Robin Popik has 20 years as the Volunteer Resources Supervisor for the City of Plano, a dynamic program where hundreds of employees work alongside volunteers to enhance services and the community. Volunteers donate approximately 100,000 hours a year with a value of $1,800,000 the last two years. She also leads an employee driven workplace program, which hosts 10 volunteer events a year, and an Emergency Reception Center that is activated in times of disaster.
Robin Popik has a Master’s in Management and certifications in Volunteer Management. She and her program have won numerous awards and is recognized as a model program. She is a trainer and teacher in the field, a contributing author and has published articles in many topics related to Volunteer Management in local and state magazines.
She was the founder and past president of both local and national boards and is currently serving on the AL!VE Board.
Corina Sadler joined VIP in 2008 after receiving her Volunteer Management Certification and bachelors degree from the University of North Texas. Having volunteered with many nonprofit organizations in Collin County, Corina has a true interest in promoting the value of citizen participation in Plano. Recipient of the 2009 Outstanding New Volunteer Administrator Award from the National Association of Volunteer Programs in Local Government.
Alana O’Brien came to the Volunteer Resources Group with more than 15 years experience in volunteer recruitment, training and management having worked with the Volunteer Center of North Texas, YMCA, American Heart Association and Arthritis Foundation. She also managed volunteer projects for a call center of Ford Credit with 2000+ employees. Alana has bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and earned the credential, “Certified in Volunteer Administration,” by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration.