Everyday Hero - Kris Constantino

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Quest Diagnostics highlighted the humanitarian efforts of Kris Constantino, Director of Logistics Operations, in response to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. Constantino aided county leaders with supply logistics, particularly in Pensacola, which was isolated and dependent on National Guard air drops. She coordinated with the Product Remanufacturing Center (PRC), an Amazon partner, to secure warehouse space for consolidating donations from Yancey County. Constantino established a logistics network with three strategic storefronts to distribute essential supplies including generators, fuel, warm weather gear, and medical supplies. This recognition is part of Quest's Everyday Heroes Program, which acknowledges employees promoting inclusion, diversity, justice, and equity.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / January 2, 2025 / Quest Diagnostics:

Kris Constantino
Director, Logistics Operations

Response Efforts After Hurricane Helene

Kris Constantino responded to county leaders' requests for help with supply logistics after Hurricane Helene, focusing on the hardest-hit areas of North Carolina. Pensacola was largely cut off and relying on air-dropped supplies from the National Guard. The local fire chief sought Kris's assistance to organize and transport supplies to a more accessible area for long-term housing and critical supply runs to those without road access. Meanwhile, Yancey County had received an overwhelming number of donations stored in schools, fire stations, and churches. Kris coordinated with the Product Remanufacturing Center (PRC), an Amazon partner, to secure part of their warehouse free of charge for consolidating supplies. She then designed a logistics resupply network to distribute essentials through three strategically located storefronts, ensuring that critical items like generators, fuel, warm l weather gear, and medical supplies were accessible.

*The Everyday Heroes Program honors and recognizes employees whose values, actions and behaviors advance inclusion, diversity, justice, and equity.

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FAQ

How did Quest Diagnostics respond to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina?

Quest Diagnostics' Director of Logistics Operations, Kris Constantino, coordinated supply logistics efforts, securing warehouse space through PRC and establishing a distribution network with three strategic storefronts to deliver essential supplies to affected areas.

What was the impact of Hurricane Helene on Pensacola, North Carolina?

Pensacola was largely cut off from ground access and had to rely on air-dropped supplies from the National Guard, requiring special logistics coordination for critical supply distribution.

What role did Amazon's PRC play in Quest Diagnostics' Hurricane Helene relief efforts?

The Product Remanufacturing Center (PRC), an Amazon partner, provided free warehouse space to consolidate supplies from various donation points in Yancey County.

What types of essential supplies did Quest Diagnostics help distribute during Hurricane Helene?

The logistics network distributed critical items including generators, fuel, warm weather gear, and medical supplies through three strategically located storefronts.