
Women’s Leadership Council (WLC)
Mobilizing the caring power of women to improve lives.
Now entering its third decade, WLC unites a regional network of more than 2,200 women leaders who use their combined energy, talent, and passion to advocate for social change.
Women who donate $1,000 or more on an annual basis to United Way are eligible for membership. This diverse group is made up of young executives, entrepreneurs, veteran corporate leaders and philanthropic-minded individuals who care passionately about women and families in our community and want to give their time, talent and treasure to help those who are struggling improve their lives.
Members enjoy the opportunity to:
- Connect and network with women leaders across the region
- Attend exclusive virtual and in-person events throughout the year
- Participate in volunteer opportunities
- Learn about key issues impacting the community
- Enhance leadership skills by participating in professional development opportunities and engaging on planning committees
For more than a decade, the Eden Hall Foundation has been an ardent and generous supporter of United Way, Women’s Leadership Council, and our work to positively impact the lives of women.
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CO-CHAIRS

Keri Brown
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Stephanie Sciullo
United Way of Southwestern PennsylvaniaMEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Anastasiya Maksakova
“There is so much you can be involved with. Pick something you are passionate about and donate your time and skill sets. We lead by example for our peers, but also for our kids who see us actively involved.”

Kenya Boswell
“Being part of this powerful network of women who are working together to improve people’s quality of life and reduce disparities in marginalized communities is impactful. I am honored to be a part…

Christine Mohler-King
“I hope more women consider joining this great group of women. It takes some effort for all of us to step out of our circle of friends, but there are so many amazing women in our community.”

Random Acts of Kindness Inspire a Business and Helping Others.
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A trailblazer in female empowerment and leading others on the path to success.
Jennifer Pannill is the head of talent acquisition and employer branding at Covestro, one of the world’s leading producers of polymers and high-performance plastics.

MJ Klimas
“I'm helping people, of all ages and stages of their career, bring their best and most brilliant selves to the world every day. I help them apply tools and techniques to prepare for interviews, craft…

Erin Weber
“My goal is to educate people, and help them understand their finances because no matter who you are, financial literacy is important.”

Matty Tippit-Soto
"When a passion for one career shifts by a calling to help others enjoy the most basic needs that most take for granted. Matty Tippit-Soto, once on a path of getting her Juris Doctor degree, is now the…

Susan Baida Leads the Way for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
"WLC is inspiring on so many levels. I love hearing about the life journeys of other professional women, helping members of the community who face inequity and being a role model championing community-minded…

Leveraging her marketing skills to make a difference.
"WLC is about women in leadership setting an example for younger women. We are demonstrating what it means to care for and engage wider communities.”

Building on Cornerstones of Faith, Education and Community
"WLC is about women in leadership setting an example for younger women. We are demonstrating what it means to care for and engage wider communities.”

United Way Women’s Leadership Council Appoints Two Powerhouse Co-Chairs To Build Upon Council Success
"The women of the WLC are dedicated to helping local families get back on their feet. Together, we will identify high-impact areas of focus, as we continue to make a difference"

A professional and personal passion to help others
“I love that our United Way is one of the top United Ways in the country for membership and engagement. I feel like that's appropriate for our region; we’re a giving community"

Finding friends and philanthropy in a new city
“Just get involved. When I look at my schedule. There's not a ton of time. I worried if I’d have enough time to make a difference. And it was a resounding yes."

COVID’s dark cloud can’t shade the friendship and support found within WLC
A farewell and thank you to WLC's 2019-2020 Co-Chairs

Shannon Schreib has found a home with United Way
“Regardless of who you are or what you do, at the end of the day, we're all people and we need each other."

Taking on new challenges to improve business and improve lives
“It’s hard to imagine how many lives this organization touches. What better way to make a difference than to support an organization with such broad reach and nimble enough to ride the wave of unprecedented…

A Resilient and Strong Leader through Challenging Times
“It’s a great bonding experience. You can do a lot of things by yourself, and I do, but it's more fun if you have 10 or 20 of you doing it at the same time, while ultimately supporting the community,”

Dr. Carol Fox cares for patients and the community one life at a time
"COVID has created more financially-strained families than ever and it's important for those of us who have the resources to give, do so.”

Kim Geyer is helping Butler County’s youth and beyond
"I am passionate about making a positive difference in life and serving other people.”

Darla Livermore describes her passion to be the change
“We don’t consider this going above and beyond—it has always been a part of our mission to be responsible corporate citizens helping local families and businesses.”

