Hello! My name is Melissa Maxwell and I joined United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley as Director of Resource Development in April 2019. In my role I am responsible for overseeing workplace campaigns, the Chippewa Valley Spirit Awards, and the annual Golf Tournament; and I work closely with the Campaign Cabinet and Emerging Leaders.
I was born and raised in southeast Michigan, so I will always support Detroit sports teams and the Michigan Wolverines. I visit family there when I can including my two favorite young people, my nieces.
I moved to Eau Claire ten years ago for a previous job at another nonprofit and feel lucky to now call the Chippewa Valley home with my cat, Prudence, and senior dog, Tuck.
One of my hobbies is volunteering and I am fortunate to live in this giving community. I am a charter member, Past President, and active member of the Chippewa Valley After Hours Rotary Club. I have served on the board of directors for The Community Table since February 2017. I have also been involved with Special Olympics USA since 2016 and have been selected to serve as sport manager for three World Games in Austria, Abu Dhabi, and Russia.
I implore anyone who has a couple hours to spare to reach out to us at United Way and ask how you can help our community. Every Small Act has a Big Impact.