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United Way Worldwide Announces New Board of Trustees to Advance Mission and Elevate Community Impact

Multidisciplinary leads elected representing influential groups, including Paramount, NFL Players Association, and the World Health Organization. 

By Kimberly Torguson
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United Way Worldwide Announces New Board of Trustees to Advance Mission and Elevate Community Impact

Multidisciplinary leads representing influential groups, including Paramount, NFL Players Association, and the World Health Organization elected to strengthen and advance United Way Worldwide efforts

Alexandria, VA—Today, United Way Worldwide announced the election of five new Board of Trustees chosen by United Way members at the Annual Meeting of the Members held on July 15, 2024. 
 

Election to the United Way Worldwide Board of Trustees, First Three-Year Term:

  • Michelle De La Isla, Chief Executive Officer, Hack.Diversity
  • Helene Glotzer, Head of Enterprise Risk Management and Partner Director on Bridgewater’s Operating Board, Bridgewater Associates
  • Melissa Potter, Executive Director, Paramount Global
  • Teri Smith, Chief Operating Officer, NFL Players Association
  • Geetha Tharmaratnam, Chief Impact Investment Officer, World Health Organization
     

These distinguished leaders join other United Way Worldwide’s current Board of Trustees representing diverse and influential sector leaders in and outside the United Way network. The United Way Worldwide Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the business affairs of the organization, including strategic leadership, resource and relationship management, reputation building and stewardship of the organization’s mission and assets.

“United Way Worldwide has been strengthening communities for over 135 years and looking ahead to our next century of service and beyond, we must think boldly,” said Angela F. Williams, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide. “Our new trustees bring diverse expertise and fresh insights that will help us achieve long-lasting impact within communities globally. I look forward to working with these leaders to accelerate innovation and growth—and ensure United Way is relevant, impactful, and sustainable.” 

While ushering in a new chapter, UWW also extends deep gratitude to five outgoing trustees for their unwavering dedication, remarkable service, and thoughtful solutions while driving positive change. These members include: 

  • Marc Bitzer, Chief Executive Officer, Whirlpool
  • Orvin Kimbrough, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Midwest BankCentre
  • David Preschlack, Chief Executive Officer, Diamond Sports Group, LLC
  • Liz Schuler, President, AFL-CIO
  • Deanna Strable, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President, Principal Financial Group

 

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ABOUT UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE
United Way brings people together to build strong communities where everyone thrives. As one of the world's largest privately funded charities, we serve 95% of U.S. communities and 37 countries and territories, impacting more than 48 million people every year. Through United Way, communities tackle tough challenges and work with private, public, and nonprofit partners to boost education, economic solutions, and health resources. United Way is the mission of choice for 1.5 million volunteers, 6.8 million donors, and 45,000 corporate partners in thousands of communities worldwide in our second century of service. Together, we are building resilient, equitable communities across the globe. Learn more at UnitedWay.org and follow us via @UnitedWay and #LiveUnited.

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