Who we are - United Way of Greater Newark

OUR MISSION

Disrupt the cycle of poverty by convening, collaborating and investing in strategies to improve outcomes for children and families.

OUR VISION

Through our leadership and partnerships, residents in our 13 municipalities are empowered to create healthier lives with access to quality education and opportunities for economic advancement.

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CAP (Culture, Achievement and Professional days committee)

At United Way of Greater Newark, diversity and inclusion is not only at the forefront our community initiatives, but also our work culture. Diversity in the workplace affords us the opportunity to learn about the unique achievements of the people we work with every day. It expands our lens beyond the confines of our comfort zone, which is crucial in providing service to the greater Newark Community. CAP (Culture, Achievement and Professional days committee) is an employee led movement that will celebrate the accomplishments and differences of our talented staff.

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STAFF

Catherine Wilson

President and CEO

Catherine Wilson serves as the President and CEO of United Way of Greater Newark, a position she has held since May of 2016, providing executive leadership and vision to the organization. In 2018, she led the board of trustees to adopt a new mission, vision and strategic direction for the organization focusing convening, collaborating and investing in education, health and financial stability. Prior to becoming the President and CEO, Catherine spent 5 years designing, implementing and evaluating programs as the Program Design and Evaluation Specialist and Senior Director of Community Impact. She developed a passion for empowering community residents to take charge of issues specific to their neighborhoods and schools. Prior to joining United Way, Catherine spent eight years in the child welfare field, first working for what was then the Division of Youth and Family Services and the Essex County Court Appointed Special Advocates. There she advocated for children and youth in the child welfare system, and designed the first CASA mentoring program for youth aging out of foster care. Catherine holds a B.A. in Communications from Rowan University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. She also holds a certificate in Executive Leadership from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.