Be part of the positive change shaping the Capital Region.
United Way of the Greater Capital Region is bringing together a dynamic community of philanthropic, purpose-driven women who are passionate about expanding opportunities for women and their families across the Capital Region.
Join Women United
Women United is a leadership society of United Way—a powerful network of individuals who believe in the strength of community, collaboration, and meaningful action. Through volunteerism, community impact initiatives, and advocacy, members work together to advance solutions that empower women and strengthen families.
Upcoming Events
Questions? Contact womenunited@unitedwaygcr.org
518 Day Team
Monday, May 18, 2026
518 Day is United Way's largest day of community impact in the Capital Region. Join the Women United volunteer team in partnership with the 2025 Power Pitch winner, Live Limitless Refuge Center, which is committed to providing homeless women with a second chance at life.
Serve from 10 AM-1 PM, 1-4 PM, or all day.
Whatever works for you, we'd love for you to be part of it! Contact Eryka Jenkins to join the 518 Day team!
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POWER PITCH
December 2, 2026
The evening highlights women who are leaders, creators, problem solvers, and change-makers, and serves as an invitation for others to get involved, elevate, and celebrate this work. At the end of the event, one finalist receives a $10,000 United Way grant, and the runners-up also receive financial awards in recognition of their efforts.
More details to come>>
Why Engage
To make a difference in your community. Build relationships with business and community leaders. Have a voice on policies impacting women, children, and families. Develop and create impactful programs. Be a philanthropist and part of something bigger than ourselves.
Power Pitch
Women United's Signature event highlights women who are leaders, creators, problem solvers, and change-makers, and serves as an invitation for others to get involved, elevate, and celebrate this work. At the end of the event, one finalist receives a $10,000 United Way grant, and the runners-up also receive financial awards in recognition of their efforts.
This section is under construction. Check back for updates.
Community Impact
Members of Women United will have opportunities to work with United Way's nonprofit partners and support priority impact areas through hands-on volunteer activities
Mixers
Joining Women United provides the chance to connect with influential leaders and inspiring female trailblazers from the Capital Region, including Albany Mayor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs, who celebrated International Women's Month with us this March.
Women United Committee
Co-Chair, Women United
Eryka Jenkins
Co-Chair, Women United
Loni Lee
Women United Members
Rebecca Atwell
National Grid
Melissa Basiuk
Suzanne Beczak
Chantelle Botticelli
Grand River Solutions
Dayonna Bowles
Donna Bradbury
Siena University
Lynn Bradley
M&T Bank
Michele Brinkman
Odaysia Burton-Garland
Pulse Career Solutions
Jennifer Cassidy
CDPHP
Tiana Chapman
The College of Saint Rose
April Clas
Callanan Industries
LaVonda Collins
The Legal Project
Katrina Consiglio
Consiglio Mahan Wealth Management of Raymond James
Maria Decker
Maria's Cafe
Allison Demetriou
Kylie DeWeese
General Electric & United Way Board Member
Erin Donahue
South End Children's Cafe
Katie Doran
Teal Becker & Chiarmonte
Kristen Doyle
Morgan Stanley
Denise Edwards
The College of Saint Rose
Christina Fairnacci-Roberts
Head Heart Hands Consulting LLC
Emily Farrell
Ellis Medicine
Cassandra Farrugia
Stacey Fitzgerald
National Grid
Angela Fosmire
National Grid
Sarah Giacomini
NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Christine Galeo
Grit + Grace Salon and Boutique
Deborah Glover
National Grid
Andrea Hanley
The CDL Schools
Veronica Hanley
Bank of America
Diane Hannahs
Paula Haskell
Environment One
Samantha Hicks
The Baby Institute
Candy Huff
Celsius
Robbin Jorgensen
Women Igniting Change
Meghan Keegan
Public Employees Federation AFL-CIO & City of Albany Common Council, 9th Ward
Kira Kenyon
National Grid
Angela Kimball
Courtyard by Marriott - Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor
Kara Koenig
Thoroughbred Advisors
Regina LaGatta
Hudson Valley Community College
Brandi Landy
MVP Health Care & United Way Board Member
Nicole Leggieri
Healthy Alliance
Jean Leonard
Proctors Collaborative
Julianne Lewis
C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios
Andrea Lord
Maura Mack Hisgen
Union College
Kristen Mahan
Consiglio Mahan Wealth Management of Raymond James
Kate Manley
Sara McDonnell
The Rosenblum Companies
Chana McIntyre
Grand River Solutions
Erin Napoleone
Choice Physical Therapy
Jess Nolie
Alliance for Positive Health
Liza Ochsendorf
Warren County Department of Workforce Development
Kate Otis
Arrow Financial
Sarah Pechar
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Meg Pennisi
Wells Fargo Advisors
Samantha Phillips
Erika Ries
Camerine Robinson
VQuest Consulting LLC
Brittany Rosato
National Grid
Rhonda Rosenheck
Author & Poet
Melissa Russom
Melissa Russom Strategic Communications
Stacey Sano
Holly Schneider Brown
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Nancy Sever
Hinman Straub
Janet Silver
Hinman Straub
Audrey Stone
Sunmark Credit Union
Diana Straut
Debra Sunukjian
Alicia Suarez
Suarez Physical Therapy & United Way Board Member
Lauren Trunko
YWCA Northeastern NY
Jyll Vanderhoef
Mirbeau Hospitality Services LLC
Tallis Warren
Audubon International
Angie Weber
The Food Pantries for the Capital District
Saru Zvoma