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Charitable Activities by American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN)
In this episode of MHEDA Talks, Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge, speaks with Kathy Fulton, Executive Director, and Emilee Martichenko, Development Coordinator of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN). They discuss how companies in the material handling industry can make an impact by contributing to disaster relief efforts around the country. The conversation highlights the critical role material handling equipment plays in supporting humanitarian organizations, as well as the ways MHEDA Members can give back through their donations and expertise.
Key Topics Discussed
The Mission of ALAN
How MHEDA Members Can Contribute
Importance of Material Handling in Disaster Relief
ALAN Case Studies
About American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN)
ALAN is an industry-wide organization that exists to provide supply chain aid to humanitarian organizations whenever disasters hit, all with the help of members of the logistics community who have agreed to make essential donations of transportation, warehousing, material equipment or expertise. Through MHEDA’s partnership with ALAN, we encourage members to review opportunities to aid in recoveries and give back to communities near you.
About Kathy Fulton
Kathy Fulton is ALAN’s Executive Director. She leads the organization in facilitating donations of logistics services and equipment to enable delivery of millions of dollars’ worth of humanitarian aid. Kathy served as the organization’s director of operations from 2010 until her promotion in 2014. Kathy’s passion is the intersection of supply chain and emergency management, focusing on the critical role logistics and supply chain professionals play in disaster relief.
About Emilee Martichenko
Emilee Martichenko joined ALAN in 2020 as the Communications Coordinator. She is responsible for supporting ALAN’s communications, strategic partnerships, and fundraising activities. Passionate about world literature and the arts, Emilee has held numerous internship and volunteer positions in the United States and Latin America.
In this episode of MHEDA Talks, Shari Altergott, Chief Experience Officer of The CX Edge, speaks with Kathy Fulton, Executive Director, and Emilee Martichenko, Development Coordinator of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN). They discuss how companies in the material handling industry can make an impact by contributing to disaster relief efforts around the country. The conversation highlights the critical role material handling equipment plays in supporting humanitarian organizations, as well as the ways MHEDA Members can give back through their donations and expertise.
Key Topics Discussed
The Mission of ALAN
How MHEDA Members Can Contribute
Importance of Material Handling in Disaster Relief
ALAN Case Studies
About American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN)
ALAN is an industry-wide organization that exists to provide supply chain aid to humanitarian organizations whenever disasters hit, all with the help of members of the logistics community who have agreed to make essential donations of transportation, warehousing, material equipment or expertise. Through MHEDA’s partnership with ALAN, we encourage members to review opportunities to aid in recoveries and give back to communities near you.
About Kathy Fulton
Kathy Fulton is ALAN’s Executive Director. She leads the organization in facilitating donations of logistics services and equipment to enable delivery of millions of dollars’ worth of humanitarian aid. Kathy served as the organization’s director of operations from 2010 until her promotion in 2014. Kathy’s passion is the intersection of supply chain and emergency management, focusing on the critical role logistics and supply chain professionals play in disaster relief.
About Emilee Martichenko
Emilee Martichenko joined ALAN in 2020 as the Communications Coordinator. She is responsible for supporting ALAN’s communications, strategic partnerships, and fundraising activities. Passionate about world literature and the arts, Emilee has held numerous internship and volunteer positions in the United States and Latin America.
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