My mom's union activism inspired a lifetime of supporting organized labor through stops at the Washington State Legislature; SEIU 775, United Way of Snohomish County and United Way Worldwide.

This is a personal look back at the people, projects, and moments that shaped my professional journey — and the lifelong connections that continue to inspire me. It’s my way of celebrating United Way NEXT’s 35th anniversary.

In 2022 United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County started a teen wellness initiative called Empowering Minds.

United Ways across the country do some great work around Mental Health advocacy. Our guest: Steven Berbeco, from United Way of NW Vermont.