Co. Board Appoints Member to Workforce Board
Dollinger to take Moustis’ spot on board
"I’m honored to represent the Will County Board as a member of the Workforce Investment team," said Dollinger. "I look forward to working and strategizing with the rest of the members to create more jobs and to continue to develop a strong workforce in Will County."
The Workforce Investment Board consists of a mix of public and private sector members, and required to have members from the private sector, public sector, education, and labor. The Board is responsible for putting together a number of employment, training, and educational services. Dollinger will replace Will County Board Speaker Jim Moustis (R-Frankfort) on the Board.
“We need to make sure we have a world class workforce system in Will County, for both employers and job seekers, now and in the future,” said Workforce Investment Board Director Pat Fera. “Gloria will add an important perspective to the board with her experience in both government and healthcare.”
Dollinger was first elected to the Will County Board in 2016, and has lived in Will County for more than 30 years. Dollinger graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana, followed by a degree in Nutrition and Medical Dietetics from the University of Illinois. She is a registered dietitian certified in obesity and adult weight management.
Dollinger will attend her first meeting with the Workforce Investment Board in August. Her term runs until September 2019.