Maureen Greeley
Maureen Greeley has worked in the Problem and Responsible Gambling Field with and for the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling for 26 years. She began her work in responsible gambling in 1998 as the Communications Director for the Washington State Lottery. In 2004, Greeley opened her own business, supporting nonprofit organizations with training and event planning, communications and public relations, and development and fundraising services. The Washington State Council on Problem Gambling (now Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling) was one of her first clients.
In 2006, Greeley accepted the role of Executive Director for ECPG. She launched the Council’s first 4-day conference, Focus on the Future, in 2007; and the Four Directions conference in 2009. Maureen has also worked with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) since 1999, and will complete 10 years of service on the NCPG Board in 2024, including three terms as President. In 2018, Greeley received NCPG’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Advocacy – recognizing dedication to improving the lives of individuals impacted by problem gambling and their families through advocacy, training, and public awareness.
ECPG has been awarded the NCPG Multicultural Communications Award multiple times for the most effective multicultural outreach program using integrated communication channels. This work has included outreach and awareness campaigns, website development, print, digital, and broadcast materials, and a live-streaming program – Kaleidoscope: Reflections of Diverse Views on Mental Health Equity. All efforts have been in collaboration with Native American, Latinx, Asian American/Pacific Islander, LGBTQIA+, and Black communities. Greeley is a member of the Washington State Healthcare Authority’s Disordered Gambling Advisory Workgroup and has just completed her multi-year term as the Co-Chair of the Washington State Gambling Counselor Certification Committee.