Alicia Procello Maddox is currently the president at the Avery Dennison Foundation in Glendale, California, a company that places emphasis on quality community outreach. Since 2015, Alicia Procello Maddox and her foundation have contributed to the Volunteers of America Los Angeles, which seeks to maximize the potential of Los Angeles citizens in need.Since 1896, the Volunteers of America Los Angeles, or VOALA, has offered support to individuals of all ages, regardless of race, gender, or religious preference. Combining compassionate relationships, an effective plethora of programs, and personal belief in each individual's strength, Volunteers of America helps over two million people each year throughout the United States. Programs are located throughout the Los Angeles area, ranging from homelessness services for anyone in need, to recovery programs for anyone who is dealing with substance abuse or domestic abuse. For veterans, the association is proud to offer counseling for depression, PTSD, and anxiety, as well as job placement and educational opportunities.
Since 2009, Alicia Procello Maddox has served as president of the Avery Dennison Foundation, which cooperates with nonprofit organizations to advance education and sustainability initiatives. Outside of her professional pursuits, Alicia Procello Maddox is on the board of directors of Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA).VOALA serves people across LA through a variety of programs and services. The nonprofit focuses on the areas of education, literacy, and health to provide ongoing support from pre-K through early adulthood and beyond.Los Angeles children 5 and under can benefit from VOALA’s preschool, head start, and early head start programs. Offered throughout Los Angeles County, these programs support children’s physical health and their emotional, social, and cognitive growth. Alongside its work in early education, VOALA offers supportive services such as childcare for low-income families and caregiver support for parents of children with developmental disabilities. As children move into adolescence, VOALA continues to support their development through various education and empowerment programs. To help students complete high school and enroll in postsecondary institutions, VOALA offers Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search programs, which provide after-school academic help and test preparation for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT. VOALA’s other youth initiatives are directed toward homelessness, gang prevention, and mentorship. For more information about VOALA’s programs for children, youth, and adults, visit www.voala.org.
Alicia Procello Maddox serves as the president of the Avery Dennison Foundation as well as the vice president of corporate social responsibility for the Avery Dennison Corporation. In these positions, Alicia Procello Maddox is involved with global grant making and employee engagement strategies. Aside from work, Ms. Maddox is involved with numerous organizations including Volunteers of America Los Angeles, where she serves on the board.Volunteers of America, founded in 1896, has spent more than 100 years working to help every person reach their potential, no matter their current circumstance. As such, the organization provides support and services to women, children, youth, families, and adults in need. Volunteers of America is also committed to serving veterans.Programs addressing the specific needs of veterans focus on issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorders, homelessness, and unemployment. A variety of programs are in place that support veterans. The Veterans Service Center in downtown Los Angeles serves as the first point of contact for referrals to all other programs catering to veterans through Volunteers of America. Depending on an individual’s needs, he or she may be referred to programs such as the Supportive Services for Veteran Families which helps provide the skills necessary for housing stability, or the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program, which provides individuals with employment training. Programs through Volunteers of America serve an estimated two million individuals each year in hundreds of communities. As one of the largest and most comprehensive service organizations in the nation, Volunteers of America continues to positively impact those that could use additional skills and assistance.
