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When people come together, incredible things happen. Join a movement of changemakers who are driven to build a strong and vibrant community where no one is left behind.
As a Cabinet volunteer, you can provide an invaluable contribution to United Way of the Alberta Capital Region’s work in our community. Share your time and talent toward the development and implementation of strategies to expand United Way’s reach and influence, increase engagement, and support year-round campaigns. With the help of caring supporters like our cabinet volunteers, we can continue to create a strong and vibrant community where no one is left behind.
Leverage United Way’s dynamic platform to fulfill your social impact potential in a way that aligns with your interests and goals. Using your unique skills and expertise, you will collaborate with a connected group of community builders and influential business leaders who drive purposeful, meaningful change.
Cabinet volunteers come from business, government, education, health and social service sectors, organized labour, and the community at large. Together, they embody the strength and diversity that the Alberta Capital Region has to offer.
Start creating transformative change in your community through a United Way Cabinet – each strategically focused on mobilizing changemakers for maximum impact. Together, we will create positive lasting change for a stronger and more vibrant community.
As a Cabinet volunteer, you can:
Meet our Cabinet teams and learn more about their work in support of United Way.
GenNext Women United Corporate Solutions
Labour Leadership Gifts Major Gifts
Workplace Campaigns ReUnited Cabinet New Partnerships
Explore your social purpose through a journey of philanthropic discovery, connection, and impact that is meaningful and engaging. As a GenNEXT Cabinet member, you will meet monthly with a group of young changemakers to develop and implement the annual GenNEXT strategy, plan events, and act as a United Way ambassador in our community.
Co-Chair
Operational Excellence Manager, Debrand Services Inc.
Fund Development Coordinator, BGCBigs Edmonton & Area
Manager, Divisional Coordination and Issues Management, Government of Alberta
Writer/Editor, Government of Alberta
Digital Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Kids Kottage Foundation
District Human Resources and Professional Development Advisor, PCL Construction
Manager, Commercial Project Development and Analysis, EPCOR
Intern Architect, Stantec
Asset Manager, Orbis Investments
Finance Assistant, Easy Auto Finance
Nursing Officer, Canadian Armed Forces
Student, MacEwan University
Advertising Coordinator, Government of Alberta
Undergraduate Nurse, Alberta Health Services
Communications Manager, Africa Centre
Undergraduate Nurse, MacEwan University
Project Coordinator, PCL Construction
Realtor, E.X.P Realty
Student, University of Alberta
Mental Health Support Coordinator, Africa Centre
Student, Faculty of Arts (Native Studies) and Faculty of Education, University of Alberta
United Way’s Women United Cabinet engages the philanthropic power of women and allies to create life-changing opportunities for women and girls.
Community Advocate
Executive Director, Business Supports, Alberta Jobs, Economy and Trade
Manager, Engagement & Affinity Groups, Resource Development , United Way Calgary
Vice President, Robert Half
Barrister & Solicitor, McKay Law
Operations Manager, T-Lane Nation
Board Director, Innovation & Economic Development Executive
Co-Founder, Timber Benefits
Founder, pipikwan pêhtâkwan
VP Marketing & Communications, PCL Construction
Solution Delivery Manager, PCL Construction
Philanthropy Officer, Data and Reporting, CASA Mental Health
3rd CDSB Deputy Commander, Department of National Defence
IRP Portfolio Project Development Supervisor, Strathcona Refinery, Imperial
Branch Manager, Edmonton Entrepreneur Centre, ATB Financial
Head of People and Culture , Safety Codes Council
Community Leader
Founder & CEO, Grow Leaders & Learn Peace Canada
Associate Vice-President, Government and Community Relations, University of Alberta
Production Director, DOW
Edmonton Native Healing Centre
Senior Advisor Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Decolonization (EDID) Initiatives, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta
Director of People Operations, RUNWITHIT Synthetics Inc.
Experiential Learning Facilitator , MacEwan University
Vice-President (University Relations), Athabasca University
Director, Corporate Client Group, Royal Bank of Canada
United Way’s Corporate Solutions Cabinet volunteers work together to grow and strengthen corporate relationships with businesses who are passionate about making their community a better place.
Edmonton Office Manager, ISL Engineering
Director of Permanent Placement Services, Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Owner/Director Facilitator, Relationship Builder, Creating People Power Inc.
Contractor, Enbridge
Chief Operating Officer, Allwest Furnishings Ltd.
Chief Operating Officer, RUNWITHIT Synthetics
Chief Governance Officer and General Counsel , Athabasca University
United Way’s Labour Cabinet volunteers work towards making our community a healthy place to live and work.
Chair
President, Edmonton & District Labour Council
Prairie Region Representative, Canadian Labour Congress
Secretary Treasurer, Alberta Federation of Labour
Assistant Business Manager, IBEW , Local Union 424
United Way’s Leadership Gifts Cabinet volunteers help cultivate personal connections to grow and steward our $1,200 plus donors.
Senior Database Administrator, Alberta Blue Cross
Planning & Scheduling Manager, NAHQ ICS, PCL Construction
Manager, Regional Services Prairie Region Operations, Enbridge
Senior Estimator, PCL Industrial Management
Operations Support Department Leader, Imperial Oil
United Way’s Major Gifts Cabinet volunteers build new relationships with community influencers in the Alberta Capital Region.
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Strategy & Integration Executive, CWB Financial Group
Retired
United Way’s Workplace Campaigns Cabinet volunteers share ideas and best practices for workplace giving initiatives.
CEO, The Family Centre
Vice President, LP Canadian Operations, Enbridge
Director of Projects, Midstream, Worley
Executive Director, Community Engagement, University of Alberta
Regional Director, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service
Branch Manager, LRT Expansion & Renewal, City of Edmonton
Deputy Minister, Infrastructure, Government of Alberta
Manager, Civil Operations, PCL Construction
Deputy Minster, Transportation and Economic Corridors
Executive Director, Terra Centre for Teen Parents
United Way's ReUnited Cabinet volunteers share their experience and knowledge to inspire retirees (or those nearing retirement) to continue giving back to the community in new and meaningful ways.
Owner and CEO, Allwest Furnishings
Vice President, Cross Country Parts Distributors
United Way's New Partnerships Cabinet focuses on building new corporate relationships and enhancing community impact through meaningful engagements with senior leaders and decision-makers in the region.
Regional Vice President, North Central Alberta, BMO
Manager, Special Projects, PCL Industrial Management
Founder of Inclusive Business League and Clinic Administration, FUEL Pain and Injury Recovery Clinic
Vice President, Harvard Property Management
