Vicki Chavez Verboom
About Vicki Chavez Verboom
Vicki Chavez Verboom serves as the Director of Development at the National Safety Council, where she manages over $4 million in corporate accounts and has secured significant funding for various initiatives. With a background in corporate relations and partnerships, she has held key positions at organizations such as Feeding America and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Work at National Safety Council
Vicki Chavez Verboom has served as the Director of Development at the National Safety Council since 2012. In this role, she manages over $4 million in key corporate accounts, which include major gifts, corporate grants, and sponsorships. She has played a significant role in securing funding for various initiatives, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) projects and research related to opioid and cannabis impairment. Notably, she secured the largest corporate gift in the organization's history, totaling $12 million, to support an injury-prevention initiative.
Previous Experience in Corporate Relations
Before her tenure at the National Safety Council, Vicki Chavez Verboom held several positions in corporate relations. She worked as the Associate Director of Corporate Relations at the National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources, Inc. from 2000 to 2001. She then served as the Manager of Corporate Development at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 2001 to 2004. Following that, she was the Director of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America from 2007 to 2011, and the Associate Vice President of Corporate Relations at the Chicago Children's Museum from 2004 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Vicki Chavez Verboom earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from Northern Arizona University, where she studied from 1993 to 1996. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for effective communication and relationship management in her various roles in corporate development and partnerships.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
At the National Safety Council, Vicki Chavez Verboom has architected several cross-functional efforts, including the development of a new award format and a funding strategy for new initiatives. Her work involves liaising with various practice areas to secure funding for critical research and initiatives that address workplace safety and impairment issues.
Corporate Partnerships and Collaborations
Vicki Chavez Verboom collaborates with numerous corporate and foundation partners, including Fortune 500 companies such as Amazon, Boeing, ExxonMobil, Nationwide, Walgreens, and the McElhattan Foundation. Her role involves building and maintaining relationships that support the National Safety Council's mission and initiatives.