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Technology United

Technology professionals focused on advocating for digital equity and educating students of all ages.

As one of the first technology centered donor networks in the U.S., Technology United has several priorities. They include, bridging the digital divide, elevating the importance of technology for young people, and offering technology-related project support. They are also passionate about fundraising for United Way’s Community Fund.

Changing Lives

While active in many areas, Technology United’s main focus is on one of the Key Initiatives of United Way, Techquity. The vision of the initiative is simple: ensure the digital equity and inclusion of every resident in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington counties.

Techquity pursues digital equity and inclusion for all via four strategies: broadband, devices, skills, and advocacy.

Member Benefits

You can be part of creating lasting change in our community for so many in need. In addition, you can:

Connect with technology professionals and grow your network. This is an opportunity to create strong partnerships in the IT field.
Receive an invitation to the CIO Forum, one of the largest annual events for technology professionals in the Greater Milwaukee area. Here you can network and hear from prominent CIOs and CISOs on key technology trends and strategies.
Support local nonprofits by participating in the Tech 4 Good Marketplace initiative. Individuals and organizations are matched with nonprofit partners to assist with their technology needs.
Become a Techquity Digital Navigator. Trusted volunteers guide and assist community members in internet adoption and the use of computing devices.
Participate in school technology awareness events and mentorships.

Become a Member Today

If your employer runs a United Way workplace campaign, please give $1,200+ through your workplace. All other donors click “Donate Now & Join” to open a new page and start your online donation. You will need to create a username and password so you can make your gift today.

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Council Members

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Technology United Co-chairs

Kelly Frank, Microsoft

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Steve Hannan, Landmark Credit Union

Craig Miller, Korn Ferry Professional Network

Technology United Council

Julia Boss, GE HealthCare

Talal Butt, Rockwell Automation

Nicole Conrad, Johnson Controls

Antony D'Cruz, HSA Bank

Tim Dickson, Regal Rexnord

John Dunn, Accuray

Jane Durment, The Marcus Corporation - Retiree

Lois Gresholdt, U.S. Bank - Retiree

Kathy Henrich, Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition

James Hischke, Codeworks, Inc.

Kerrie Hoffman, Get Digital Velocity, Inc.

Heidi Holdener, Trissential

Nicole Knicker, We Energies

Michael Meinolf, FinMain

Latasha Reindl, Schneider Electric

Tina Rock, AcceleratedHires

David Ruzicka, Clarios

Diane Schwarz, Johnson Controls

Scott Sievert, Accenture

Chad Steighner, Clarios

Greg Treichel, Baird

Mark West, Briggs & Stratton Corporation

Stuart Wogsland, Advocate Aurora Health

Stacy Zaja, Northwestern Mutual

Bella Zamborini, ManpowerGroup

Samuel Zielke, Froedtert Health

Technology United CIO Advisory Board

Accuray
John Dunn

Advocate Aurora Health
Deb Anderson

American Family Insurance
Sheldon Cuffie
Prashanth Mekala

Ascension
Chris Bullerdick

Associated Bank
Terry Williams

Baird
Tim Byrne

Baker Tilly
Allen Smith

Berklee College of Music
Kathy J. Lang

Briggs & Stratton
Brian Olson

Boldt Company
Maribeth Actherberg

Broan-NuTone
Ken Garfinkel

Carroll University
Ryan Corcoran

Charter Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Joe Herington
Jared Noble

