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Alice Barnett
Corporate Giving CoordinatorMy work career with Metro United Way included serving in the Executive Office before moving into the Development Department as a Corporate Giving Coordinator. The most inspiring part of my work over the years is knowing that I have contributed in meeting people’s needs. I love to garden and cook.
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Amy Martin
Corporate Giving CoordinatorIf I were a superhero, I would be Wonder Woman. My superpower would be strength, speed, and the ability to fly. I would go around and put an end to all the gun violence that is happening in our communities right now.
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Sarah Santee
Director, Individual GivingThe most inspiring part of my job is the people. The Metro United Way family – MUW colleagues, donors, and volunteers – who make the powerful, intentional choice to come together to ideate and execute positive and sustainable change so that everyone thrives.
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Tim Sanders
Labor LiaisonI was born and raised in Louisville and am a Business Administration graduate of Northwood University. I am married to Sandra Diane Sanders with two grandchildren, Wade and Dawson, and enjoy exercise and a round of golf. I am inspired by seeing Metro United Way guide families in their worst moments to resources that fulfill their
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Matt Simons
Director, Corporate GivingI started my adult life playing basketball for the University of Louisville (‘93-‘95). After being a classroom teacher, instructional technology and software expert and consulting with nonprofits in the Kentuckiana area, my passion comes from wanting to help solve the systemic issues that build gaps in our 7-county area.
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Laura Tornes
Senior Manager, Grant DevelopmentThe most inspiring part of my job is working systemically to address historical injustices within our community. I’ve taken a systems-level approach in other government and nonprofit roles as a community organizer, neighborhood liaison, and project manager, but I thoroughly enjoy being on this team and ensuring our amazing impact staff have the resources they need to make meaningful change.
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Donna Wooten
Senior Director, Development“Don’t count the days, make the days count.” -Muhammad Ali
I am inspired to each day GET to serve with Metro United Way and invite others to join in advocating for our work and community. We’ve seen as a family how MUW has been there to support us in need, and it is a gift to share that forward
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Mellissa Yeagle
Grants DirectorI love that my job is to make an impact in our community – specifically addressing historical inequities – by using my law, advocacy, and writing expertise to support my colleagues in their work.
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