YORKTOWN — United Way of the Virginia Peninsula announced Thursday the selection of Charvalla West as Chief Executive Officer.
West brings over nine years of local United Way experience, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer, the organization said.
Skip Smith, Board Chair said, “on behalf of the Board of Directors, we are excited for the future of the United Way of the Virginia Peninsula. Charvalla’s passion for our mission, desire to support our partner agencies, and to bring our community together makes her the right person for this role. She has the full support of the Board and so many others in this community. We know she’s the right person at the right time to grow United Way and to do more for those in need.”
West served as the COO and Director of Community Impact for United Way of the Virginia Peninsula since 2020, where the organization said she “has demonstrated her ability to galvanize people and resources that support collaborative solutions and strengthen the nonprofit sector.”
“I believe in what our United Way stands for in our community — a connector. Our hope is that every person, whether they have a need or something to give, will reach out to United Way to get connected. We have a vision and a clear path forward to raise more money for our partner agencies and to help more people in need. We are positioned to do so with the support of our community.”
For more information on United Way of the Virginia Peninsula, visit uwvp.org.
