The American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters has hired Lauren Carpenter and Zac Felty as development coordinators. Carpenter is a proud life-long Hoosier, who graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. She recently worked in marketing and fundraising for HVAF – Helping Veterans and Families.
Felty received his bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Valparaiso University in May, and has held internships at Kankakee Community College Foundation and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
The Development Department has now doubled, with three development coordinators and a development director.
About the ALA
Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) helps to advance the mission of The American Legion. With more than 600,000 members, it is one of the nation’s most prominent supporters of veterans, military, and their families. ALA members volunteer millions of hours annually, with a value averaging $1 billion each year. From helping to draft the GI Bill in 1944 to advocating for veterans on Capitol Hill, The American Legion Family has been instrumental in advancing legislation that improves the quality of life for our nation’s veterans. To learn more and get involved, visit www.ALAforVeterans.org
.
