Farewell Sheena: ReadNYC Champion Becomes Deputy Mayor of NYC

 

United Way of New York City bade farewell to President and CEO Sheena Wright, who joined Mayor Eric Adams’ administration as New York City’s Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives. “Sheena did an amazing job in her nine years as United Way of New York City’s CEO,” said Michael Schmidtberger, Chair of the Executive Committee at Sidley Austin LLP and UWNYC co-Chair. “We’re proud of all that she accomplished!” Added Donald Donahue, retired CEO of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and UWNYC co-Chair.

 

Sheena’s vision for UWNYC to become the trusted backbone organization that convenes cross-sector partnerships has been realized and serves the organization well in providing UWNYC a seat at the table for critical initiatives like ReadNYC that have had tremendous impact for New Yorkers in need. 

 

“I am so honored and grateful for the years that I could be of service through United Way of New York City. I look forward to working together in my new role to make New York an even better place to live,” said Sheena. Read the full story here.

 

Before her departure, Sheena, along with Donald Donahue and Michael Schmidtberger, brought Eric McDonnell on as Interim CEO of UWNYC. Eric has 20 years of executive leadership experience serving United Way of the Bay Area in San Francisco. Eric will attend the Power of Women to Make a Difference Awards Luncheon and looks forward to meeting Women United members in person. Read more about Eric here.

 

 

Happy International Women’s Day!

This Women’s History Month, celebrate women's achievement, raise awareness against gender bias, and take action for equality on International Women’s Day (IWD)! On March 8, embrace this year’s theme #BreakTheBias by getting involved. Plan an IWD activity or champion an IWD campaign and celebrate the women who make a difference in your life. Be part of this global opportunity to show your support for women’s equality in your community!

 

 

Announcing This Year’s Honorees

On March 15, we honor Cheryl McKissack Daniel, President & Chief Executive Officer of McKissack & McKissack and Debra-Ellen Glickstein, Founding Executive Director of NYC Kids RISE at the 16th Annual Power of Women to Make a Difference Luncheon hosted by Emmy-winning TV Personality Liliana Vasquez. We also say goodbye to our beloved President and CEO, Sheena Wright, with a special tribute. Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of these exceptional women and raise funds supporting ReadNYC, UWNYC’s literacy program. Click HERE to purchase tables, tickets, ads or make a contribution. 

 

To learn more about the Luncheon, please contact Emmanuel Casablanca, Senior Director of Experiential Marketing at ecasablanca@uwnyc.org.

 

 

 

Meet Barry Trontz!

 

Meet Bari Trontz, Executive Director, Marketing & Communications at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and our February spotlight Women United Executive Committee member. Get to know Bari and learn more about her work with us in her own words.

 

“At the United Women lunch gala in early 2020, one of the hosts said, ‘there is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.’ This quote really resonated with me, and I wish someone would have said that to me when I was first starting out.” 

 

View her complete testimonial here. 

 

 

Become a Sponsor Today

As the countdown continues to our 16th Annual Power of Women to Make a Difference Luncheon, don’t miss your chance to support this event. You and your company can become a driving force for change in the lives of ReadNYC students in New York City by taking advantage of a marketing sponsorship opportunity today.

 

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Michelle Matheson, Vice President of Experiential Marketing at mmatheson@uwnyc.org.

 

 

 

Conquer Imposter Syndrome to Achieve Your Goals

 

Save-the-Date! DTCC invites all Women United members to celebrate International Women's Day with "Conquer Imposter Syndrome to Achieve your Goals," a free special virtual presentation on Tuesday, March 8, from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m., with guest speaker Kim Meninger. Keep an eye out on our Women United and UWNYC LinkedIn profiles for registration and more details.

 

If you’d like to learn more about Women United, please contact Meg Droge, Director, Donor Engagement & Women’s Philanthropy at mdroge@uwnyc.org. Follow Women United on LinkedIn here.