India, Sept. 15 -- Direct Relief has appointed media executive Jeff Berman and sports broadcaster Curt Menefee to its Board of Directors as the humanitarian organisation expands its operations across the United States and internationally. The appointments come during a period of significant growth for the 77-year-old organisation, which operates in all 50 U.S. states and 94 countries.

Jeff Berman Brings Public Service and Technology Experience

Berman joins the board with a career spanning public service, digital media, technology and entrepreneurship. He began as a public defender representing children facing life imprisonment before becoming Chief Counsel to U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and Staff Director of a Senate Judiciary Subcommitt...