Rachel Colker shares how the pandemic makes us more aware of our values
“Now more than ever, we know that everyone needs to be safe, especially people working humbly on the frontline, whether that's janitors or healthcare workers. They need to be protected."

Wendy Sciullo shares her passion about women’s leadership
“If you have limited means, volunteer to clean up a park or take women grocery shopping. There are all different ways to help one another and to make a difference.”

Patricia Kroboth promotes education and engagement
“Whether it’s supporting food insecurity, working with young people or older adults, you can make a difference with your time or money.”

Jennifer Kilgore is creating bridges for more women to join Women’s Leadership Council
"The good news is that United Way is an organization that everyone can be involved in. Anyone is able to fight for people that need help."

Kenyokee Crowell is leading the way to make the world a better place
“I wanted to try to get my organization more engaged with United Way and giving back. It was something that was personally important to me.”

Rachel Antinone finds strength in numbers
“With the WLC, you get to partner with thousands of caring women, in support of thousands of more women facing hardship."

United Way Welcomes Stacy M. Juchno as Co-Chair of Women’s Leadership Council
“United Way and these dedicated women are really on a mission to influence and address complex community problems. "

Care and compassion set the tone for leadership
“What I love about United Way is that it’s grassroots. It’s a front-line approach to making a difference.”

Improving the community we call home
“If you want to see a change, you have to help make that change.”

By inspiring her students, she inspired herself
“Our collective action is much stronger than what we can achieve individually.”

Helping create a community of volunteers
“Our funds and services are changing people’s lives right here in our community.”

Building relationships by actively engaging with Pittsburgh’s leaders
“The WLC provides me the opportunity to do meaningful work with some of the most amazing women serving in leadership roles around the city.”

United together to fight hunger in Butler County
“We’re a group of likeminded women who are investing back in our community for a better future.”

United for change through United for Women: Yvonne’s story
“There’s power in bringing women together to support other women.”

Empowering women as leaders to help others
“Success is determined by the energy and effort people are willing to give.”

Making an impact through knowledge
“United Way’s WLC brings women of all different backgrounds and fields together to help others.”

A long-time philanthropist at heart
“Even if you don’t have an excessive amount of time to give, any time offered has an impact on someone.”

A decade of impact
“If we have the opportunity to have a positive impact on someone’s life, we simply have to take it.”

Making a difference by bringing women together
“United Way creates a platform for the community to be involved in a really meaningful way.”

Supporting other women and making an impact
“We have friendship, and we have a collective purpose to do good.”

Giving, volunteering, and making a difference
“It’s a great feeling to know you played a small role in the change you’re seeing in the community.”

New to Pittsburgh, but already making a difference
“There’s a lot of work to be done here. I feel really lucky to be a part of it.”

United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council empowers women to make a targeted impact
“By getting involved with United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council, you will make a significant and targeted impact on your community.”

Being part of a community force – and making a real difference
“It’s women helping women, and it resonates with you. There’s no other organization like it.”

Connecting people in need with those who want to help
“With United Way, we can really make a difference in the lives of women right here in our community.”

Making a tangible, local impact
“It’s beyond just wanting to help – it’s making a real difference.”

Finding the right fit to give back
“The more women we can get involved with United Way, the bigger impact we can make.”

Making an impact on seniors, and so much more
“As I grew up, it became more and more important to me to give back.”

Giving back in a new city
“When I joined United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council, it just felt like I’d found my spot.”

Surrounded by Dynamic Women
“After learning about the Women’s Leadership Council, all I could think was ‘Why haven’t I joined yet?’”

A gift that just makes sense
“I have always been passionate about being involved in the community, and United Way is the perfect outlet for me to do that.”

How a Fire Reignited a Passion for Giving
“If you want to make a difference, join the many.”

Helping those who are forgotten
“United Way serves so many who are often forgotten. I’m proud to support that work.”

Do whatever little you can
“There are so many people who inspire us to help others. I feel fortunate that I am able to give back so early in my life.”

A responsibility to give back
“From the moment I learned about Women's Leadership Council, I knew I needed to join and help women in our area.”

Be the change you want to see
“I want to be surrounded by strong, powerful, interesting women.”

Pittsburgh newcomer gets connected via United Way
“United Way offers solutions to some of the most difficult situations we face.”

Making an impact together
“United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council offers many ways for women to get involved based on what they’re passionate about.”

Making an undeniable impact with WLC
“This is a strong, vibrant and impactful group of professionals, who just so happen to be women, involved in United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council.”

When organizations give back, everyone wins
“Giving back is woven into the fabric of what we do at Covestro, and by working with United Way we can make a big difference.”

