United Way of Kentucky
As a focused team of leaders, United Way of Kentucky will align resources and work to advance Education, Income and Health. We envision Kentuckians united to give, advocate and volunteer to advance the common good for all.
OUR MISSION
United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community.
OUR FOCUS
OUR PEOPLE
Kevin T. Middleton serves as President for United Way of Kentucky, which promotes and supports the work of Kentucky's twenty-one United Way organizations in their efforts to expand opportunity for all. Kevin has over 24 years of non-profit expertise, with over 19 years guiding conversations that lead people and organizations to reach measurable outcomes. He is a skillful communicator, facilitator, trainer and fundraiser, and has helped executives, boards and staff shape their work to improve lives and change communities.
Kevin serves as Vice Chair for the national United Way Council of States collaborative, as administrator for the Kentucky Employees Charitable Campaign, State Director for the Kentucky 211 information and referral service, and has administered over $1 million in grant funding to implement the United Way Born Learning Academy parent-as-teacher workshop series throughout Kentucky’s elementary school districts. He was appointed as a Commissioner to Serve Kentucky (formerly known as the Kentucky Commission on Community Volunteerism and Service) by former Governor Matt Bevin in June 2019, and serves on the public policy committee for the Kentucky Nonprofit Network, the Strong Start Kentucky coalition and Kentucky Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (KYVOAD). He served on the coalition to expand Kentucky’s Children’s Health Insurance Program to families without coverage, co-created the now annual United Way “Live United Day” at the Capitol, and managed the administration of two annual AmeriCorps grants in St. Louis, Missouri.
Kevin holds a BA, Psychology from Missouri State University and is a graduate of the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2018.
Kevin Middleton
President
kevin.middleton@uwky.org
Andrea Brown is a retired 20+ year law enforcement veteran (Major) who led police and community engagement initiatives and events security planning for the Louisville Metro Police Department and the city of Louisville. This work included planning security for the world-renowned Kentucky Derby and Oaks, the U.S. Presidential visit to Louisville, and several other large-scale city events and department initiatives.
Andrea was appointed to serve on the city’s Racial Equity Taskforce that was charged with providing equity training to department managers within the city and developing equitable internal and external city policies. She has led several key projects and is known for her ability to build relationships and solve complex issues. She has received numerous accolades and was nominated for the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Rose Award for her distinguished work with conventions and the hospitality industry.
More recently, Andrea was a Project Lead Consultant with Nspire - Park Community Credit Union’s Charitable Foundation. There, in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Behavioral Health’s Kentucky Opioid Response Effort, she led efforts in standing up a new federally funded state-wide opioid overdose prevention and awareness program, specifically focusing on underserved communities.
Andrea is a native of Louisville and enjoys reading, gardening, and traveling with her family.
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Debbie Roberson serves as Manager of Administrative Services for United Way of Kentucky, supporting the efficient operation of the organization and providing essential administration for the Kentucky Employees Charitable Campaign and other statewide initiatives.
As a part of Northern Santa Barbara County United Way in Santa Maria, California, Debbie served as Director of Operations and Compliance and was promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer. During her tenure she established new standard operating procedures and created grants reporting protocols that passed strict compliance rules.
Prior to joining NSBCUW, Debbie spent more than a decade in full-time ministry where she collaborated with local government officials and community stakeholders in an effort to make a positive impact on the Central Coast of California.
During her time leading a revitalization project in Lompoc, California, she partnered with a national shoe retailer and recruited a team of volunteers to “adopt” a local elementary school. There they measured the feet of over 600 elementary school students and provided each with a gift-wrapped box containing a brand new pair of socks and shoes for the holidays. The following year, the team came back and provided each student with a hoodie in their school’s colors ensuring that every child could participate in school spirit days. She counts this experience as a highlight of her career.
Debbie is a graduate of Vanguard University with a BA in Business Management. In her free time she enjoys live music, antiquing, and spending time with friends and family.
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Roberta Steutermann serves as the Director of Development for United Way of Kentucky, overseeing the resource development activities for the United Way membership association, bringing new funding opportunities to the local United Way network to support their impact initiatives and residents throughout the Commonwealth.
As the Regional Development Director for Metro United Way for 11 years, she led the organization's community relations and development operations in three Kentucky counties: Shelby, Oldham and Bullitt. She is credited for an overall growth of 42% in those communities during her tenure. She has also served as Development Director for the Alzheimer’s Association of Kentucky and Louisville's Nazareth Home.
Roberta has served as a board member of the Oldham County Public Schools Foundation, and St. John United Methodist Children’s Council.
Betsy Burkeen
President
United Way of Paducah - McCracken Co.
Paducah, KY
Lindy Casebier
Secretary
Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet
Frankfort, KY
Kevin Etter
Consultant
Retired, UPS Foundation
Elizabethtown, KY
Chelsea Granville Reed
Partner
DentonsLouisville, KY
Ellie Harbaugh
Executive Vice President
United Way of Southern Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY
UNITED WAY OF KENTUCKY'S COMMITMENT TO
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
United Way of Kentucky fights for the Financial Stability, Health and Education of every Kentuckian in every community. Kentucky’s United Way network works to engage community members, including those whose voices have traditionally been marginalized, to co-create solutions that ensure every Kentuckian has the resources, support, opportunities, and networks they need to thrive.
Yet, for too many individuals and families, access to a better life remains elusive. To achieve our vision, we must understand and address the underlying factors that impede progress. United Way of Kentucky (UWKY) recognizes that structural racism and other forms of discrimination contribute to persistent disparities. By challenging practices based on racism, sexism, and other historical and current forms of discrimination, the United Way network can create more inclusive communities and equitable outcomes.
Therefore:
WHAT'S YOUR MISSION?
Change starts with you. Take action today to make a difference in your community.