Together we fight. Together we win.
A future of thriving United Ways.
We also proudly help United Ways across the US extend their reach through our innovative shared services. United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.
Who we are
Our 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 Credo
United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.
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.
» 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
Leadership Team
Sue Back
Interim – Chief Financial Officer
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Interim President & CEO
Tonja Stokes
Vice President of Organizational Development
Rachel Scott
Chief Strategy Officer
Administration & Operations
Sue Odom
Accountant
Ryan Pranger
Human Resource Director
Digital Services
Melanie Bernas
Senior Director of Marketing & Digital Services
Jontrese Craig
Digital Marketing
Manager
Membership Services
Natalie Evans
Senior Director of Resource Development
Kathryn Habecker
Impact & Advocacy Manager
Lindsey Robinson
Impact & Grants Manager
UniFi Solutions
Henry Ayeni
AP Specialist
Caroline Bailey
Director, Business & Process Development
Briann Black
Director of Accounting
Brenda Ferry
Accountant
Joe Johnson
Accountant
Rachel Mahurin
Data Specialist
Laura Rutter
Processor
Nicole Trotter
Processor
Rita Wootton
Lead Processor
Our Board
Executive Committee
Pam Ottersbach
Chairperson
Metro United Way
Brent Wake
Secretary
Marion County
Member at Large
Member at Large
Ashley Martin
Treasurer
Crossroads United Way
Karen Pipes
Vice Chairperson
Wayne County
Member at Large
Member at Large
Angie Nelson Deuitch
United Way of LaPorte County
Shawn Ellis
Whitley County
Member at Large
Member at Large
Ron Turpin
United Way of
Allen County
Members
Rex Ambrose
United Way of Howard / Tipton Counties
Joe Bradley
Jackson County
Member at Large
Member at Large
Priyanka Brunese
Greater Lafayette
Member-at-Large
Lucia A Downton
United Way of Central Indiana
Jim Dworkin
Porter County
Member at Large
Member at Large
Carl Ellison
Marion County
Member at Large
Member at Large
Geoffrey Gailey (Geoff)
United Way of Central Indiana
Dave Koester
Lake County
Member at Large
Member at Large
Kirk Klabunde
Hamilton County
Member at Large
Member at Large
John Niederman
Allen County
Member-at-Large
Thomas Paulson (Tom)
Marion County
Member at Large
Member at Large
Marshall Sanders
Huntington County
Member at Large
Member at Large
Nancy Vaughn
United Way of Madison County
Jonathan Weinzapfel
United Way of Southwestern Indiana
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Serving United Ways in Indiana through building capacity, supporting partnerships, and identifying resources.
We also proudly help United Ways across the US extend their reach through our innovative shared services. United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.
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