TOGETHER Leading: Getting involved in a new community
“TOGETHER Leading is an opportunity for young, professional women to come together for the good of ourselves, our companies and the community.”

TOGETHER Leading: Becoming a leader
“WLC’s TOGETHER Leading is an opportunity to make personal and professional connections with other women to make our community and workplaces stronger.”

TOGETHER Leading: Strengthening relationships
“WLC’s TOGETHER Leading has given me an opportunity to build relationships with senior female leaders who I otherwise may not have met.”

Finding a place to belong
“I was so fortunate to find the Women’s Leadership Council. A group of intelligent, forward-thinking people – who happen to be women – to connect with and make an impact.”

Finding balance in life and work
“I joined the Women’s Leadership Council because I liked the idea of women working with other women to make an impact in our community.”

Giving Time: A Great Way to Give Back
“Volunteering connects us to the community and speaks to our core values. It’s good for the heart, mind and soul.”

Women Helping Women Navigate “Moments in Time”
“The Women’s Leadership Council is a great example of the innovation and creativity happening now in Pittsburgh.”

When You Harness our Collective Strength, We Can’t be Beat
“The collective energy of the women in the WLC is phenomenal. It’s unstoppable.”

Inspiring Women to Make the World a Better Place
“If you’re a woman who wants to be inspired, Women’s Leadership Council is a great way to support equality and make the world a better place.”

When We Care for Caregivers, We Care for the Community
Lisa Bonacci had to make swift decisions about her father’s care after his stroke. That glimpse into the often bewildering world of family caregiving gave her insight into what many employees at her…

Women Have to Decide What's Important
Ellen Freeman was a young single mother when she emigrated from the former Soviet Union in 1993 and settled in Pittsburgh with help from local resettlement services. “I come from a culture that supports…

It's About Women Working for Other Women
Diana Garfold-Barr has a high-energy position as Manager of Store Resets at Giant Eagle, but when she joined the company in 1996 she was a young single mom at the bottom of the corporate ladder. She remembers…

The Best Opportunities Can Be Where You Are Right Now
Judy Moser sees opportunity everywhere. During her 33-year career as a Manager in Information Services at Alcoa she excelled at team building, staff development, and overall performance improvement. So…

Challenges are Okay
As Fiduciary Asset Business Development Officer at Fragasso Financial Advisors, Dotti Bechtol helps nonprofits preserve their assets and generate income. She’s well suited to the task, after formerly…

Women can Inspire a Revolution
In her current position at PNC Chelsey Sylvester identifies ways to enhance the shared experiences of PNC’s employees and customers. This role seems like a natural fit for Chelsey, whose knack for engagement…

Anastasiya Maksakova
“There is so much you can be involved with. Pick something you are passionate about and donate your time and skill sets. We lead by example for our peers, but also for our kids who see us actively involved.”

Kenya Boswell
“Being part of this powerful network of women who are working together to improve people’s quality of life and reduce disparities in marginalized communities is impactful. I am honored to be a part…

Christine Mohler-King
“I hope more women consider joining this great group of women. It takes some effort for all of us to step out of our circle of friends, but there are so many amazing women in our community.”

Random Acts of Kindness Inspire a Business and Helping Others.
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A trailblazer in female empowerment and leading others on the path to success.
Jennifer Pannill is the head of talent acquisition and employer branding at Covestro, one of the world’s leading producers of polymers and high-performance plastics.

MJ Klimas
“I'm helping people, of all ages and stages of their career, bring their best and most brilliant selves to the world every day. I help them apply tools and techniques to prepare for interviews, craft…

Erin Weber
“My goal is to educate people, and help them understand their finances because no matter who you are, financial literacy is important.”

Matty Tippit-Soto
"When a passion for one career shifts by a calling to help others enjoy the most basic needs that most take for granted. Matty Tippit-Soto, once on a path of getting her Juris Doctor degree, is now the…

Susan Baida Leads the Way for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
"WLC is inspiring on so many levels. I love hearing about the life journeys of other professional women, helping members of the community who face inequity and being a role model championing community-minded…

Leveraging her marketing skills to make a difference.
"WLC is about women in leadership setting an example for younger women. We are demonstrating what it means to care for and engage wider communities.”

Building on Cornerstones of Faith, Education and Community
"WLC is about women in leadership setting an example for younger women. We are demonstrating what it means to care for and engage wider communities.”

