2023 CWW Lunch April 6: The Power of Networking through Volunteering

Topic: The Power of Networking through Volunteering

Speaker: Nicole Murray, Executive Director for Will County Habitat for Humanity

Nicole Murray is the Executive Director for Will County Habitat for Humanity. She has served in this position since December 2015. Under her direction, the affiliate has strengthened and amplified its reputation as a valued partner and trusted community leader. Nicole’s management style focuses on providing solutions that create a results oriented process. She has a proven track record of taking a vision and turning it into reality. She has spearheaded successful projects that have transitioned Will County Habitat for Humanity from building 1 home a year to 10.

Prior to joining Habitat for Humanity Nicole was the Marketing Director for 10 years with Clear Channel West Palm Beach, today known as iHeartMedia. In this position she was a community leader working to collaborate with corporations, sport teams, special events, festivals, community development organizations and nonprofits to elevate their brand awareness through a grassroots approach and promotions targeting various audiences with specific messaging.

Nicole’s commitment to being a solution provider is not only demonstrated in her leadership as Executive Director, but extends to various boards and associations. Today Nicole serves on the Joliet Catholic Academy School Board and is the School Board President for St. Raymond School. She has also served on the boards of the American Cancer Society, Joliet Junior Women’s Club and Renaissance Learning Center. She is a philanthropist at heart with over 20 years of experience in fundraising. She understands the power of networking and connecting to create real change.


Council for Working Women Give Back:
Please join us as we support MicroPantries. MicroPantries bring communities together to help those in need.

What began as a dream was born in December 2016 with Jeff Eberhard from E-Z Auto Sales putting the first MicroPantry at his business at 313 South Larkin in Joliet. 

The motto is simple - "Take What You Need. Leave What You Can."

Items Needed:

• Canned pasta
• Cereal
• Canned fruit
• Crackers
• Peanut butter & jelly
• Canned soup
• Granola bars
• Diapers & wipes