Who we are

The United Way Network

United Way is a global network for community action. It brings people and resources together to address the toughest challenges present in communities around the globe.
There are 43 independently operated United Ways serving counties across Indiana. With support from state and national leaders, these local United Ways are identifying their local community’s most pressing needs and collaborating across sectors to efficiently meet those needs.

IUW’s Mission

We are the leading voice to advocate, engage, and partner with a strong United Way network and key stakeholders to advance human well-being throughout Indiana.

Our Vision

A future where Indiana’s United Ways thrive.

Our Core Values

» IUW develops people and organizations. » IUW is a leader within the United Way Network. » IUW does the work that matters. » We treat each other with respect and dignity. » IUW operates with integrity, accountability and transparency.

Our Work

1 in 4 adults in Indiana can be counted as Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed – meaning that despite working, the household is just one unexpected financial hardship or emergency away from dire straits.  We know that where we are in our lives -and the resources we have at hand – affect our ability to get ahead and stay ahead, to maneuver complex situations.  From providing impact work funding for United Ways to engaging in public policy, we are working to ensure everyone, especially struggling, working families,  has the resources, supports, and opportunities needed to thrive.

Our Team

Management Team

Michael Budd
President and CEO
Fady Qaddoura
CFO/CIO
Tonja Stokes
VP of Organizational Development & Member Services
Caroline Bailey
Director, UniFi

Staff

Briann Black
Accounting Manager,
UniFi
Brenda Ferry
Staff Accountant
Rachel Lee
Director of Statewide Capital Projects Initiative
Brian Lohsl
Impact & Public Policy Strategist
Rachel Mahurin
Processor,
UniFi
Tiffany Mertz
Grants, Research, and Administrative Support Specialist
Barb Mundy
AR, AP, Payroll Clerk,
UniFi
Melanie Negrin
Marketing & Engagement Strategist
Mary Parham
Processor, UniFi
Bill Rieth
Senior Strategist – Executive Coach
Lindsey Robinson
Organizational Success Strategist
Laura Rutter
Processor,
UniFi

Our Board

Executive Committee

Brent Wake
Chair
Member-At-Large Marion County
Ashley Martin
Vice-Chair
Member Affiliated with Crossroads United Way
John Niederman
Treasurer
Member-At-Large Allen County
The Hon. Angie Nelson Deuitch
Secretary
Member Affiliated with United Way of LaPorte County
Kirk Klabunde
Member-At-Large Hamilton County
Member-At-Large Dan Rhodes
Member-At-Large Boone County

Members

Martha Ahlers
Member Affiliated with United Way of Southwestern Indiana
Jessica Ausbrook
Member Affiliated with United Way of Howard & Tipton Counties
Niki Avina
Member-At-Large Lake County
Tamara Brinkman
Professional at United Way of Whitewater Valley
Priyanka Shah Brunese
Member-At-Large Tippecanoe County
Nick Darrah
Member Affiliated With United Way of Allen County
Lucia A Downton
Member-at-Large Hancock County
Jennifer Gallagher
Professional at United Way of Central Indiana
Jenni Marsh
Professional at Heart of Indiana United Way
Tom Murtaugh
Member Affiliated With United Way of Greater Lafayette
Tina Patton
Member-At-Large St. Joseph County
Richard Payonk
Member-at-Large Vigo County
Liz Sedler
Member Affiliated with United Way of Greater Cincinnati – Dearborn and Ohio County, IN
Mark Stewart
Professional at United Way of Bartholomew County
Tekiah Tunstall
Member Affiliated With United Way of Central Indiana
Jonathan Weinzapfel
Member-At-Large Marion County