Zella Taylor
CEO & Executive Director
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Zella has been with United Way of Daviess County since 2016. She attended graduate school at Indiana Wesleyan University and has her M.A, having previously attended St. Mary of the Woods, where she received her undergrad in B.S. Additionally, she has her A.S, and is a Certified Life Coach through Larks Song Academy. She has also worked in the world of non-profit for over a decade, including as a Skills Development Specialist working with children and as an Advocate at a women's domestic violence shelter. She loves serving and making a difference in other's lives. In her personal time, she loves spending time with her husband and 8 pets. They also run a small Real Estate business and love to go on adventures together in their free time!
Zella serves with United Way of Daviess County because:
Running our local United Way is a great way for me to give back and make a large impact within our community. I love working with individuals, businesses, volunteers, community partners, and agencies! It's great to know our work truly matters.
Rebecca McKown
Programs and Operations Assistant
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Rebecca was born and raised in Washington, Indiana, and also spent eight years living in Montana before returning to the area. She brings a strong sense of organization, compassion, and a love for helping others to her work. She enjoys connecting with people and helping local individuals and families find resources within the community. Rebecca has a passion for learning and enjoys continuing to challenge herself both personally and professionally. In her personal time, she is an avid reader, enjoys writing nonfiction, and loves spending time with her family. She also makes it a personal goal to learn a new skill each year and dedicate time to mastering it.
Rebecca serves with United Way of Daviess County because:
I enjoy being able to help people and learn more about the needs and resources within our community. Being part of United Way gives me the opportunity to connect people with support, build relationships throughout Daviess County, and contribute to work that makes a difference for our neighbors.