College Advancement

HCC distinguished volunteers honored

Laura Herrera of the Hagerstown Community College Foundation and Brenda and Jim Hassinger of the HCC Alumni Association were named Distinguished Volunteers by the Western Maryland Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals on National Philanthropy Day (November 15). The HCC volunteers were recognized alongside 13 other volunteers from the region at a luncheon at The Arc of Frederick County.

Herrera, RBC Wealth Management senior vice president and branch director, currently serves as the president of the HCC Foundation. She joined the board in October 2020 and has been a member for three years. During her time as the vice president of the HCC Foundation, she was an instrumental part of the successful HCC 75th Anniversary Campaign last year.

“Because of Laura, current and future students of Hagerstown Community College are being given, and will be given, an opportunity to pursue their academic goals; Foundation Board members are motivated by her leadership and energy; and, the College Advancement team benefits from her positivity and uplifting nature,” said Ashley Whaley, senior director of college advancement.

Brenda and Jim Hassinger are both HCC Alumni Association board members. Brenda is a past president of the Alumni Association and has served as a board member for more than 33 years. Both Brenda and Jim are former faculty members of HCC and have been actively involved with the Alumni Association Flower & Garden Show, annual golf tournament, the Alumni Amphitheater, and many other HCC Alumni Association projects.

“Jim and Brenda Hassinger’s dedication, kindness, dependability, steadfastness, and cheerfulness of spirit make it a pleasure to know them and to work with them on the HCC Alumni Association Board of Directors,” said Lisa Stewart, coordinator of HCC’s alumni relations.

To learn more about HCC’s Office of Advancement and the HCC Alumni Association, visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/advancement.

(December 11, 2023)