United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Recognizes Outgoing Board Members

Allentown, PA, June 30, 2020 - During his tenure as Chair of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) Board of Directors, Dr. Joseph Roy has been characterized by innovative ideas, strategic thinking and tireless efforts to increase the organizational impact made in the lives of residents of Northampton, Lehigh and Carbon counties. Under his leadership, UWGLV has made the largest community investments in organizational history and launched the regional campaign for grade-level reading, Lehigh Valley Reads. Dr. Roy, Superintendent of the Bethlehem Area School District, served as United Way’s Board Chair since July 2018 and has been a member of the Board since 2012.
 
                                                      

“Dr. Roy demonstrated an unwavering commitment to progress and excellence during his time as Board Chair,” stated David Lewis, President, UWGLV. “His passion for our community’s success inspired us and under his leadership, United Way continued to touch more individual lives than ever before.”
 
Dr. Roy will remain on the UWGLV Board and a member of the executive committee.
 
Also ending their tenure on the board are Anne Baum and Celeste Rau. Ms. Baum, Lehigh Valley executive and vice president, distribution channels & labor relations for Capital BlueCross, served on UWGLV’s board since 2011. A member of many committees, including, Opportunity Investment Fund, Community Cabinet and Executive Committee, Ms. Baum also served as UWGLV’s 2016 Campaign Co-Chair along with husband, Brad Baum. An active participant of UWGLV’s TeenWorks, Emerging Leaders, Women United and Tocqueville Society, Anne will also continue support the organization as Chair of UWGLV’s Endowment Committee.
 
                                          

“Anne Baum has been the consummate community leader and United Way champion,” remarked Paul Hurd, Chief Development Officer, UWGLV. “We were honored and privileged to have her on our Board for nine years serving in a variety of leadership capacities. Our community needs and deserves more people like Anne.”
 
Celeste Rau has been member of UWGLV’s Board since 2015. Ms. Rau was active on the Finance Committee for 6 years, 3 ½ of which she served as Committee Chair. A Business Development Specialist with DDMP Investment Advisors, LLC, Ms. Rau will continue as a member of UWGLV’s Finance Committee.
 
                                                       

“During Celeste Rau’s time as finance chair our revenue grew significantly,” notes Debbie Klocek, Vice President Finance & Administration, UWGLV. “She was instrumental in ensuring that we managed our growth using better budgeting software along with more sophisticated, improved financial processes. It goes without saying that Celeste made sure the financial side of the house was efficient and effective.”