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I am thankful for a leader who is so committed to Living United; relentlessly pursuing both traditional and new ways to improve lives and strengthen communities.  You are dedicated to sharing what matters – including spreading Christmas cheer!

Christy ApisaCommunity Impact Manager

I appreciate you for accepting the challenge to take UWCF to the next level. Most importantly, thank you for believing in the power of investing in human capital. I am grateful for you and pray you can take a few moments to spend additional time with Eric and precious Olivia today – you deserve it!

Danielle BakerDirector of Philanthropy

I just want to say thank you for your great leadership. You have navigated us, both your staff and our community, through this pandemic. I appreciate your personal check-ins, your sensitivity and your determination to make our United Way thrive!

Emily CoxResource Development Manager

Even though I will never believe you, thank you for continually telling me that things at UWCF are not like this and that things will slow down, always with a smile.

Rod CrowleyCOO

I remember my first week at United Way Christina took me to lunch. I didn’t know her at all. She wasn’t the CEO yet, she wasn’t my supervisor, she wasn’t even a coworker within my department. But that simple act shows how Christina has always cared deeply about the staff, like family. I couldn’t ask for a better boss. Thank you, Christina.

Lance FergusonCommunications Coordinator

It is a blessing to work alongside Christina to improve the lives of people throughout our community. Her dedication and care for our community is an inspiration. Thank you, Christina, for putting our team and community first and making working for UWCF such a pleasure. We are lucky to have such a rock star leading United Way of Central Florida!

Katherine FitzwaterVP of Marketing & Communications

Thank you so much for your leadership and support.  I appreciate everything you have done for this staff, as well as the support for myself and my family.  You are a great boss and friend.

John HardestyDirector of Finance

Christina, when I started my journey with UWCF I remember seeing pictures of you on our website and thinking “Man, that is who I want to be.” As a freshly graduated college student, I saw you as a young professional woman that had already made it so far in her career. You were what millennials call “goals.” I am so thankful to have the opportunity to serve under your leadership! UWCF and our community are blessed to have you. Thank you for everything you do!

Kaitlyn MarcumDonor Services

Your dedication to our success never goes unnoticed. Thank you for everything that you do. We are so lucky to have you as our boss!

Jodi MillerDirector of Success By 6

Thank you for always having an open door and being so easy to talk to! It was great spending time with you at Lean Spaces!

Jackie OuztsDonor Services

Thank you Christina for always supporting and loving your staff!

Coleen PizzutiFamily Fundamentals Program Manager

Thank you Christina for all you do for United Way of Central Florida. You are always looking for innovative ways to make our community better. Enjoy this day!

Justin PughMarketing Manager

Your leadership has meant a lot in this challenging year. You are appreciated!

Amber QureshiSuccess By 6 Administrative Assistant

I have had the privilege of working with Christina for 10+ years. No matter what role she has been in, she has always advocated for what is best for our community. She has flourished into an amazing leader and I am thankful to be a part of her team.

Amanda RedDonor Services

I feel blessed to work for a president of our organization that is truly personable. I always feel comfortable around her and that she knows and listens to who I am.

She has exhibited genuine concern for all of us and strives to maintain unity among us.

Thank you, and Happy Boss’s Day, Christina!

Jonda SchapelerFamily Fundamentals Administrative Assistant

I am so honored and privileged to work under your leadership. This organization is so blessed to have you as our leader.

Dale StillsSenior Director of Resource Development

Christina, thank you for being a servant leader who is passionate about people and loves to have FUN!

Ansley WoodsVP of Resource Development

Happy Boss’s Day to our CEO Christina Criser Jackson

Every Friday, United Way of Central Florida posts a Staff Spotlight to say “thank you” to the amazing people who work hard every day to improve our community.

Today’s is a little different, however, as today is Boss’s Day! So all of us at UWCF wanted to do something special to show our appreciation  for our boss, Christina Criser Jackson

Christina, a graduate of the University of Florida, has dedicated her life to nonprofit work. With a master’s degree in family, youth and community sciences, Christina is passionate about improving lives and strengthening our community. Starting her career at United Way Worldwide, Christina has served our Central Florida community for over a decade.

