United Way of the
United is the Way
United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley believes that where a child lives or how much a family earns should not determine their opportunities in life. Since 1950, we’ve brought people together to respond to the Chattahoochee Valley’s most pressing needs, guided by local data, informed by local voices, and strengthened by the generosity and involvement of people across our region.
Every dollar raised here stays here. Through local partnerships and investments, we direct resources where they’re needed most, working toward a stronger Chattahoochee Valley where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Ten counties. Two states. One region.
United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley proudly serves ten counties across Georgia and Alabama: Chattahoochee, Clay, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Russell, Stewart, Talbot, and Taylor.
Our Mission
We unite people, resources, and solutions to improve lives across the Chattahoochee Valley.
Our Vision
A Chattahoochee Valley where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Our Team
Meet the team leading our work in the Chattahoochee Valley.
Terrika Barnes
Director of Community Case Management
Shay Batton
Finance & Operations Specialist
Jennifer Bickerstaff
Chief Operating Officer & Strategy, General Counsel
Tamara Campbell
Community Schools Manager
Rachel Chambless
Director of Engagement
Marina Figueroa
Technology and Data Liaison, 211 Community Resource Center
Pat Frey
Vice President of Home for Good
Jarvis Hamilton
Community School Coordinator
Robert Heard
Community School Coordinator
Alex Hinton
Chief Financial Officer
Sidney Houck
Community Schools Director
Tray Jefferson
Community School Coordinator
Charles Jeffries
Community Data Manager
Imani Jones
Manager of The Basics and Resilient Chattahoochee Valley
Chanel Linnear
Manager of the 211 Community Resource Center, Data and GIS Strategy Analyst
Jazmin Lopez
211 Community Referral Specialist
Cathy McClendon
Personnel and Operations Coordinator, 211 Community Resource Center
Ben Moser
President & CEO
Candace Muncy-Thomas
Director of Community Investment
DaMeca Neal
Front Desk Coordinator
Stephanie Patterson
Grants and Receivables Manager
Egypt Porter
Community School Coordinator
Tamara R. Pizarro
Community School Coordinator
Tammie Redding
211 Community Referral Specialist
Elizabeth Rodriguez
Development Coordinator
Briana Rohadfox
Community Schools Coordinator
Jordan Smith
Development Manager
Jennifer St. John
Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Networks
Alex Thompson
Director of Marketing & Communications
Briana Tucker
211 Community Referral Specialist
Erica Walker
Vice President of Major Gifts
Valerie Ward
Vice President of Resource Development
Edith Wells
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides trusted leadership and guidance for United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley. These dedicated community leaders safeguard our mission, ensure accountability, and help chart the course for lasting impact. With diverse expertise and a deep commitment to our region, the Board ensures that United Way remains a strong, transparent, and effective force for community good.
Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims
Troy University
Chair
Mr. Kevin Blair
Synovus
Ms. Catherine Budzynski
Community Leader/Attorney
Mr. Craig Burgess, J.D.
Morehouse College
Mr. Mike Burns
Retired, Fort Benning Maneuver Center of Excellence
Ms. Melissa Gauntt
East Alabama Chamber of Commerce
Treasurer
Dr. Asanté Hilts
Valley Healthcare System
Mr. Isaiah Hugley
Community Leader
Mr. Bill Little
St. Francis Emory Healthcare
Mr. Reggie Lewis
TSYS
Ms. Tana McHale
Pratt Whitney Commercial Engines
Mr. Rinkesh Patel
RAM Hotel Management
Mr. Robbie Raybon
Covey Equity
Mr. Teddy Reese
The Office of Poverty Reduction/The Reese Firm LLC
Mr. Chris Schoonover
Synovus
Rabbi Beth Schwartz
Retired, Temple Israel
Home for Good Steering Committee Chair
Ms. Jackie Screws
Retired, Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Mr. Len Sexton
Synovus Securities, Inc.
Mr. Raymond Smith
Retired, Phenix City, AL Government
Mr. Will Thompson
Synovus
Mr. W. Clark Turner
W.C. Turner Investments
Community Investment Steering Committee Chair
Mr. Jack Turner
Gwaltney Ventures/TigerJack LLC
Mr. Rob Ward
St. Luke Church
Ms. Randi Warren
Aflac
Immediate Past Chair
Community Investment
Steering Committee
Our Community Investment Steering Committee leads a large team of volunteers in United Way’s Community Investment grant process, strategically directing donor dollars back into our community. Local nonprofits apply for funding, and these volunteers review applications, evaluate outcomes, and conduct site visits. This committee provides funding recommendations that support local voices and programs making the greatest impact in our community.
Chris Schoonover
Synovus
Catherine Budzynski
Community Leader/Attorney
Joan Clarke-Narcisse
Aflac
Lesley Dudley
TSYS, A Global Payments Company
Angelia Sharpe
TSYS, A Global Payments Company
Ray Smith
Retired, Phenix City, AL Government
Clark Turner
W.C. Turner Investments
Chair
The Alexis de Tocqueville Society
The Tocqueville Society is a group of extraordinary community leaders, executives, and philanthropists who demonstrate their commitment to our mission by supporting our annual campaign at the highest level. We are also deeply grateful to those supporters who wish to remain anonymous.
