Upward Transitions Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Periann Pulliam as chief executive officer.
“After careful consideration, the board unanimously decided to promote Pulliam to take the reins to move this organization forward,” said Steven Curry, board president of the 94-year-old nonprofit agency. “Her 10-year tenure with Upward Transitions demonstrates her commitment to our mission and also her well-rounded knowledge of our agency.”
Pulliam brings over 30 years of business operations experience to Upward Transitions and has served as chief operations officer for the past four years during one of the most significant periods of growth for the agency. Pulliam first joined Upward Transitions in 2009 as the director of volunteers for the organization’s Travelers Aid Program at Will Rogers World Airport.
“Our board and staff are incredibly passionate about our work and the people we serve,” said Pulliam. “I am honored to be selected to lead this team into our next 100 years, and I am committed to ensuring we will continue to help change more lives every year.”
Upward Transitions assists people in crisis and at risk of becoming homeless. Last year, Upward Transitions served more than 3,200 people through programs including rent and utility assistance to prevent homelessness, assistance in regaining identity with ID cards and birth certificates and emergency travel for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking and stranded travelers.
Over 50 dedicated Upward Transitions volunteers assist visitors at the two information booths at Will Rogers World Airport 365 days a year serving over 77,000 visitors a year.
For more than 90 years, Upward Transitions has touched the lives of Oklahomans by providing assistance to families and individuals who face threats to financial stability. The organization works in collaboration with other local nonprofits to help families and individuals reach their potential with the ability to support themselves and contribute back to their community.
For more information, or to donate to Upward Transitions, call (405) 232-5507, email info@upwardtransitions.org or go to www.upwardtransitions.org.