United Way Women’s Leadership Council Appoints Two Powerhouse Co-Chairs To Build Upon Council Success
"The women of the WLC are dedicated to helping local families get back on their feet. Together, we will identify high-impact areas of focus, as we continue to make a difference"

A professional and personal passion to help others
“I love that our United Way is one of the top United Ways in the country for membership and engagement. I feel like that's appropriate for our region; we’re a giving community"

Finding friends and philanthropy in a new city
“Just get involved. When I look at my schedule. There's not a ton of time. I worried if I’d have enough time to make a difference. And it was a resounding yes."

COVID’s dark cloud can’t shade the friendship and support found within WLC
A farewell and thank you to WLC's 2019-2020 Co-Chairs

Shannon Schreib has found a home with United Way
“Regardless of who you are or what you do, at the end of the day, we're all people and we need each other."

Taking on new challenges to improve business and improve lives
“It’s hard to imagine how many lives this organization touches. What better way to make a difference than to support an organization with such broad reach and nimble enough to ride the wave of unprecedented…

A Resilient and Strong Leader through Challenging Times
“It’s a great bonding experience. You can do a lot of things by yourself, and I do, but it's more fun if you have 10 or 20 of you doing it at the same time, while ultimately supporting the community,”

Dr. Carol Fox cares for patients and the community one life at a time
"COVID has created more financially-strained families than ever and it's important for those of us who have the resources to give, do so.”

Kim Geyer is helping Butler County’s youth and beyond
"I am passionate about making a positive difference in life and serving other people.”

Darla Livermore describes her passion to be the change
“We don’t consider this going above and beyond—it has always been a part of our mission to be responsible corporate citizens helping local families and businesses.”

Rachel Colker shares how the pandemic makes us more aware of our values
“Now more than ever, we know that everyone needs to be safe, especially people working humbly on the frontline, whether that's janitors or healthcare workers. They need to be protected."

Wendy Sciullo shares her passion about women’s leadership
“If you have limited means, volunteer to clean up a park or take women grocery shopping. There are all different ways to help one another and to make a difference.”

Patricia Kroboth promotes education and engagement
“Whether it’s supporting food insecurity, working with young people or older adults, you can make a difference with your time or money.”

Jennifer Kilgore is creating bridges for more women to join Women’s Leadership Council
"The good news is that United Way is an organization that everyone can be involved in. Anyone is able to fight for people that need help."

Kenyokee Crowell is leading the way to make the world a better place
“I wanted to try to get my organization more engaged with United Way and giving back. It was something that was personally important to me.”

Rachel Antinone finds strength in numbers
“With the WLC, you get to partner with thousands of caring women, in support of thousands of more women facing hardship."

United Way Welcomes Stacy M. Juchno as Co-Chair of Women’s Leadership Council
“United Way and these dedicated women are really on a mission to influence and address complex community problems. "

Care and compassion set the tone for leadership
“What I love about United Way is that it’s grassroots. It’s a front-line approach to making a difference.”

Improving the community we call home
“If you want to see a change, you have to help make that change.”

By inspiring her students, she inspired herself
“Our collective action is much stronger than what we can achieve individually.”

Helping create a community of volunteers
“Our funds and services are changing people’s lives right here in our community.”

Building relationships by actively engaging with Pittsburgh’s leaders
“The WLC provides me the opportunity to do meaningful work with some of the most amazing women serving in leadership roles around the city.”

United together to fight hunger in Butler County
“We’re a group of likeminded women who are investing back in our community for a better future.”

United for change through United for Women: Yvonne’s story
“There’s power in bringing women together to support other women.”

Empowering women as leaders to help others
“Success is determined by the energy and effort people are willing to give.”

Making an impact through knowledge
“United Way’s WLC brings women of all different backgrounds and fields together to help others.”

A long-time philanthropist at heart
“Even if you don’t have an excessive amount of time to give, any time offered has an impact on someone.”

A decade of impact
“If we have the opportunity to have a positive impact on someone’s life, we simply have to take it.”

Making a difference by bringing women together
“United Way creates a platform for the community to be involved in a really meaningful way.”

Supporting other women and making an impact
“We have friendship, and we have a collective purpose to do good.”

Giving, volunteering, and making a difference
“It’s a great feeling to know you played a small role in the change you’re seeing in the community.”

New to Pittsburgh, but already making a difference
“There’s a lot of work to be done here. I feel really lucky to be a part of it.”

United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council empowers women to make a targeted impact
“By getting involved with United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council, you will make a significant and targeted impact on your community.”

Being part of a community force – and making a real difference
“It’s women helping women, and it resonates with you. There’s no other organization like it.”

Connecting people in need with those who want to help
“With United Way, we can really make a difference in the lives of women right here in our community.”

Making a tangible, local impact
“It’s beyond just wanting to help – it’s making a real difference.”

