Who we are

The United Way Network

United Way is a global network for community action. It brings people and resources together to address the toughest challenges present in communities around the globe. There are 43 independently operated United Ways serving counties across Indiana. With support from state and national leaders, these local United Ways are identifying their local community’s most pressing needs and collaborating across sectors to efficiently meet those needs.

IUW’s Mission

We are the leading voice to advocate, engage, and partner with a strong United Way network and key stakeholders to advance human well-being throughout Indiana.

Our Vision

A future where Indiana’s United Ways thrive.

Our Core Values

» IUW develops people and organizations.
» IUW is a leader within the United Way Network.
» IUW does the work that matters.
» We treat each other with respect and dignity.
» IUW operates with integrity, accountability and transparency.

Equity Statement

United Way believes that Equity is the just inclusion of everyone in society. Equity is achieved when race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and other identities no longer determine socioeconomic, education, and health outcomes. We recognize structural racism has contributed to the persistent disparities which UW seeks to dismantle. Our network strives to engage community residents to create solutions that ensure everyone has the resources, supports, opportunities and networks they need to thrive.

Our Team

Management Team

Michael Budd
President and CEO
Fady Qaddoura
CFO/CIO
Tonja Stokes
VP of Organizational Development & Member Services
Caroline Bailey
Director, UniFi 

Staff

Briann Black
Accounting Manager, 
UniFi 
Brenda Ferry
Staff Accountant
Rachel Lee
Director of Statewide Capital Projects Initiative
Brian Lohsl
Impact & Public Policy Strategist
Rachel Mahurin
Processor,
UniFi 
Tiffany Mertz
Grants, Research, and Administrative Support Specialist
Barb Mundy
AR, AP, Payroll Clerk, 
UniFi 
Melanie Negrin
Marketing & Engagement Strategist
Mary Parham
Processor, UniFi 
Bill Rieth
Senior Strategist – Executive Coach
Lindsey Robinson
Organizational Success Strategist
Laura Rutter
Processor, 
UniFi 

Our Board

Executive Committee

Brent Wake
Chair
Member-At-Large
Marion County
Ashley Martin
Vice-Chair
Member Affiliated with
Crossroads United Way
John Niederman
Treasurer
Member-At-Large
Allen County
The Hon. Angie Nelson Deuitch
Secretary
Member Affiliated with
United Way of LaPorte County
Kirk Klabunde
Member-At-Large
Hamilton County
Member-At-Large
Dan Rhodes
Member-At-Large
Boone County

Members

Martha Ahlers
Member Affiliated with
United Way of Southwestern Indiana
Jessica Ausbrook
Member Affiliated with
United Way of Howard & Tipton Counties
Niki Avina
Member-At-Large
Lake County
Tamara Brinkman
Professional at
United Way of Whitewater Valley
Priyanka Shah Brunese
Member-At-Large
Tippecanoe County
Nick Darrah
Member Affiliated With
United Way of Allen County
Lucia A Downton
Member-at-Large
Hancock County
Jennifer Gallagher
Professional at
United Way of Central Indiana
Jenni Marsh
Professional at
Heart of Indiana
United Way
Tom Murtaugh
Member Affiliated With
United Way of Greater Lafayette
Tina Patton
Member-At-Large
St. Joseph County
Richard Payonk
Member-at-Large
Vigo County
Liz Sedler
Member Affiliated with
United Way of Greater Cincinnati – Dearborn and Ohio County, IN
Mark Stewart
Professional at
United Way of Bartholomew County
Tekiah Tunstall
Member Affiliated With
United Way of Central Indiana
Jonathan Weinzapfel
Member-At-Large
Marion County