MEET THE TEAM
Our dedicated team at United Way Whitewater Valley works closely with our board of directors, agency partners and corporate partners to provide essential opportunities to everyone in Wayne and Union counties.
Leadership Transition
After nearly 7 years of dedicated leadership as President & CEO of United Way of Whitewater Valley, Tamara Brinkman stepped down on May 29, 2026. During her tenure, Tamara built collaboration across the region through quarterly lunch and learns, overseen the distribution of over $1 million in grants to local health and human services nonprofits, provided oversight to mission driven programs that advance youth opportunity, healthy community, and financial security, and partnered with companies across Wayne and Union Counties to raise funds through workplace campaigns.
“It has been an incredible honor to serve Whitewater Valley for the last seven years,” said Brinkman. “Working alongside our partners to meet the immediate needs of our local residents and businesses while removing barriers to long-term success has shown me that the United Way model strengthens our entire community. Thank you for your collaboration and generosity during my time as President & CEO.”
“The Board of United Way of Whitewater Valley is grateful to Tamara for her leadership and service over the past seven years,” said Karen Pipes, Board Chair. “Transitions are an inevitable part of organizational growth. With a new strategic plan guiding us, Tamara’s departure, and our move to a new office space in June, United Way will herald in a new chapter. The Board has activated its transition plan, and we’re eager to build on our current foundation to accelerate impact and momentum in the coming year.”
