The Up Center
Joanne Taylor serves as Chief Financial Officer at Kent Hospitality Group since August 2019 and has held the same position at J2K Creative LLC dba Radicle Hospitality, contributing to the management of several prominent restaurants. As a Founding Board Member of Coastal VA Plein Air, Joanne supports art education initiatives in Norfolk. Additional roles include Treasurer at The Up Center and Financial Consultant for Fuku, a restaurant concept by David Chang. Previous experience encompasses consulting for Rosa Mexicano Restaurants and INVEST HOSPITALITY, along with a decade-long tenure as CFO at B&B Hospitality Group. Joanne Taylor holds an MBA in Finance from NYU and a BS in Finance from The Wharton School.
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The Up Center
The Up Center, headquartered in Norfolk, Va., is the region's oldest and largest non-profit family services agency dedicated to helping people live better lives. Founded in 1883, the agency responds to the needs of our community's most vulnerable citizens by providing comprehensive, effective and innovative services in four core areas: Protecting our children, Strengthening families, Empowering people in crisis and Maximizing independence for those with disabilities. The Up Center has four locations throughout Hampton Roads and serves over 10,000 people each year. Our Vision is a healthy community where children and families thrive. We believe that families are at the foundation of a thriving community. When we invest in all families, children are ready for school, parents are prepared to invest their talents in the workplace, home is a place of security, love and hope, and neighborhoods flourish. Our community becomes a better place to live, work and give. Our mission is: We are committed to partnering with children, families, and communities to improve lives and outcomes through prevention, intervention, and support services. Through innovative services and community collaboration, we build strong families- the foundation of a resilient, flourishing community. Our programs meet the diverse needs of children and families, including: - Counseling and mental health skill-building - Early childhood education and youth mentoring - Foster Care - Financial and housing education and counseling - Workforce readiness and development - Disability Services