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Management & Team

United Way Team

Mary Sellers Headshot

"I am privileged to lead an incredible team of professionals uniquely dedicated to our community and making life better for those who live here."

Mary Sellers
President

Senior Leadership Team

Community Impact Team

The Community Impact Team at United Way of Central Iowa is led by the Chief Community Impact Officer and is made up of a broad spectrum of nonprofit and community service experts. This team works closely with volunteers, nonprofits, and many other entities to develop and carry out the community impact strategies that are the core of our work in central Iowa. From research to collaboration to execution and beyond, this dedicated group makes sure the dollars raised have the maximum positive impact on our community.

Advancement Team

The Advancement Team, led by Susan Kloewer, is made up of dedicated professionals who work to develop resources to support our mission to improve lives by uniting the caring power of our community. The Donor Engagement group is responsible for all fundraising initiatives, including the annual campaign, Tocqueville Society, major gifts, planned giving, and affinity groups. The Volunteer Engagement group connects volunteers with area nonprofits in need of assistance. The Strategic Communications group ensures consistent and effective communications that build awareness of the programs and initiatives we support and tell the stories of the people we have been fortunate to assist.

Business Service Team

The Business Services Team, led by Anne-Lyse Badou-James, is responsible for financial and budget management, administration and monitoring of fundraising and pledge processing and expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs, and managing the organization’s technology and data assets.

Equity & Talent Team

Chief Equity and Talent Officer Naomi Sea Young Wittstruck leads the Equity and Talent team, which is responsible for the administration of personnel and human resource functions.