Christina Criser Jackson
President & CEO
(863) 648-1500, ext. 246
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.
Kiely Dowd
Executive Assistant
United Way of Central Florida
Mandi Mitchell
Human Resources Coordinator
United Way of Central FloridaResource Development
Stacy Walsh
Vice President of Resource Development
(863) 648-1500, ext. 238
Stacy, a lifelong resident of Central Florida, has spent the past two decades working in nonprofit development and marketing. She is a graduate of Florida Southern College and knew early on that she wanted to dedicate her life to community initiatives and outreach.
Stacy has a passion for helping others and cultivating relationships in the community. She has served on several local boards including the Junior League of Greater Lakeland, PACE Center for Girls, and SPCA Florida. She is a graduate of Leadership Lakeland (Class XXXIV) and Leadership Polk (Class XIII). In her spare time, Stacy enjoys traveling, photography, cheering on the Denver Broncos and spending time with her husband Ryan.
Emily Cox
Senior Director of Philanthropy
United Way of Central Florida
Jes Garcia
Manager of Corporate Philanthropy
United Way of Central Florida
Beth Hill
Resource Development Coordinator
United Way of Central Florida
Andrea Oliver-Clarke
Manager of Philanthropy
United Way of Central Florida
Deanne Shanklin
Highlands County Manager
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Dale Stills
Senior Director of Resource Development
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Rod Crowley
Chief Operating Officer
(863) 648-1500, ext. 275
Rod Crowley has degrees from Washington State University (Bachelor of Science); University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Master of Education); and Southeastern University (Doctor of Education). Rod was a highly successful educator in Washington state, followed by an equally successful career in warehousing and transportation management in both Nevada and Florida.
He is also an avid runner and triathlete and has been a nonprofit volunteer and board member and chair for many organizations. Above all, Rod’s true passion is his wife, Jeanette, and family in Florida and Washington state.
Christy Apisa
Community Impact Manager
United Way of Central Florida
Pam Armstrong
Master Teacher
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Carolyn Burnett
ReadingPals Program Manager
United Way of Central Florida
Gretchen Ceranic
Director of Success By 6
United Way of Central Florida
Ashley Clark
Master Teacher
United Way of Central Florida
Monica Holley-Workman
Visitation Coordinator & ReadingPals
United Way of Central Florida
Amber Johnson
Early Childhood Education Coordinator
United Way of Central Florida
Scott Lonsberry
Community Project Manager & Analyst
United Way of Central Florida
Jessica Pease
Community Impact Assistant
United Way of Central Florida
June May
Director of Community Resources
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Amber Qureshi
Success By 6 Program Manager
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Katherine Fitzwater
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
(863) 648-1500, ext. 243
Katherine may have been born in Gainesville, but she is a Lakelander through and through. She has a bachelor’s degree in advertising from University of Florida and has worked in public relations and marketing since 2013 before joining the UWCF team in June 2019.
Katherine, a recipient of six American Advertising Federation of Polk County awards, has been a proud United Way supporter for years and is an active member of the Young Leaders Society. She is also a graduate of Leadership Lakeland Class XXXIV and serves on the board of the Junior League of Greater Lakeland.
Lance Ferguson
Communications Coordinator
United Way of Central Florida
Jordan Weiland
Marketing Content Strategist
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Jill Martin
Chief Financial Officer
(863) 648-1500, ext. 256 | jill.martin@uwcf.org
Lakeland native Jill Martin has served as UWCF’s CFO since 1997. Jill graduated from Florida Southern College with a BS in Business Administration and post graduate degree in Accounting. She is a Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Global Management Accountant, as well as a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Before coming to UWCF, Jill worked at the Polk County Tax Collector’s office as the Finance Director. Jill is happily married to her husband, Leo, and has one daughter, Megan.
Lori Dawson
Accounting Associate
United Way of Central Florida
Chris Hafer
Staff Accountant
United Way of Central Florida
John Hardesty
Director of Finance
United Way of Central Florida
Cheryl Pierstorff
Accounting Associate
United Way of Central Florida
Our Mission
To inspire our community to give, advocate and volunteer by identifying needs and mobilizing vetted resources to create positive, local change.
Our Vision
To unite our community and empower everyone to achieve their full potential.
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PO Box 1357,
Highland City, FL 33846
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5605 US Highway 98 S.
Lakeland, FL 33812
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