Vanecia Kerr, who serves as chief impact officer of Denver’s Mile High United Way, will assume the role of CEO of United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona starting on June 23. This follows an April 29 extension offer Kerr got from the United Way board, which voted unanimously for the offer. Kerr accepted and participated in a meet and greet for United Way of Tucson board members, officers and staff.
“I am humbled and grateful to have been named as incoming president and CEO of United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona and for the opportunity to serve such an outstanding organization in a vibrant and beautiful region,” Kerr said.
“As I prepare to assume my new role, I look forward to hearing from our local staff, officers, board and community members as we plan to build on the impact that United Way has had in this community for more than a century. And I am grateful for Tony Penn’s leadership over these past 15 years. He has done so much to put United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona on a firm footing, which I look forward to building on.”…