Tarina Rose, 2009 Athena Recipient

Tarina Rose, Executive Director
American Red Cross – Marion County Chapter Submitted by Larry Christian, Kevin Collins, Mark Lawrence and Karen Gibson “

Tarina has worked tirelessly to help the Chapter fulfill its mission of helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies…seeks out ways to serve more people…has given women opportunities to learn new skills… helps people help themselves…and has the imagination to see how you might get there.” Rose’s community service is extensive, and includes Altrusa, Rotary, United Way of Marion County, League of Women Voters, Chamber of Commerce, Marion AIDS Task Force, Shelter Program, Child Care Choices, Marion City Schools, Tri-Rivers, 4-H, and LOVE, Inc., and has earned numerous achievements, awards and recognitions.