We are grateful for the more than 100 volunteers that give back to the community by serving on United Way committees. They are crucial to our mission and success!
If you are interested in volunteering with United Way, give us a call at 217-352-5151 to talk about a potential match for your unique skills.
* indicates United Way Board Members
Our Committees
Oversees the fiscal health of our organization, including our budget, audit, and tax filings.
Abigail Hagi, VitalSkin Dermatology
Jackie Hohn, State Universities Retirement System
John Kluth, CCMSI
Geri Melchiorre, University of Illinois System
Charles Osborne*, Hickory Point Bank
Scott Rice, University of Illinois System
Michael Vittone*, Treasurer, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Oversees the organization's Grant processes and monitors community conditions.
Anne Ambrose, Mental Health Professional
Alejandra Griffet, Illinois Early Learning Clearinghouse
Jean Algee, Community Member
Jameel Jones, Urbana Park District
Caitlin Drake*, Busey
Michael Hogue, Retired Early Childhood Educator/ REMAX relator
Carolyn Maille-Petersen, Community Member
Carla McCowan, University of Illinois
Sara Olson, University of Illinois Extension
Kristy Wilson, Champaign Unit 4
Ross Richards, Carle Health
Jennifer Smist*, Chair, University of Illinois
Sarah Gantz*, University of Illinois
Mobilizing women to engage with United Way for progress and community change.
Christy Arnold, Westchester Group Investment Management
Gianina Baker, University of Illinois
Cynthia Bruno, Community Member
Deidra Dame, Community Member
Meg Edwards, University of Illinois
Carrie Eisenmenger*, McClure Financial
Theresa Green, Carle Health
Brenna Kelley Freiburger, Carle Health
Bridgett Laird, Keller Williams Realty
Brittany Simon, Carle Health
Brooke Starks, Legacy Legal
Sarah Bradley, U of I Community Credit Union
Brian Gernant, Carle Health
G. Andrew Hohn, University of Illinois
Jenny Kim, Community Member
Maddie Klein, Busey
Mia Hernandez*, Webber & Thies, P.C.
Morgan Montgomery, FASS
Kyle Sturm, University of Illinois
Shandra Summerville, Champaign County Government
Aaron Anderson, University of Illinois
Meg Dickinson, University of Illinois
Andréa Fain, University of Illinois
Libby Miller, University of Illinois
Jamar Brown, University of Illinois
Demetria Candler*, Chair, State of IL, Guardianship and Advocacy
Demond Dade*, City of Urbana
Kara Johnson*, University of Illinois
Jewell White*, University of Illinois