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LINC
Lead. Impact. Network. Change.
United Way LINC harnesses the power of individuals under 30 to care for the common good. Together, they help kids in Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania succeed in school, families gain stability, and neighbors overcome hardships for a community that can prosper. Membership is available for those under 30 who choose to contribute $250 or more to United Way’s Impact Fund or key initiatives.
This is your opportunity to make a difference. Share your knowledge. Apply your skills. Volunteer. Network with like-minded individuals. Learn from business and community leaders. And most importantly, change lives.
Engagement Opportunities:
- Volunteer opportunities followed by networking /social hour
- Professional development series, including guest speakers
- Quarterly Newsletter
LEAD. IMPACT. NETWORK. CHANGE. CO-CHAIRS
![Shawn Robinson](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_300,h_300/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Shawn-Robinson-YP.jpg)
Shawn Robinson
“Being able to work with other young professionals who are passionate about giving back to the committee has been humbling and inspiring.”
![Stephanie Garbe](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_220,h_220/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Stephanie-Garbe-YP.jpg)
Stephanie Garbe
“United Way’s young professionals provides the opportunity to personally make a difference in the lives of children who will someday lead our community. It’s an invaluable way to give back, alongside so many others who care.”
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
![Kara Rubio](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/KaraRubioHeadshot-180x180.jpg)
Kara Rubio
![Nubia-for-website copy](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Nubia-for-website-copy-180x180.jpg)
Inspiring students in a time of crisis
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lacey-for-web-180x180.jpg)
Bringing her active lifestyle and energy to United Way volunteerism
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/06102019_KaylieDeNuto_PPG-for-web-180x180.jpg)
Using her boundless energy to give back
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/luke-for-web-180x180.jpg)
Setting a far-reaching example of the importance helping others
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/06112019_W.WendellFrank___UPMC-headshot-180x180.jpg)
Developing personally and professionally while giving back
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/06112019_LauraMiller__UPMC-FOR-WEB-2-180x180.jpg)
Modeling good citizenship for her daughters through community service
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Audrey-Arthur-web-180x180.jpg)
Helping the community (and building her own!) through United Way
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Kirsty-Figg-headshot-2-180x180.jpg)
Motivated to help others and give back
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Passionate about Pittsburgh — and giving back
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Tony-for-web-2-180x180.jpg)
Tony Foster, IT Manager for Application Engineering at Eaton Corporation
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Shaheed-headshot-180x180.jpg)
A joy for life, a passion for serving others
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Wo-headshot-180x180.jpg)
Acclimating to a new city (and country!) through community involvement
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Stanton-headshot-180x180.jpg)
Helping others through her love of people
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Flowers-headshot-180x180.jpg)
Giving back to the vibrant city he loves
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/06102019_ShaneJakubovic_Covestro-21-180x180.jpg)
Building relationships to help others flourish
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/06102019_DanLaVallee_UPMC-180x180.jpg)
Passionate about providing support to all who need it
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Keri_Ellis_sized-180x180.jpg)
Giving back with gratitude
![Nubia Williams](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/06112019_NubiaWilliams_HigherAchievement-1-180x180.jpg)
Building community through her passions
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Shawn-for-web1-180x180.jpg)
It All Adds Up: The Top Five Things Nonprofits Teach Us About Life
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Five Tips for Creating Time to Care
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Jessica-Lynn-Photo-for-web-180x180.jpg)
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Joe-parsons-180x180.jpg)
![Matt Neiman headshot](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Neiman-Matt-Headshot-180x180.jpg)
There’s something about Pittsburgh
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Maggie_Boucher_website-180x180.jpg)
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Patter-Julie-web-2-180x180.jpg)
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Blohm-34-180x180.jpg)
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Drew-Schauble-for-web-180x180.jpg)
From healthcare to philanthropy: impacting the health of our community
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Justin-Binion-for-web-180x180.jpg)
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Justin-for-web-180x180.jpg)
Holiday hoodies open doors to college conversations
![Kara Rubio](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/KaraRubioHeadshot-180x180.jpg)
Kara Rubio
![Nubia-for-website copy](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Nubia-for-website-copy-180x180.jpg)
Inspiring students in a time of crisis
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lacey-for-web-180x180.jpg)
Bringing her active lifestyle and energy to United Way volunteerism
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/06102019_KaylieDeNuto_PPG-for-web-180x180.jpg)
Using her boundless energy to give back
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/luke-for-web-180x180.jpg)
Setting a far-reaching example of the importance helping others
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/06112019_W.WendellFrank___UPMC-headshot-180x180.jpg)
Developing personally and professionally while giving back
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/06112019_LauraMiller__UPMC-FOR-WEB-2-180x180.jpg)
Modeling good citizenship for her daughters through community service
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Audrey-Arthur-web-180x180.jpg)
Helping the community (and building her own!) through United Way
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Kirsty-Figg-headshot-2-180x180.jpg)
Motivated to help others and give back
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Robert-for-web-180x180.jpg)
Passionate about Pittsburgh — and giving back
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Tony-for-web-2-180x180.jpg)
Tony Foster, IT Manager for Application Engineering at Eaton Corporation
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Shaheed-headshot-180x180.jpg)
A joy for life, a passion for serving others
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Wo-headshot-180x180.jpg)
Acclimating to a new city (and country!) through community involvement
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Stanton-headshot-180x180.jpg)
Helping others through her love of people
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Flowers-headshot-180x180.jpg)
Giving back to the vibrant city he loves
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/06102019_ShaneJakubovic_Covestro-21-180x180.jpg)
Building relationships to help others flourish
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/06102019_DanLaVallee_UPMC-180x180.jpg)
Passionate about providing support to all who need it
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Keri_Ellis_sized-180x180.jpg)
Giving back with gratitude
![Nubia Williams](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/06112019_NubiaWilliams_HigherAchievement-1-180x180.jpg)
Building community through her passions
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Shawn-for-web1-180x180.jpg)
It All Adds Up: The Top Five Things Nonprofits Teach Us About Life
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Natalie-Talpas-for-web1-180x180.jpg)
Five Tips for Creating Time to Care
![Matt Neiman headshot](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Neiman-Matt-Headshot-180x180.jpg)
There’s something about Pittsburgh
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Drew-Schauble-for-web-180x180.jpg)
From healthcare to philanthropy: impacting the health of our community
![](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_180,h_180/https://uwswpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Justin-for-web-180x180.jpg)