She is a member of the Junior League of Greater Lakeland and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Florida Caucus. Christina is also a graduate of the UWW Advanced Leadership Program.

Christina has dedicated herself to bettering our community for the past 12 years at UWCF. She began her career at UWCF in 2008 as the Director of the Leadership Giving Association.

In 2012, Christina was named Vice President of Major Gifts and Young Leader Engagement before rising to Vice President of Resource Development in 2015.

When Christina was chosen to lead UWCF as President and CEO in January of 2019, the staff rejoiced, as pictured above.

Thank you, Christina, for all you have done for this community and for being the best boss we could ask for.

Happy Boss’s Day.

From the UWCF Staff:

I am thankful for a leader who is so committed to Living United; relentlessly pursuing both traditional and new ways to improve lives and strengthen communities.  You are dedicated to sharing what matters – including spreading Christmas cheer!

Christy ApisaCommunity Impact Manager

I appreciate you for accepting the challenge to take UWCF to the next level. Most importantly, thank you for believing in the power of investing in human capital. I am grateful for you and pray you can take a few moments to spend additional time with Eric and precious Olivia today – you deserve it!

Danielle BakerDirector of Philanthropy

I just want to say thank you for your great leadership. You have navigated us, both your staff and our community, through this pandemic. I appreciate your personal check-ins, your sensitivity and your determination to make our United Way thrive!

Emily CoxResource Development Manager

Even though I will never believe you, thank you for continually telling me that things at UWCF are not like this and that things will slow down, always with a smile.

Rod CrowleyCOO

I remember my first week at United Way Christina took me to lunch. I didn’t know her at all. She wasn’t the CEO yet, she wasn’t my supervisor, she wasn’t even a coworker within my department. But that simple act shows how Christina has always cared deeply about the staff, like family. I couldn’t ask for a better boss. Thank you, Christina.

Lance FergusonCommunications Coordinator

It is a blessing to work alongside Christina to improve the lives of people throughout our community. Her dedication and care for our community is an inspiration. Thank you, Christina, for putting our team and community first and making working for UWCF such a pleasure. We are lucky to have such a rock star leading United Way of Central Florida!

Katherine FitzwaterVP of Marketing & Communications

Thank you so much for your leadership and support.  I appreciate everything you have done for this staff, as well as the support for myself and my family.  You are a great boss and friend.

John HardestyDirector of Finance
Jess GarciaResource Development Manager
Jill MartinCFO

Christina, when I started my journey with UWCF I remember seeing pictures of you on our website and thinking “Man, that is who I want to be.” As a freshly graduated college student, I saw you as a young professional woman that had already made it so far in her career. You were what millennials call “goals.” I am so thankful to have the opportunity to serve under your leadership! UWCF and our community are blessed to have you. Thank you for everything you do!

Kaitlyn MarcumDonor Services

Your dedication to our success never goes unnoticed. Thank you for everything that you do. We are so lucky to have you as our boss!

Jodi MillerDirector of Success By 6

Thank you for always having an open door and being so easy to talk to! It was great spending time with you at Lean Spaces!

Jackie OuztsDonor Services

Thank you Christina for always supporting and loving your staff!

Coleen PizzutiFamily Fundamentals Program Manager

Thank you Christina for all you do for United Way of Central Florida. You are always looking for innovative ways to make our community better. Enjoy this day!

Justin PughMarketing Coordinator

Your leadership has meant a lot in this challenging year. You are appreciated!

Amber QureshiSuccess By 6 Administrative Assistant

I have had the privilege of working with Christina for 10+ years. No matter what role she has been in, she has always advocated for what is best for our community. She has flourished into an amazing leader and I am thankful to be a part of her team.

Amanda RedDonor Services

I feel blessed to work for a president of our organization that is truly personable. I always feel comfortable around her and that she knows and listens to who I am.

She has exhibited genuine concern for all of us and strives to maintain unity among us.

Thank you, and Happy Boss’s Day, Christina!

Jonda SchapelerFamily Fundamentals Administrative Assistant

I am so honored and privileged to work under your leadership. This organization is so blessed to have you as our leader.

Dale StillsSenior Director of Resource Development

Christina, thank you for being a servant leader who is passionate about people and loves to have FUN!

Ansley WoodsVP of Resource Development
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