Staff

  UWJWC Jennifer Banta

Jennifer Banta
President & CEO
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Senior Leadership Team

Dedicated to strengthening communities, United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties' senior leadership team works closely with the Board of Directors, committees and cabinet to manage the day-to-day operations at United Way. Collectively, they spearhead our strategy to deliver local impact and manage ongoing relationships with our stakeholders, which includes donors, investors, sponsors, volunteers and employees.

UWJWC Maria Upah

Maria Upah 
Director of Finance & Operations
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UWJWC Emily Meister

Emily Meister
Director of Community Impact & Engagement
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Kaila Rome

Kaila Rome
Director of Development & Marketing
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Community Impact Team

The Community Impact Team at United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties works closely with volunteers, nonprofits, and many other entities to develop and carry out the community impact strategies that are the core of our work. This dedicated group makes sure the dollars raised have the maximum positive impact on our community.

UWJWC RSVP 55+ Michelle McGraw

Michelle McGraw
55+ RSVP Director
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UWJWC Wendy Nolan

Wendy Nolan 
Community Strategies Coordinator
55+ RSVP Coordinator - Johnson County

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UWJWC Megan Giardino

Megan Giardino
55+ RSVP Coordinator - Washington County
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Mary Maine
55+ RSVP Coordinator - Des Moines County
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Megan Mier
55+ RSVP Coordinator - Muscatine County
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Operational Services

UWJWC Amy Schaefer

Amy Schaefer 
Office Coordinator
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