El Cabrel A. Lee

Currently, Director of Independent Living, Single Room Occupancy (SRO) programs for Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans responsible for the 151 residents, 6 staff and 2 building in downtown New Orleans. El Cabrel oversees all communications, administrative, fiscal and operational functions to enhance program efficiencies and outcomes.

Served as the 2-1-1 Statewide Coordinator for the Louisiana Association of United Ways. His primary objective was to implement a seamless and efficient community based 2-1-1 system for the state. El Cabrel coordinated the flow of information, resources and strategic development between regional 2-1-1 partners, governmental bodies, state association non-profits, and private industries.

Prior to his current position, he implemented, directed and assisted to raise more than 5 million dollars for a three-year budget to support United Way 2-1-1 for Southeastern Michigan. Under his leadership, the regional 2-1-1 system was launched several months ahead of schedule. 2-1-1 for Southeastern Michigan services Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties with six agency partners that provided comprehensive information, referral and advocacy for 4.1 million residents.

El Cabrel has a long history serving the 2-1-1 system. He was instrumental in the creation of 2-1-1 for the greater Orlando, FL area, where he worked as the Vice-President of 2-1-1 Community Resources. During this time, he played a pivotal role in the dissemination and tracking of resources after the hurricanes of 2004.

Prior to that El Cabrel worked as the 2-1-1 Director for the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, the nation’s first 2-1-1 call center. El Cabrel has more 12 years of experience working in the industry of providing community information and referral services.