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Diversity & Inclusion at United Way

We believe that diversity of thought as well as visible diversity of staff and volunteers strengthens United Way of Greater Rochester's ability to achieve its mission, vision, philosophy and values. United Way is committed to having a workforce and volunteer teams that reflect and celebrate the diversity of our community in all respects.

Message about Diversity at United Way

United Way recognizes that in order to effectively engage our community, staff, volunteers, donors and community partners to achieve our community impact goals, we must embrace the diversity of the communities we serve. Our culture, recruitment, partnerships and other business practices demonstrate inclusiveness in every way we can. Externally, we work with organizations—non-profit and for-profit alike—that represent the diverse spectrum of providers, businesses and clients that our community has to offer. Internally, our mission is to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment where people feel supported and listened to and where they can strive for their personal best at work. We celebrate our community's diversity and welcome the opportunity to continue partnerships with all walks of Rochester life.

Peter Carpino Theresa Thompson
President Human Resources Associate

United Way's Diversity Council

Kim Brown
Accountant - Finance Department


Clark King
Senior Major Gifts Associate


Elizabeth Marchese
Manager Quality Assurance - Community Investment


Mark Miller
Campaign Assistant - Resource Development


Theresa Thompson
Human Resource Associate & D & I Champion, Human Resources Department


Delores Ugwu
Receptionist and General Support Assistant


Kathleen Whelehan
Senior Vice President Resource Development, Major and Planned Giving, Regional Operations & Workplace Campaign


Rodney Young
Senior Resource Development Associate; Coordinator of AALDP, LLDP, Circulo Latino and Howard Wilson Coles


Janet Zienkiewicz
Senior Vice President Human Resources and Administration