Women in United Way History

Written By United Way News

1941Elizabeth Hitz becomes the first female Community Service Council Chair

1985The first Diversity Leadership Circle in the country is established by Fay Williams and Bill Mays

1988Ellen Annala becomes the first female CEO of United Way of Central Indiana 

1994Sallie Rowland becomes the first female community engagement chair and also founded the Company that Cares award

2000Katie Betley becomes the first female board chair

2003Women United gets established by founding member Sarah Lechleiter

2013Ann Murtlow becomes president and CEO of United Way of Central Indiana

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