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 |
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Letitia Walker
United Way 2-1-1 Coordinator
(608) 246-4350
Letitia.Walker@uwdc.org |
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