Deedra Atkinson Executive Vice President, Community Impact and Strategy (608) 246-4345 Deedra.Atkinson@uwdc.orgDeedra leads a team that oversees the projects and processes designed to improve the human condition in Dane County. Collaboratively with our nonprofit partners and hundreds of volunteers, we determine the strategies and local approaches to achieve measurable results. She understands the value of each and every individual in our community and how important it is to make sure that everyone’s voice is heard. Deedra’s area of expertise include strategic planning, community engagement, strengthen agencies and measurements. |
Steve Blankenheim Achievement Connections High School Math Tutoring Program Director (608) 246-4350 X6312 Steve.Blankenheim@uwdc.org |
Keetra Burnette Senior Director, Education, Income and Health (608) 246-5493 Keetra.Burnette@uwdc.orgKeetra ensures we are achieving measurable results in the areas of Education, Safety and Health. Her desire to create a community where everyone is connected to the resources they need fuels her desire to live and work in Dane County. Keetra is the go to gal for helping others realize the tremendous impact the United Way has on our community. |
Hayley Chesnik Assistant Director of Strategic Collaborations (608) 246-4373 Hayley.Chesnik@uwdc.org |
Martha Cranley Director, Community Impact: Basic Needs (608) 246-4353 Martha.Cranley@uwdc.orgMartha is focused on decreasing family homelessness in Dane County. She loves being so close to the action and working directly with volunteers and donors who have the power to change our community. Martha is the master of all things housing and homelessness. |
Baltazar De Anda-Santana Director, Community & Volunteer Engagement (608) 246-4390 Baltazar.DeAnda@uwdc.org |
Sandy Erickson Director, Community Impact: Health Initiatives (608) 246-4354 Sandy.Erickson@uwdc.orgSandy is focused on making sure people’s health issues are identified and treated early. She understands how important good health is to the potential of a community. Sandy is our resident expert on community resources for medical, dental, and behavioral health care, health insurance reform and HealthConnect. |
Rachel Gundacker United Way 2-1-1/Volunteer Center Assistant Director (608) 246-4372 Rachel.Gundacker@uwdc.orgRachel ensures everyone has access to the many resources our community has to offer. She understands how important it is for people to feel empowered to make positive change in their lives. Rachel loves getting new agencies listed in the 2-1-1 resource database. |
Alyssa Picek Ignaczak Assistant Director of Strategic Collaborations (608) 246-4379 Alyssa.Ignaczak@uwdc.org |
Elena Jimenez-Quiroz Community Impact Coordinator (608) 246-4395 Elena.Jimenez-Quiroz@uwdc.orgElena plays a key role in supporting work that unifies our community. She knows that by bringing together different groups of people we can create real change for all Dane County residents. Elena is the resident expert for certification of the State & Federal Combined Campaigns. |
Toya Johnson Director, Community Impact: Self Reliance and Independence (608) 246-5499 Toya.Johnson@uwdc.orgToya has always had a passion for working to better the lives of people. She is focused on helping seniors and people with disabilities stay in their homes. Toya also works to ensure that high school youth with emotional and behavioral disorders transition successfully from high school to employment and /or post-secondary education. She know that if people are able to maintain their independence, they will not only have a sense of security, but also the ability to contribute to the community in which they live. |
Angela Jones Director, Community Impact: Safe Communities, Strong Neighborhoods (608) 246-4376 Angela.Jones@uwdc.orgAngela is focused on reducing violence toward individuals and making sure more people on pathways out of poverty. She believes everyone in Dane County deserves to thrive in a safe, educated and healthy community. Angie works with all things related to employment, reintegration and community safety. |
Melanie Lucas Volunteer Center/United Way 2-1-1 Assistant (608) 246-4381 Melanie.Lucas@uwdc.orgMelanie works to help people to find their passion through service. She knows that volunteers make our community great and she is thankful to be able to meet so many of these generous people. Melanie is very good at matching volunteers with just the right volunteer opportunity. |
Bree (Briony) MacPhee Community impact: Achievement Connections (608) 245-8072 Briony.Macphee@uwdc.orgBriony brings partners together to increase our impact and reach. Briony believes that civic engagement and trust are two of the most important factors that make a community strong. Bree’s specialty is in our education area, in which she focuses on grant seeking and writing, program monitoring and evaluation and initiative results and impact. |
Lauren Martin Director, Community Impact: Born Learning (608) 246-5488 Lauren.Martin@uwdc.orgLauren works to ensure children are cared for and have fun as they become prepared for school. She knows that in order to build a strong future for Dane County, we must start with our youngest residents. |
Kathy Martinson Senior Director, Community Engagement (608) 246-4356 Kathy.Martinson@uwdc.orgKathy engages the community because she knows that when we all work together towards a common goal, we can achieve the impossible. Through volunteers and community leaders, Kathy helps advance the LIVE UNITED movement. |
Elisabeth Marx Senior Director, Strategic Collaborations (608) 246-5481 Elisabeth.Marx@uwdc.orgElisabeth can be found working in all areas of the community finding the resources to bring big ideas to life. Daily, she is humbled by the remarkable and caring people she works with and knows that individuals here are committed to helping each other prosper. |
Catina McAlister United Way 2-1-1/Volunteer Center Coordinator (608) 246-5497 Catina.McAlister@uwdc.org |
Jonathan McConnell United Way 2-1-1/Volunteer Center Coordinator (608) 246-5498 Jon.McConnell@uwdc.org |
Ági Rédei United Way 2-1-1/ Volunteer Center Coordinator (608) 246-5494 Agi.Redei@uwdc.orgÁgi coordinates training and outreach for 2-1-1 volunteers and provides statistical information on the needs of the community. Her passion for helping people in our community get connected to resources, drives her work every day. If you would like to learn what needs United Way’s 2-1-1 sees in the community or how many referrals your agency received from 2-1-1, contact Ági. |
Pha Vang Volunteer Center/United Way 2-1-1 Coordinator (608) 246-4388 Pha.Vang@uwdc.org |
Letitia Walker United Way 2-1-1 Coordinator (608) 246-4350 Letitia.Walker@uwdc.org |
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