The Conservancy is excited to introduce our global community to our newest team member, Latisha Collins!
As our Administrative & Program Associate, Latisha plays an important role in supporting the Conservancy’s mission by engaging with supporters and managing the Conservancy’s Philadelphia office. Latisha comes to the Conservancy with 20 years of experience in administrative services. She is a magna cum laude graduate of Temple University's Fox School of Business and Management.
Please join us in giving Latisha a warm welcome. We are so excited to have Latisha on our team!
HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH THE SS UNITED STATES CONSERVANCY?
I've always had an interest in the great ocean liners. Often, I had admired the SS United States at her Philadelphia pier while on the way to sporting events or grabbing something at Ikea. When I was offered a chance to work with the Conservancy, I jumped on it. Having worked with Atlantic Logistics, the company retained by the Conservancy for ship caretaking services, this opportunity aligned well with professional background and existing duties.
WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AS THE CONSERVANCY'S ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE?
I handle all general administrative duties for the ship and the Conservancy’s Philadelphia office. Those can include a wide range of responsibilities, from managing the organization’s donor database to ensuring supporter’s memberships are up to date. I am very much on the frontline of all things supporter-related.
IN YOUR WORK WITH THE CONSERVANCY THUS FAR, WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?
Having only been with the Conservancy for about a month, I’ve mostly been getting up to speed and organizing some of our forthcoming tours. I'm looking forward to stepping aboard the SS United States for the first time, and hopefully connecting with former passengers and crew to hear their stories.
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING TO ACCOMPLISH WITH THE CONSERVANCY IN THE FUTURE?
I just want to help save this special ship! She is America's last ocean liner. I'm a native Philadelphian. I lament all the buildings we have lost to progress. I'm hoping the SS United States survives as a reminder of her and our glorious past.