(OMAHA, Neb. – Aug. 12, 2010) – Mary Palu, an employee of integrated marketing communications consulting firm Bozell, recently graduated from the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Omaha program.

Now entering its 33rd year, the program is a 10-month study of community issues designed to develop effective community leaders who will strengthen and transform the community. Palu was one of 46 participants who gradated at the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center on Thursday, June 17. Palu was chosen based on her demonstrated community involvement and career advancement.

“Leadership Omaha was truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity to see some amazing things that are happening in our community; but also to see where there is more work to be done,” Palu said.  “It gives you a really interesting perspective on what it takes to create vision for change and then how to work towards turning that vision into action.”

Palu joined Bozell in September 2004 and currently serves as a Business and Engagement Developer where she oversees strategic planning and development for Alegent Health, the Omaha-metro area’s largest healthcare system.  Her other clients include Tate & Lyle, VT Industries and The United Way of the Midlands.

Prior to joining Bozell, Palu served as an Account Supervisor with Ketchum (San Francisco’s) Food & Nutrition Practice and as a Publicist for Paige Poulos Communications where she conducted media relations and event marketing for clients. Palu has a degree in Family & Consumer Science Education with an emphasis in nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Palu is also actively involved with many community organizations. She is currently serving as President on the Board of Directors for Friends of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, is a steering committee member of VOICE Omaha, and a curriculum committee member for Leadership Omaha. “Mary’s leadership skills and community involvement will continue to transform and better the Omaha community,” said Kim Mickelsen, managing principle of Bozell. “We are proud of her for all of her community and professional accomplishments.”

About Bozell
Bozell is an integrated marketing communications company with offices in Omaha and Kansas City. Bozell combines qualitative and quantitative methodology to get close to its clients’ customers. Bozell then uses advertising, digital marketing, dialogue relations, technology and innovative creative to provide targeted solutions for local, regional and national clients. For more information, visit www.bozell.com

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