The Pitt County Coalition Against Human Trafficking will welcome the new Pitt County Department of Social Services Director Sharon Rochelle to the Thursday, March 16, to discuss her focus as the leader of the county department.

She has more than 30 years of experience in the social services field. She has served as the first deputy commissioner of Family Well-Being in Erie County, New York, and the as the director of social services in Powhatan, Virginia.

Rochelle’s focus will be improving the services to Pitt County citizens and developing a strong, resilient workforce.

“We are happy to have Ms. Rochelle come and speak to the coalition,” said Pam Strickland, PCCAHT coordinator.

“It is important that we all work together as a community to develop strong social support services, and one of the cornerstones to that community strength is the department of social services. We are happy to welcome Ms. Rochelle to our table and to the coalition.”

The meeting of the Pitt County Coalition Against Human Trafficking will begin at 9:30 a.m., March 16, at the 1412 S. Evans Street, Greenville (Heart for ENC Conference Room).