The United Way of Pennsylvania is a statewide membership organization. Our mission is to assist and champion the efforts of local United Ways in Pennsylvania in advancing the common good. UWP currently focuses on state and federal advocacy, as well as training and education, in order to support 50 of Pennsylvania's 59 local United Ways who are members of UWP.
Kristen Rotz, who began her position as President of the United Way of Pennsylvania in October 2014, is an experienced nonprofit association leader. Kristen believes United Way is integral in bringing key stakeholders together from every sector, every political philosophy and every walk of life to help weave the fabric of healthy communities which offer opportunity for all. She has advocated for many human services programs throughout her career, and understands how to influence policy in Harrisburg.