United Way Emerging Leader Award

We reviewed a number of outstanding candidates for the United Way Emerging Leader Award, and our team of volunteers is proud to announce we have selected Aurora Beani for this honor. 

On Tuesday, March 25 at the 8th annual Lehigh Valley SUITS awards Aurora will be recognized along side nine regional business professionals for her contributions to the community. 
 
Aurora's Bio

Company: Target Corporation

Title: Human Resources, Executive Team Leader

Education: 

Pennsylvania State University, Berks County, PA
May 2009
Degree: Applied Psychology

University of Scranton, Scranton PA
College of Graduate/ Continuing Education
Masters: Community Counseling and Mental Health Therapy

“Aurora’s love for her community and passion for spreading positivity make her an excellent recipient of the United Way Emerging Leader Award. Aurora has made significant contributions to the American Cancer Society, Cystic Fibrosis Fundraising Campaign and the March of Dimes through her forward thinking, love for volunteering and unique ability to mobilize and inspire others to create a stronger, healthier Lehigh Valley.” – Joe Brunovksy, Digital Marketing Project Manager, Merck Pharmaceuticals

Philosophy 

“Giving back has always been a passion of mine. From a young age my parents instilled in me that it’s important to give back to your local community and always spread positivity where possible. I live my life by these values and have always enjoyed volunteering and getting involved right here in the Lehigh Valley.” – Aurora Beani 

Aurora's Personal Statement for the Emerging Leader Award

United Way Emerging Leader Award Nominees

We were so impressed with the accomplishments of our nominees, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley would like to highlight each one.
 

Brandy Barbera
Events Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lehigh Valley
Personal Statement 

Shane Burcaw 
Student/ Author/ President
Laughing At My Nightmare, Inc. 
Personal Statement