2018 Diversity and Inclusion Conference “Insanity is Expensive” Michelle A. Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Delaware

My Journey:

President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Delaware 11 years $15 Million Revenue Raised Servicing more that 75,000 individuals

#1—Always show up and give 100%.

6% of women hold CEO positions

#2—Mentorship Matters.

Three Strikes Black Woman Good Ol’ Boy Network

#3—Moving Forward Courageously.

#4—Lean In to the Conversation. “I want to change the conversation from what women can’t do to what we can do.”—Sheryl Sandberg

Board and Staff Reflect Individuals We Serve. Core Values: Diversity Inclusion Donors Children Families Corporations

#5—Using Your Voice for Change.

Let’s Talk Equity.

#6—Nothing Changes, if Nothing Changes.

Cost of Insanity. 1 in 2 Reading on Grade Level by the end of Third Grade Youth 13Xs more likely to drop out of high school Families making less than $15K/year

#7—Be Intentional. BELIEF INTENTION ACTION

Key Take-a-ways. Always show up and give 100%. Mentorship Matters. Moving Forward Courageously. Lean In to the Conversation. Using Your Voice for Change. Nothing changes, if Nothing Changes. Be Intentional.