Women United
The Women United donor network was established locally in 2009 and continues to uplift women and make a positive impact on our area’s youngest residents. Dynamic and influential, these Waymakers™ are committed to advancing early childhood development in Kansas City through leadership, philanthropy, collaboration, and volunteerism.
Our Mission:
Advancing early childhood development in Kansas City.
Membership:
We currently have 650 Women United members locally and Women United includes more than 55,000 members working with United Way chapters in more than 200 communities across the globe.
Why join Women United?
- Invitations to exclusive local volunteer, educational, networking and social events
- Regular communication emails
- United Way apparel or merchandise
- Invitations to other United Way events
- Leadership opportunities
Women United Cabinet Members:
- Cassie Mesche, KPMG
- Gena Fitzgerald, Children’s Mercy
- Ginger Williams, OPTUM
- Gratia Carver, Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Jana Souder, Deloitte
- Jennifer Matney, Graceland University
- Kim Herman, Chair, PNC Bank
- Lauren Carson, Lockton
- Mandy Kruger, Hallmark
- Nikki Meek, Hallmark
- Renita Mollman, Burns & McDonnell
- Sarah Wedel, Cordish
- Tiffany Coleman, Black & Veatch
- Tiffany Hentschel, Johnson Co. Government
One of the things I’ve really enjoyed about joining Women United is meeting so many other talented women in my profession. It’s a great networking opportunity and also a great way to make a difference in Kansas City. For example, we helped out the teachers at Richardson Early Learning Center get ready for the school year in August. Teachers don’t have much time to prepare their classroom, so we knew we were helping reduce their stress, and we had a lot of fun!
Cassie Meschke, KPMG
I was initially drawn to Women United because of friends in the community who shared with me the positive impact Women United has had in our community, specifically for our children. We all have a different skillset and rally together to help make a difference for the children in Kansas City. This is an area that has been near and dear to my heart for many years. The Women United collaboration, teamwork and dedication has not only made a lasting change for our community, but we have also developed lifelong friendships along the way.”
Kim Herman, PNC