Finding the right fit to give back
“The more women we can get involved with United Way, the bigger impact we can make.”

Making an impact on seniors, and so much more
“As I grew up, it became more and more important to me to give back.”

Giving back in a new city
“When I joined United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council, it just felt like I’d found my spot.”

Surrounded by Dynamic Women
“After learning about the Women’s Leadership Council, all I could think was ‘Why haven’t I joined yet?’”

A gift that just makes sense
“I have always been passionate about being involved in the community, and United Way is the perfect outlet for me to do that.”

How a Fire Reignited a Passion for Giving
“If you want to make a difference, join the many.”

Helping those who are forgotten
“United Way serves so many who are often forgotten. I’m proud to support that work.”

Do whatever little you can
“There are so many people who inspire us to help others. I feel fortunate that I am able to give back so early in my life.”

A responsibility to give back
“From the moment I learned about Women's Leadership Council, I knew I needed to join and help women in our area.”

Be the change you want to see
“I want to be surrounded by strong, powerful, interesting women.”

Pittsburgh newcomer gets connected via United Way
“United Way offers solutions to some of the most difficult situations we face.”

Making an impact together
“United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council offers many ways for women to get involved based on what they’re passionate about.”

Making an undeniable impact with WLC
“This is a strong, vibrant and impactful group of professionals, who just so happen to be women, involved in United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council.”

When organizations give back, everyone wins
“Giving back is woven into the fabric of what we do at Covestro, and by working with United Way we can make a big difference.”

TOGETHER Leading: Getting involved in a new community
“TOGETHER Leading is an opportunity for young, professional women to come together for the good of ourselves, our companies and the community.”

TOGETHER Leading: Becoming a leader
“WLC’s TOGETHER Leading is an opportunity to make personal and professional connections with other women to make our community and workplaces stronger.”

TOGETHER Leading: Strengthening relationships
“WLC’s TOGETHER Leading has given me an opportunity to build relationships with senior female leaders who I otherwise may not have met.”

Finding a place to belong
“I was so fortunate to find the Women’s Leadership Council. A group of intelligent, forward-thinking people – who happen to be women – to connect with and make an impact.”

Finding balance in life and work
“I joined the Women’s Leadership Council because I liked the idea of women working with other women to make an impact in our community.”

Giving Time: A Great Way to Give Back
“Volunteering connects us to the community and speaks to our core values. It’s good for the heart, mind and soul.”

Women Helping Women Navigate “Moments in Time”
“The Women’s Leadership Council is a great example of the innovation and creativity happening now in Pittsburgh.”

When You Harness our Collective Strength, We Can’t be Beat
“The collective energy of the women in the WLC is phenomenal. It’s unstoppable.”

Inspiring Women to Make the World a Better Place
“If you’re a woman who wants to be inspired, Women’s Leadership Council is a great way to support equality and make the world a better place.”

When We Care for Caregivers, We Care for the Community
Lisa Bonacci had to make swift decisions about her father’s care after his stroke. That glimpse into the often bewildering world of family caregiving gave her insight into what many employees at her…

Women Have to Decide What's Important
Ellen Freeman was a young single mother when she emigrated from the former Soviet Union in 1993 and settled in Pittsburgh with help from local resettlement services. “I come from a culture that supports…

It's About Women Working for Other Women
Diana Garfold-Barr has a high-energy position as Manager of Store Resets at Giant Eagle, but when she joined the company in 1996 she was a young single mom at the bottom of the corporate ladder. She remembers…

The Best Opportunities Can Be Where You Are Right Now
Judy Moser sees opportunity everywhere. During her 33-year career as a Manager in Information Services at Alcoa she excelled at team building, staff development, and overall performance improvement. So…

Challenges are Okay
As Fiduciary Asset Business Development Officer at Fragasso Financial Advisors, Dotti Bechtol helps nonprofits preserve their assets and generate income. She’s well suited to the task, after formerly…

Women can Inspire a Revolution
In her current position at PNC Chelsey Sylvester identifies ways to enhance the shared experiences of PNC’s employees and customers. This role seems like a natural fit for Chelsey, whose knack for engagement…
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Step Up to Women’s Leadership Council and Make An impact
United Way offers a special giving option to allow new members to commit over a period of five years. Make a commitment now to incrementally increase your annual United Way gift, building to a full $1,000 annual gift, and you will be recognized as a Women’s Leadership Council member from year one, with full access to all member benefits.
One Convenient Step-Up Plan
- Five Year Plan
- Year One – $500
- Year Two – $600
- Year Three – $700
- Year Four – $850
- Year Five – $1,000