About Us
United Way of Treasure Valley
United for Our Community
United Way of Treasure Valley brings people together to create lasting change. Since 1930, we’ve worked across sectors to improve health, education, financial stability, and community resilience — all backed by local data and driven by local voices.
Team
Meet the team leading our work in the Treasure Valley.
Barb Aberg
Senior Staff Accountant
Joyce Bailey
Community Investment Manager
Carlyn Blake
Director of Development & Community Engagement
Danielle Blumhardt
Community Schools Coach
Kaycee Cron
Donor Engagement Coordinator
Teresa Fong
Community Schools Administrative and Finance Coordinator
Michael Hercus
Development Systems Manager
Sarah Henthorn
Community School Coach Sarah Kelly
Community Schools Data and Evaluation Coordinator
Savannah Lewis
Senior Manager of Development and Community Engagement
Katie Marshall
Community Schools Engagement and Sustainability Manager
Sara Nord
Community School Project Director
Mark Nail
Director of Finance
Megan Remaley
President and CEO
Lukas Robertson
Marketing & Communications Strategist
Laura Roghaar
Community School Senior Project Manager
Cassandra Raya
Executive Assistant
L'Tanya Self
Community School Coach
Jean Tomasek
Finance Specialist
Nylene Wantulok
Community Resources Coordinator
Anne Wolverton
Director of Community ImpactBoard of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides trusted leadership and guidance for United Way of Treasure Valley. These dedicated community leaders safeguard our mission, ensure accountability, and help chart the course for lasting impact. With diverse expertise and a deep commitment to our region, the Board ensures that United Way remains a strong, transparent, and effective force for community good.
Kelli Badesheim
RetiredChair
Beth Toal
St. Luke's Health SystemVice Chair
Weston Arnell
GardnerSecretary
Wes Jost
Zions BankTreasurer
James Alderman
J.R. SimplotHeather Chambers
WaFd BankMitch Colburn
Idaho PowerChris Forrey
Boise CascadeSusan Hall
RetiredRyan Hoopes
First Interstate BankAmelia Keily
Boise State UniversityShirley O'Neil
Community AdvocateMegan Remaley
United Way of Treasure ValleyDan Tillis
Montana-Dakota Utilities Group / Intermountain GasJarom Wagoner
The City of CaldwellCommunity Cabinet
Our Community Cabinet members are the driving force behind turning voices into action! These skilled leaders are the front line champions in our community campaign, extending the reach of the United Way resource development team. They recruit new donors, forge business relationships, and express gratitude to our generous supporters. Comprising passionate individuals with clout and influence, they're dedicated to rolling up their sleeves to raise resources and build relationships that power the United Way of Treasure Valley's vital work.
Kim Tower
PacificSource Health PlansCo-Chair
Angie Robertson
Montana-Dakota Utilities, Inc. / Intermountain GasCo-Chair
Becca Charrier
CS BeefCharles Coggins
Boise CascadeAdrienne Esposito
WaFdSue Hall
RetiredMaureen Hamilton
Regence Blue ShieldChellie Jensen
Idaho PowerTim Matthews
PacificSource Health PlansDavid Roberts
DL EvansShay Smith
Columbia BankKatie Wegley
SimplotKari Woosley
First Interstate BankVision Council
Our Vision Council is made up of local volunteers who bring the community’s voice to United Way of Treasure Valley’s work. They help guide where donor dollars are invested, ensuring that funding tackles the most pressing challenges facing our neighbors. By recommending grant funding priorities, Vision Council members help shape lasting change in Youth Opportunity, Healthy Communities, Financial Stability, and Community Resiliency.
Brie Sandow
St. Luke'sDanielle Higley
Community VolunteerMark Bell
RetiredMegan Antonovich
SimplotMelissa Thom
Idaho PowerSarah Wissenbach
Idaho Community FoundationAmy Campbell
PacificSourceHeather Chambers
Washington Federal BankHeidi Graham
Community VolunteerJet Hood
Community VolunteerMegan Ramey
Easter Seals-GoodwillRhiannon Avery
Idaho Housing & Finance AssociationMark Babson
Ada County Community ParamedicsHolly Sue Kerns
Blue Cross of IdahoKen Eixenberger
CitiFinancial information
United Way of Treasure Valley turns your generosity into lasting change! United Way of Treasure Valley is honored to receive Charity Navigator’s coveted 4-star rating for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency charitynavigator.org.
United Way of Treasure Valley is committed to continuous fiscal responsibility as we engage and mobilize the community to address our greatest local challenges. Every health, education, or financial stability project in which we are involved begins with evidence-based decision-making that minimizes wasted effort among our community partners and maximizes the collective impact of local resources.
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United Way of Treasure Valley funds local projects in three ways:
Community Impact Grants
UWTV makes opportunity happen here by providing multi-year grant funding to local collective impact partners that foster shared visions, demonstrate data-drive measurable impact, and bring/co-locate services to the populations with the most need in trusted locations like schools and community centers.
Program Grants
UWTV turns voices into action through annual program grants to organizations that make a measurable impact on our community’s greatest needs in the areas of education, health and financial stability.
Flex Grants
Funding available year-round that allows United Way of Treasure Valley to support new projects outside of the annual grant process.
Financial Documents