WS Chronicle

Samaritan Ministries has promoted Alex Jarrell, who previously served as marketing and community relations director, to development director effective immediately. Based in Winston-Salem, Samaritan’s Soup Kitchen serves between 250 and 350 meals every day to hungry neighbors. Samaritan also operates an overnight shelter for guests who are in need.

“Alex has been an important part of our development team during the last four years. She has been a tremendous asset in our philanthropic efforts by growing our social media, developing collateral materials including video, planning special events, and working closely with all development committees,” said Jan Kelly, Samaritan’s executive director. “Alex has a passion for Samaritan and our guests, a positive energy for our work, and a spirit for bringing people together to accomplish our goals.”

Prior to joining Samaritan Ministries, Jarrell served as corporate marketing specialist for B/E Aerospace in Winston-Salem. Earlier in her career, she was director of public relations and marcom for Nationwide Marketing Group, also based in Winston-Salem. Jarrell received a bachelor of arts degree in communication studies from Christopher Newport University, located in Newport News, Virginia, in 2011.