
Kevin Zwick
CEO
United Way Bay Area
Washington, DC USA
“There’s nothing more invaluable than just getting involved and working with other people.”
United Way Bay Area
Washington, DC USA
“There’s nothing more invaluable than just getting involved and working with other people.”
CEO
I tackle the root causes of poverty and build pathways to prosperity for families throughout the Bay Area.
My day is incredibly varied. I'm either meeting with my program staff to learn about challenges they might be having with a specific initiative or program, speaking with my finance staff to keep updated with the health of the organization, or meeting with my advancement staff to figure out how we can bring in more supporters. I could also be out in the community speaking with people and learning what's going on in the community so that we can be more effective.
Here's the first step for everyone
It's much easier today to connect across communities and effect social change through social media platforms. I encourage you to start there. I also recommend getting involved and volunteering with your local community organizations. That can be a local nonprofit, a local organizing group, or your local church, mosque, or temple.
"It's not good to be told no."