City of Milwaukee
David Henke

Clarios
Chad Steighner
Prasanna Ramakrishnan
Alampallam Krishnan

FinMain
Mike Meinolf

Froedtert Health
Sony Jacob

GE Healthcare
Aaron Thomann
Geoff Aranoff
Christine Lehmann
Vinnie Lavallee

Get Digital Velocity, Inc.
Kerrie Hoffman

Harley Davidson Motor Company
Raj Velmurugan

HSA Bank
Antony D'Cruz

Husco
Joe Pfaff

Hydrite Chemical Co.
Gary Branger

IAT Insurance Group
Manish Chawla

Johnson Controls
Diane Schwarz
Carl Erickson

Johnson Financial Group
Tim Brown

Kohler
Mandy Huth

Lake Hill Advisors
Tim Schaefer

Landmark Credit Union
Steve Hannan

Lasaffre
Mike DeMartino

ManpowerGroup
Amanda Alwy

The Marcus Corporation
Jane Durment, Retiree

Marquette University
Laurie Panella

Medical College of Wisconsin
David Hotchkiss

Milwaukee Brewers
Derek Hyde

Milwaukee Bucks
Robert Cordova

Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition
Kathy Henrich

Molson Coors Beverage Company
Darrin Vohs
Jeremy Bauer

Navistar
Julie Ragland

Northwestern Mutual
Jeff Sippel

ProHealth Care
Donald Reichert

Regal Rexnord
Tim Dickson

REV Group, Inc.
Peter Panagis, Retiree

Rockwell Automation
Chris Nardecchia
Talal Butt
Nicole Darden Ford

United Way
Laura Meine

Versiti
Lynne Briggs

Vituity
Amith Nair

von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Bill Caraher

Waukesha County
Lance Spranger

We Energies
Molly Mulroy

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Happenings & Impact

2024 CIO Forum

The CIO Forum is an annual event for technology professionals in the Greater Milwaukee area to network and hear from prominent CIOs and CISOs on key technology trends and strategies.

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Techquity

Connects job seekers, students, and others to computers and internet access to ensure everyone has the technology to succeed in our digital world.

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Tech for Good Marketplace

This newer initiative matches non-profit partners who have technology needs to partners who can fulfill them.

TECH Talks

Connecting students with local technology professionals through short videos. These videos will be available to MPS teachers and partner agencies so that students can learn more about technology careers from practicing technologists.

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Digital Navigator

Assist community members in internet adoption, the use of digital devices, and learning essential digital skills.

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Donations of technology help students experiencing homelessness.

United Way’s Techquity initiative helps bridge the digital divide.

Podcast: The Next Generation

Jobs in the technology field are growing, but as these jobs continue to grow, the workforce skilled enough to take these jobs are decreasing. The same can be said for trade jobs. So how do we build a workforce that is ready to take on these positions? What can we do today to support our next generation? We discuss this and more in our February edition of Living Local, a United Way podcast brought to you by HSA Bank.

Introducing Technology United!

It’s official: IT United, the United Way donor network of technology professionals making a difference in our community through giving, volunteerism, and advocacy, will now be known as Technology United.

PIE, Building Motors, and Exploring STEM Careers

There’s nothing like hands-on experience to get students excited about careers in STEM.

Podcast: Leadership Panel on Innovation & Automation in the Workforce

What will your job look like in 5 years? How about 10? 20? Innovation and automation in the workforce was the topic at hand at a recent Leadership Panel, put on by United Way’s Emerging Leaders and IT United Donor Networks, and generously hosted by GE Healthcare.

Meet United Way Board Chair Cory Nettles

Cory Nettles, founder and managing director at Generation Growth Capital, Inc., was recently named chairman of the board for United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County and will serve a two-year term. Cory, who has been involved with United Way for his entire professional life, took a moment to share his passion with us.

SoftwareONE, Inc. Talks Women in Technology at 2018 CIO Forum

SoftwareONE, Inc. doesn’t always sponsor events, but when they do…it’s the IT United CIO Forum!

Northwestern Mutual Encourages Students to Explore Careers in IT

When it comes to hosting an IT United job shadow for high-schoolers, Northwestern Mutual goes by the motto “show, don’t tell.”

Baird’s Jon Hurley Shares Love of IT with Local Students

Jon Hurley has loved computers since he was a kid. From watching his school transform from ancient IBM's to Windows PC's to working as a Satellite Communications Systems Controller in the United States Air Force to his current work at Baird, Jon loves to take part in IT United events like the Career Fair and My Life! My Plan! and share his love of IT with local students.

From a Life of Accomplishment to a Life of Significance

Jane Durment, the 2017 Linda T. Mellowes Women Leader of the Year award, reflects on her work with Women United, IT United, and the transition from a life filled with professional accomplishments to one that is focused on making a significant community impact.

