Leadership Groups

Women's Leadership Council

Around the country, United Ways are mobilizing women and providing them a greater voice, by educating and encouraging them to effect change in their communities; creating venues to share their concerns and visions; and strengthening their relationships with each other and with their local United Way. Northern Nevada's women leaders are key decision makers and philanthropists. They invest their time, talent and resources in a wide variety of local non-profit organizations.

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra's Women’s Leadership Council promotes community involvement and philanthropic giving among women in our community with the purpose of furthering United Way’s community-based agenda. United Way is in a unique position to leverage the collective giving ability of women leaders in the community.

UWNNS Board Member Vaughna Bendickson is the chairperson of the founding member group, and we thank her for her leadership.  Please contact Donna Ruiz at 775-325-8907 for more information on membership or the next Women's Leadership Council event in case you'd like to get to know this dynamic group of women leaders.

Student United Way

Student United Way is a student-led community change organization. Student leaders advance the common good, develop leadership skills and join the growing United Way movement by giving, advocating and volunteering on campus and in the community.

Mission: The Student United Way at the University of Nevada, Reno serves the local community by 1) Giving, Advocating and Volunteering in the areas of Education, Financial Stability and Health, 2) helping members and other students grow as leaders and connect to the community, and 3) building lasting relationships amongst members and with the United Way movement. 

Pictured:  Kristina Colyer, Student United Way President, 2009/10