Category: Staff

We are thrilled to introduce Amanda Lowe as the new Director of Development and Marketing for United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties! Amanda brings more than a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, where she has consistently demonstrated … Continue reading “Welcome Amanda Lowe: Our New Director of Development and Marketing!”

Ethan Reimer, UWHMC Board Member Question: Where did you grow up and what was your family life like? Answer: I grew up and lived in Sedgwick, KS until I graduated from Sedgwick High School and went off to college.  My … Continue reading “It’s My Pleasure to Introduce…”

Mary Goad, UWHMC Board Member Question: Where did you grow up and what was your family life like? Answer: I grew up in Emporia Kansas with my parents and three sisters. Question: Who have been your strongest influences in life?  … Continue reading “It’s My Pleasure to Introduce…”

Layla Nightingale, Coalition Coordinator Question: Where did you grow up and what was your family life like? Answer: I was born and raised in Larned, KS, along with my sister. My mother pursued a career in education, while my father … Continue reading “It’s My Pleasure to Introduce…”

Luretta Turk, Marion County Advisory Council Member My name is Luretta (aka Lu) Turk. I’ve been the Marion County Director of the Department of Aging since May 2023. I was born in Wichita on McConnell Air Force Base as my … Continue reading “It’s My Pleasure to Introduce…”

Mark Rogers, Marion County Advisory Council Member Question: Where did you grow up and what was your family life like? Answer: I grew up in Ethiopia, the child of missionaries. Every fifth year we would live in Henderson, Nebraska, my … Continue reading “It’s My Pleasure to Introduce …”

Melissa Bogunovich, Community Impact Manager Question: Where did you grow up and what was your family life like? Answer: I was born and raised in Newton and I am a first generation from Chinese immigrants. My family started a restaurant … Continue reading “It’s My Pleasure to Introduce…”

Scott Metzler, Harvey County United Way board member By Sheila G. Kelley, development coordinator Question:  Where did you grow up and what was your family life like? Answer: I was born and raised right here in Newton, except for a … Continue reading “It’s My Pleasure to Introduce…”

by Dalton Black, executive director The start of a new year at United Way means it’s time to start building our budget. We put pen to paper to evaluate our programs and fundraising efforts to see how best we can … Continue reading “State of the Campaign”