Staff
* Denotes Senior Management Team
Kristi Long, President & CEO *
Oversees all operations and governance of the United Way of Lake County. Has direct responsibility for all business affairs of the organization. Responsible for managing Major Gifts.
kristi.long@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1000
Michelle Crombie, Vice President of Community Impact *
Establishes strategic direction for United Way of Lake County community impact work; supervises and coordinates all programs, initiatives, community involvement, research and distribution of resources.
michelle.crombie@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1016
Rosa Jensen, Executive Assistant/IS Manager *
Provides administrative support to the President. Manages information systems for the organization.
rosie.jensen@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1044
Beth Maze, Vice President Operations and Donor Relations *
Oversees the finances and investments as well as United Way of Lake County's annual resource development efforts, including workplace giving, planned giving and individual giving.
beth.maze@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1023
Jennifer Yonan, Vice President of Marketing and Donor Relations *
Directs the efforts of all marketing strategy, advertising, public relations and multimedia materials.
jennifer.yonan@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1014
Rita Zaluzec, Director, Human Resources and Facilities *
Responsible for Human Resources functions and payroll as well as management of the facilities. Oversees internal financial reporting, budgeting and governance and supports Vice President of Operations and President & CEO.
rita.zaluzec@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1029
Sue Baehr, Reading Success Initiative Volunteer Coordinator
Recruits, supervises and manages the training details and ongoing communication with volunteers for the Reading Success initiative.
sue.baehr@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1032
Corey Bruser, Donor Relations Manager
Manages existing relationships with businesses and organizations supporting United Way of Lake County through workplace giving campaigns. Researches and cultivates new business opportunities.
corey.bruser@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1021
Robin Bultman, Information and Resources Coordinator
Provides assistance to United Way of Lake County’s information and referral program (FindHelpLakeCounty.org)
robin.bultman@uwlakeco.org
Rich Coplan, Major Gifts and Planned Giving Director
Plans and directs all aspects of Major Gifts Development. Develops and implements annual strategies that will meet or exceed fundraising goals and improve donor retention.
rich.coplan@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1046
Kelly Cotter, Initiative Funding and Advocacy Manager
Responsible for writing grant proposals and reports, managing advocacy efforts and developing related materials.
kelly.cotter@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1012
Meredith Egan, Success By 6/Safe and Stable Families Program Manager
Responsible for the development and oversight of the Success By 6 Program, which ensures children start kindergarten ready to succeed, and the management of the Safe and Stable Families Program.
meredith.egan@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1040
Alicia Garcia, Reading Success/Stay in School Program Manager
Responsible for the development and management of Reading Success and Stay in School programs that ensure youth learn to read and graduate ready to succeed.
alicia.garcia@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1058
Shelah Grashen, Administrative Services Assistant
Provides administrative support to the organization. Oversees the operation of the Lake County Center for Community Leadership conference facilities.
shelah.grashen@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1026
Carolina Herrera, Community Engagement Manager
Manages Lake Effect and CLC Student United Way, Days of Caring and group volunteer projects to ensure maximum community benefit; Manages volunteer recognition and United Way involvement in special projects such as Kids 1st Health Fair, Page it Forward and Waukegan High School Career Fair.
carolina.herrera@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1011
Jennifer Little, Success By 6 Initiative Coordinator
Coordinates and manages the details of Early Learning Clubs and other Success By 6 Initiatives. Seeks new partners and maintains relationships with current Success By 6 partners.
jennifer.little@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1057
Davina Martin, Individual and Leadership Giving Manager
Manages existing relationships with individuals and provide leadership and expertise in developing, expanding and administering individual giving programs. Manages Lake Effect young professionals affinity group.
davina.martin@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1056
Ashley Meade, Donor Relations Associate
Manages existing relationships with businesses and organizations supporting United Way of Lake County through workplace giving campaigns.
ashley.meade@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1053
Deanna Olmem, Community Investment Coordinator
Facilitates application processes for three year funding, special funding opportunities/projects; manages distribution of in-kind donations and donation drives; and responsible for Find Help Outreach.
deanna.olmem@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1018
Valerie Petersen, Marketing Communications Associate
Responsible for implementing an integrated, strategic marketing and communications program including web content, donor communications, printing/broadcast/social media, print and electronic materials and special events.
valerie.petersen@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1038
Pam Zalinger, Donor Relations Specialist
Provides administrative support to the Resource Development department and serves as a database specialist for the organizations information system. Monitors organization’s pledge processing and tracks all donations and accounting procedures.
pam.zalinger@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1024
Cynthia Zimmerman, Marketing Events Specialist
Provides administrative support to the Marketing and Communications department, and to the Individual and Leadership Giving Manager
cynthia.zimmerman@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1015
Finance and Administration Volunteers:
Charles Bassett
Retired Database Specialist from Illinois Department of Human Services & Veterans Administration. Provides accounting support to the organization.
charles.bassett@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1030
James Moran
Retired finance, operations, and project management professional. Provides high-level support in the areas of operations and finance, and for special projects.
james.moran@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1039
St. Martin de Porres High School Interns
Four High School Interns provided during the school year. Provide administrative support to the organization.
AmeriCorps VISTA Members (2012-2013):
Assist with Reading Success program components and activities to ensure students read by the end of 3rd grade:
Jamie Herdt
jamie.herdt@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1013
Rebecca Page
rebecca.page@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1036
AmeriCorps Members (2012)
Assist with Community Impact program components and activities
Candiss Shumate
candiss.shumate@uwlakeco.org
847-775-1042
