United Way Emerging Leaders is a diverse, welcoming group of rising professionals UNITED in building a stronger community.
By connecting, empowering and supporting one another, members drive positive change and create lasting impact. Through leadership development and community engagement, they are shaping the future of the Lehigh Valley-today and for generations to come.
belong
Join a supportive, inclusive community of passionate professionals committed to growth and collaboration. Every voice matters and every contribution makes a difference.
Empower
Develop leadership skills, access valuable resources and engage in hands-on opportunities to make a tangible impact in the community.
Transform
Collaborate with fellow members to lead initiatives that enhance community quality of life while paving the way for future opportunities.
SMALL CONTRIBUTION. BIG IMPACT.
Join us with a gift of less than $10/week ($500 annually) and help change the lives of one in every six residents in the Lehigh Valley.
For more information, please contact us at [email protected].
“United Way Emerging Leaders enables you to build a stronger community while making lifelong connections with like-minded, passionate individuals.”
Veronne Demesyeux
Emerging Leaders Co-Chair

Emerging Leaders Cabinet

Meg Dowd
Emerging Leaders Co-Chair
Just Born Quality Confections

Veronne Demesyeux
Emerging Leaders Co-Chair
New Bethany

Zachary Galloway
Cabinet Member
RKL LLP

Angelo Fattore
Cabinet Member
Moravian University

Cristian Pungo
Cabinet Member
Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
emerging leaders spotlights

Cheers to Volunteers with United Way Emerging Leaders
Photo Gallery: United Way Emerging Leaders hosted an engaging event in Easton where enthusiastic guests assembled care packages with Joyful Giving.

Emerging Leaders and PPL Tomorrow Networking
Photo Gallery: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s Emerging Leaders and PPL Tomorrow met for an evening of networking and refreshments.