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United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County is proud to announce Christy L. Brown, J.D. is the 2023 Recipient of the Linda McFerrin African American Nonprofit Leadership Award. Brown is the President of Alverno College.

The recipient of this annual award is chosen by United Way's Diversity Leadership Society and a $5,000 grant is made to the organization they represent. The winner is announced each year on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.

The Diversity Leadership Society's annual Linda McFerrin Award was established in 2018 by Cory and Michelle Nettles. The award recognizes an outstanding African American nonprofit executive who has provided exemplary leadership in the community. Brown will accept her award at the United Way Annual Meeting on February 29.

If you're interested in joining the Diversity Leadership Society council, reach out to Diamond Herring-Rodgers.

Join Pride United for a do-good time at AMPED Karaoke Bar. There will be a special guest performance from one of Milwaukee's talented Drag Queens. Pride United is a network of LGBTQ+ leaders, allies, and advocates who are committed to addressing key issues that disproportionately affect members of the LGBTQ+ community.

When: February 22, 2024
Time: 5:30-8:00pm
Where: AMPED Karaoke Bar - 910 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Cost: $20
*A portion of the ticket price is considered a donation to United Way. We have determined the tax-deductible value to be $15.
Register Now!

If you are interested in joining Pride United or the Pride United Council, contact Diamond Herring-Rodgers.

Celebrate International Women's Day with Technology United by attending the 2024 CIO Forum, which will feature a panel on attracting and retaining women in the technology industry.

2024 Panelists include Tonjia Coverdale, from Associated Bank; Diane Schwarz, from Johnson Controls; Amanda Alwy, from ManpowerGroup; and Jeff Sippel, from Northwestern Mutual.

Data Privacy & AI panelists and event registration can be found here.

If you are interested in supporting Technology United or have questions about the 2024 CIO Forum, please reach out to the Technology United Engagement Manager, Cassidy Korpela.

Please join us in welcoming 2024-2025 Women's Leadership Council Co-Chair, Lee Anne Conta (right), from von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Conta joins current Co-Chair, Leslie Wininger, who will serve on the United Way Board of Directors this year.

"I am truly honored to be elected as co-chair of the Women's Leadership Council, an amazing group of strong and inspirational women who compassionately and thoughtfully support the important work of United Way. I am passionate about shining a light on youth mental health as we continue our support of Empowering Minds in 2024."
- Lee Anne Conta

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County's chapter of Women United is the largest Women United donor network in the United Way system! Learn more about their work and the Council overseeing this talented group of philanthropists.

If you are interested in joining Women United, please contact Nancy Clarkin.

Please join the Emerging Leaders Council in welcoming our 2024 and 2025 Co-Chairs, Alex Lackore (middle) from Ernst & Young, and Lindsey Ashenden (left) from ManpowerGroup. Lackore and Ashenden have supported the goals of Emerging Leaders for many years, and we are excited to have them step into leadership roles.

They will be joining current Co-Chair, Joshua Smith (right), who will serve on the United Way Board of Directors this year.

If you're interested in learning more about Emerging Leaders and how to join, reach out to Kristen Hagen.

Please join the LINC Committee to welcome Jaquilynn Huff (left), from Familia Dental, as an incoming co-chair for 2024 and 2025. Huff became involved with United Way after participating in the Spring 2023 Project LEAD cohort and has continued to support a variety of United Way volunteer opportunities.

Her leadership and commitment to philanthropic work did not go unnoticed and we are excited to welcome her as a LINC Co-Chair in 2024.

If you're interested in learning more about LINC and how to join this network of young professionals, reach out to Kristen Hagen.

If your New Year's resolution focuses on improving your health, consider volunteering with United Way. Volunteering can be an attainable way of staying mentally and physically healthy.

For people 65 or older, volunteering leads to lower rates of depression and anxiety, which reduces the risk of health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and other general illnesses. Whether you're looking for something as an individual, group, or family, United Way has the right volunteer opportunity for you.

Check out our ongoing volunteer opportunities here.

To learn more or join Retire United, please contact Bev Arrowood.