United Way

UNITED WAY OF ESSEX AND WEST HUDSON PRESIDENT
ELECTED TO NATIONAL UNITED WAY COUNCIL

Keith H. Green, President of United Way of Essex and West Hudson, has been elected to serve on United Way of America’s National Professional Council.
“The National Professional Council is a valuable leadership and advisory council to the United Way movement,” Keith Green said. “I look forward to being a member of this dynamic advisory group, helping to ensure that our movement continues to meet the highest standards in performance and accountability.”
United Way of America’s National Professional Council comprises 64 United Way CEOs nationwide and serves as a national leadership body for a movement of nearly 1,200 member United Way organizations, advising United Way of America’s president and providing leadership in building the United Way system.
“The National Professional Council has a vital role in building the United Way movement,” Brian Gallagher, President and CEO of United Way of America, said. “Its members work to ensure that our business of advancing the common good is successful in each and every community across America.”
Green will serve a 2-year term.
“United Way’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities,” said Green. “This is an opportunity for me to contribute even more to this effort not only on the local level but the national level as well.”
Prior to his selection as President and CEO, Green served as Senior Vice President – Administration for the United Way Inc. in Los Angeles, California. He also served with the United Way in Los Angeles from 1991 until 2006 where he held a variety of positions within the organization, including Planner/Community Investment Officer, Regional Campaign Director and Vice President – Human Resources. While with that United Way he received several awards, including the NCCJ Volunteer of the Year award and the AFL-CIO Community Award. Green is a graduate of United Way of America’s Charmaine S. Chapman Executive Leadership Program, a 24-month training program.