1. 2018 Diversity and Inclusion Conference “Insanity is Expensive” Michelle A. Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Delaware

2. My Journey:

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

4. #1—Always show up and give 100%.

5. 6% of women hold CEO positions

6. #2—Mentorship Matters.

7. Three Strikes
Black
Woman
Good Ol’ Boy Network

8. #3—Moving Forward Courageously.

9. #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

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

11. #5—Using Your Voice for Change.

12. Let’s Talk Equity.

13. #6—Nothing Changes, if Nothing Changes.

14. 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

15. #7—Be Intentional.
BELIEF
INTENTION
ACTION

17. 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.