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 nonprofit world 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.
Jaylynn Allen
Programs and Operations Assistant
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Jaylynn Allen graduated from Barr-Reeve in the class of 2023. Jaylynn was also a part of the Daviess County CEO class. Jaylynn Allen has been a resident of Cannelburg for 12 years and recently relocated to Washington. She is an active member of her church community and also operates a small business. Jaylynn and her fiancé are planning their wedding for January 2027.
Jaylynn is passionate about the mission of United Way and values the opportunity to make a positive impact in her community.
I’m grateful to be part of an organization that is truly making a difference and providing help to those who need it most.