FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 23, 2004

Contact:
Rhonda Carpenter
Corporate Communications Specialist
rhondac@eckerd.org
727-461-2990

Roett Joins Eckerd Youth Alternatives as Director of Recruiting


CLEARWATER, Fla. – Robyn Roett is the new director of recruiting for Eckerd Youth Alternatives (EYA), a leading private, non-profit organization serving at-risk and troubled youth through a range of 41 community-based and residential programs in eight states.

Roett will direct and develop the systems and resources needed to attract and maintain the extraordinary talent base at EYA.

“I’m passionate about kids,” Roett said. “With this job I can help make a difference in a child’s life. The organization’s success at reaching and helping at-risk kids depends upon its top-notch staff.”

Roett worked for Danka Business Systems PLC in St. Petersburg, Fla., for 15 years. She served as Director of Human Resources, responsible for recruiting and employee relations.

As a former caseworker for Child Protective Services in New York, Roett demonstrated her caring and compassion for kids and families.

“Robyn’s passion for kids and her wealth of experience in both the corporate world and in human services make her a great asset to the entire EYA organization,” said Betty Martin-Lewis, EYA vice president of human resources.

Roett received her bachelor’s degree in English and communications from Cabrini College in Radnor, Penn. She currently resides in Bradenton, Fla.

About Eckerd Youth Alternatives
Eckerd Youth Alternatives is a private not-for-profit organization that serves more than 9,500 at-risk and troubled youth each year. Since 1968, more than 60,000 young people have completed Eckerd youth programs through a range of more than 40 residential and community-based programs: outdoor therapeutic treatment programs, juvenile justice programs, follow-up ReEntry programs and Hi-Five early intervention and prevention services. Headquartered in Clearwater, Fla., Eckerd Youth Alternatives provides youth programs in seven states: Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Vermont, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. For more information, call 727-461-2990 or visit our Web site at www.eckerd.org