U.S. Bank’s Prescott Balch on ALICE, Finding New Talent Close to Home

Nine years ago, U.S. Bank Business Information Officer and SVP Prescott Balch recognized a problem common to many companies: the demand for software development continues to rise and continues to outpace new entrants to the field from traditional academic institutions. "Companies rely ever more on their technology, so demand for our skills increases a healthy amount every year. Employers prefer hiring only people with experience, because the work needs to get done fast and right. That approach to staffing seems to be preventing enough people from entering the field," reflects Balch.

Are You Filling Your Kindness Bucket?

Meghan Marsden Parsche is a mother who is teaching her children kindness. A recent moment while bringing her five year-old twins into the classroom reminded her that though it’s important for parents and teachers to tell children about kindness, kids can truly learn about kindness by observing their parents’ behavior.

“What’s Your Why?” Nominate a Community Hero for a P5 Award

Kadie Jelenchick is a 2013 winner of United Way’s Philanthropic 5 Award. A Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, Kadie regularly donates her time and legal services to Legal Action of Wisconsin’s Volunteer Lawyers Project and helps serve the young women of Milwaukee through her role on the Board of Directors of PEARLS for Teen Girls.

Reviving American History

Every year during Black History Month, we hear about the same Black American icons: Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Tubman. The accomplishments of these noble men and women, who fought in their unique ways for the rights of Black Americans, can never be diminished or underestimated. However, why is it that we only hear of a handful of individuals when there are thousands that helped developed America to what it is today? Where are these stories in the history books?

Podcast: How a Volunteer Opportunity Led to a Career Path

The motto for IT United, a United Way donor network group comprised of IT Professionals, is “connecting the dots.” Throughout the year, IT United members volunteer their time to put on an IT Career fair for college and high school students at UW-Milwaukee, as well as coordinating a variety of job shadow opportunities for these students to learn more about the IT field and connect with professionals. Katrina Hightower, a 25-year-old student at UW-Milwaukee studying Information Technology, saw the benefit of these connections when she found her dream internship with ManpowerGroup as a result of her volunteerism at the IT United Career Fair.

My Plea to Every Tech Junkie

Back in 2015, I embarked on a technology journey that focused on helping United Way’s agency program partners build their Information Technology (IT) skills. When I entered this journey I realized two things: first, there is a great need for these agencies to maintain their technology infrastructure, and second, they often don’t have the extra money to spend to get help in this area.

Why We Are Excited for the IT United Career Fair

Two technology enthusiasts teamed up to share their great perspective on why you should get involved with the IT United Career Fair. On April 12 dozens of IT professionals will gather to share insight and advice on technology with high school students.

Coordinated Entry Can Change Our Community

For many non-profits, building the IT foundation to advance its mission and better serve its community can be challenging and impossible to navigate. As non-techies, it’s difficult to comprehend what you need, let alone find a funding source for these sorts of investments in your operations.

Get Involved

For questions or more information about joining Technology United, please contact Cassidy Korpela via email or at 414.263.8163.

Technology United

Technology professionals focused on advocating for digital equity and educating students of all ages.

Changing Lives

Member Benefits

Become a Member Today

Council Members

Happenings & Impact

2024 CIO Forum

Techquity

Tech for Good Marketplace

TECH Talks

Digital Navigator

Related Blogs

Donations of technology help students experiencing homelessness.

Podcast: The Next Generation

Introducing Technology United!

PIE, Building Motors, and Exploring STEM Careers

Podcast: Leadership Panel on Innovation & Automation in the Workforce

Meet United Way Board Chair Cory Nettles

SoftwareONE, Inc. Talks Women in Technology at 2018 CIO Forum

Northwestern Mutual Encourages Students to Explore Careers in IT

Baird’s Jon Hurley Shares Love of IT with Local Students

From a Life of Accomplishment to a Life of Significance

U.S. Bank’s Prescott Balch on ALICE, Finding New Talent Close to Home

Are You Filling Your Kindness Bucket?

“What’s Your Why?” Nominate a Community Hero for a P5 Award

Reviving American History

Podcast: How a Volunteer Opportunity Led to a Career Path

My Plea to Every Tech Junkie

Why We Are Excited for the IT United Career Fair

Coordinated Entry Can Change Our Community

New Technology Increases Efficiency at PEARLS

GE Volunteers Provide Speed Mentoring to Students

The Impact of IT United

A Day In the Life of IT

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