thousands of Raleigh families. Raleigh Mission has built and grown an ecosystem of incredible volunteers, staff members, donors and families and during the next two years plan on significant expansion and development of programs, facilities and resources, aspiring to be the benchmark for missions and families nationwide. Raleigh Mission leverages critical and credible partners in the Raleigh Durham and Chapel Hills marketplace like Tammy Lynn Center, Green Chair, Salvation Army, Food Bank of NC and Jobs for Life, to name a few. What sets us a part from other missions and organizations is the emphasis Raleigh Mission puts on education and life-skills through our world-class New Life Program and our Child Development Center. These assets support our communities and strengthen our mission to honor Christ.