Meet our 2022 Leadership Giving Society chairs

Our Leadership Giving Societies are an important component of what we do at United Way. With over 7,000 members, our Leadership Givers are passionate, community-focused philanthropists who serve our region and develop as leaders for change. Members raise their hands to support our community through volunteerism and fundraising. They exemplify what it means to be leaders in the community, and are a huge part of our 100-year history of helping our neighbors in need.

We are pleased to announce our 2022 Leadership Society Chairs.

Charmaine Chapman Society:

Adrian Bracy Executive Director The Steward Trust	Vernon Vito Bracy Chief Executive Officer President Renaissance Voice Communications

“We are inspired to support the St. Louis region because of the generosity of the philanthropic community.  The St. Louis community is a unique region that gives from the heart.”
 
– Adrian Bracy and Vernon Vito Bracy

Women’s Leadership Society:

Susan Stith Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Corporate & Employee Giving and Executive Director Cigna Foundation

Multicultural Leadership Society:

Bhavani Amirthalingam Ameren Senior Vice President, Chief Digital Information Officer	Santiago Beltran  Build-A-Bear Workshop Logistics Manager	SiSi Beltran  Build-A-Bear Workshop Vice President of Marketing

“It is important to provide avenues for all to give and provide impact, and through the Multicultural Leadership Society, I have enjoyed bringing together diverse people and thought to provide support within this region.” 
– Santiago & SiSi Beltran

Men’s Leadership Society:

Andrew Davidson Office Managing Partner KPMG	Jim Lally President and CEO Enterprise Financial Services Corporation

“The Leadership Societies are the backbone of United Way.  Without the support of Leadership Givers, both financially and leading by example, the United Way could not exist in its current capacity.  I was inspired by leaders before me and it is important that we, as leaders, inspire those who come after us.” 
– Andrew Davidson

United Young Leaders (UYL):

Whitney Lawson Interior Designer HOK

“United Young Leaders is a fantastic way to not only help the St. Louis community, it’s a great way to get involved as a young professional. UYL offers so many ways to learn about United Way, volunteer, donate to a great organization, and get an introduction to being on a board. Getting young professionals involved in non-profit work earlier is setting us up for future success in our community as a whole!” 
– Whitney Lawson