Jeniffer Hutchinson-Fernandez, a dedicated advocate for veterans, has been named one of OBJ’s Veterans of Influence. Learn about her inspiring journey from military service to becoming a vital resource for veterans in need.
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Jessica Ganson to Senior Vice President, Human Resources! Jessica joined HFUW in 2023 as a Human Resources Director. We are excited to see her continue to lead our HR team in her new role. Please join us in congratulating Jessica on her well-deserved promotion! Her leadership and […]
Explore Ray Larsen’s retirement and the transition at HFUW, welcoming Kelly Astro as Senior VP of Community Impact and highlighting Dr. JahKiya Bell and Heath Wells’ expanded roles.
Graciela Noriega Jacoby, COO at Heart of Florida United Way, has been honored as a 2024 Women Who Mean Business honoree by the Orlando Business Journal. Explore her remarkable journey of leadership, community service, and business excellence in Central Florida.
Explore the inaugural Coffee & Conversations event by Heart of Florida United Way during Black History Month, highlighting the significance of dialogue in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Discover how this event amplified Black voices and encouraged a deeper understanding of Black history and culture within the organization.
Israel Navarro is now the Director of Quality Assurance and Training for 211 and Crisis Services at Heart of Florida United Way. Discover his journey from a 211 Supervisor to a leader committed to enhancing community support and service excellence.
Learn how Carolyn Shermer, Senior VP of IT at Heart of Florida United Way, recently completed the MIT Executive Program on Artificial Intelligence, giving her new insights into the role of AI in business innovation.
We’re proud to welcome Susan Makowski to the HFUW team as our new Vice President of Resource Development. With 20+ years of nonprofit and public sector experience, Susan’s leadership will be instrumental in driving our work forward. Prior to joining HFUW, she served as the Grants Manager for United Against Poverty Orlando and also served […]
Heart of Florida United Way is proud to announce our new Associate Vice President of Compliance and Risk Management, Yasmin Andre. Yasmin Andre has been with Heart of Florida United Way since 2016, originally working as the Ryan White Clinical Quality Manager and later as the Program Director for Ryan White programs. Yasmin has provided […]
Heart of Florida United Way is proud to announce our new Vice President of Resource Development, Parker Smith. Before arriving in Central Florida in 2021, Parker began his career serving as a legislative aide — working on political campaigns in his hometown of Cleveland, Cincinnati and throughout Ohio. After successfully managing a race for the […]
We have exciting news! Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is proud to announce that our very own Senior Vice President of Donor and Volunteer Experiences Ashley Blasewitz is being recognized by the Orlando Business Journal as one of their 40 Under 40 honorees! Ashley leads the direction of our marketing and communications department and our […]
Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) is proud to announce that on Thursday, October 13, 2022, our very own Mikaela “Mika” Mendoza-Cardenal earned the Trailblazer Award at the Orlando Come Out with Pride Festival’s “We Shall Overcome: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Diversity” event. Mika is the Clinical Quality Manager for Ryan White Part B/General Revenue at HFUW. […]
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