YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Highlands Circle is a network of compassionate professionals who are actively seeking ways to make positive and long-lasting change in Asheville and Buncombe County. Through professional development, educational opportunities, volunteerism, and networking events, Highlands Circle members engage in the work of UWABC and their community, and drive real collective impact to co-create solutions to our community's toughest challenges.
OUR VALUE ADD:
- Volunteerism: We get involved in the community through direct service with UWABC's partners.
- Education and Events: We come together to understand the issues facing residents of Asheville and Buncombe County.
- Networking Socials: We host and participate in connective experiences to engage with fellow dedicated and passionate young leaders.
GET INVOLVED
Joining is easy. Passionate about investing in and connecting with our community? Those who are under the age of 40 and invest a meaningful annual gift of $25.00 or more to the Live United Fund qualify.
- Donate to the Live United Fund by making a gift through your workplace campaign, by mail, have us set up any of the billing options below, or give now online and indicate your interest in Highlands Circle.
- We offer payroll deduction, credit card, bank draft, and paper billing options, and can do so on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
- For additional ways to contribute, check out our Ways to Give page or contact Sydney Cole, 828.239.9203.
And be sure to connect with us on Facebook.
We want you to be an active participant and bring prospective members with you. Our benefits mirror your requests, so get ready to take your personal and professional life to the next level.
- Networking, educational, and volunteer opportunities;
- Nonprofit committee and potential UWABC Board experience;
- Joint events with other UWABC supporters;
- Year-round communications detailing the great work accomplished by members; and
- VIP invites to UWABC signature events
Committee Members
- Jessie Goodwin, Chair - Modera Wealth Management
- Dakota Owenby - Insurance Service of Asheville, Inc.
- Kyle El Homsi - Irene Wortham Center
- Sydney Cole - YWCA
- Lindsey Cotner - Irene Wortham Center
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Megan Steward - United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
“I support United Way because the organization takes a big-picture approach to serving our community. United Way’s ability to bring people and organizations together to collaborate on bold community goals makes it an excellent backbone organization. I am honored to support United Way through Highland’s Circle, an affinity group made up of enthusiastic young professionals in Asheville and Buncombe County to connect and serve in our thriving community.”
--Jessie Goodwin, Highlands Circle Committee Chair
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Kariem Ali
Jarrett Allton
Nikki Ammons
Brett Amos
Jake Arbusto
Mr. Sam S. Baker
Daniel Albert Belisle
Michelle Bennett
Joshua Blackwood
Gavin Blevins
Brianna, Bryan, and Owen Bobo
Andrew R. Boell
Ms. Victoria K. Boles
Erin Bowers
Jenny and Travis Boyer
Mr. Hayden A. Bradley
David Breske
Mrs. Carrie Parker Brinkley
Liz and Todd Britton
Adam Brunella
Mr. Antonio Carson
Sydney Cole
Brittany Damron
Hilary Davenport
Ms. Christina A. Demorgoli
Mr. Jorge J. Diaz
Mr. Matthew W. Donohue
Mr. Trevor Dupont
Mr. Joe Fowler
Ms. Shaina Frady
Jerry Frisbee
Jason Gaddy
Mr. Sean P. Gaffney
Jakima Gaskins
Holli Gautier
Andy Gmitter
Jessie Goodwin
Mrs. Michelle N. Grasty
Mr. Andrew W. Greene
Anna Grimes Hammerbeck
Mr. Brandon L. Hargis
Terry Harrell
Mr. Hunter Harwood
Mr. John T. Hickman
Ms. Barbara Hinton
Mr. Matt Hyder
Malorie and Will Irwin
Adam Jones
Josh Keel
Kimberly Kelley
Mr. Jared I. Kilgore
Morgan F. Kohout
Jesus Lara
Mr. Avery A. Ledford
Mr. Jeffrey A. Ledford
Courtney Lewis
Michael Lindsey
Ms. Caroline E. Long
Ryan Love
Mr. Gabe Luther
Ms. Autum P. Martin
Dustin Marusak
Mr. Ricky A. Mathis
Amber McCleerey
Jackson McCollum
Sam Mello
Mr. Geraldy Mompoint
Eric Murdock
Dakota L. Murray
Mr. Spencer Nay
Ben Nelson
Heath Nettles
Emma Olson
Dakota Owenby
James C. Parker
Ms. Cecilia J. Perez Padilla
Paige Peterson
Alison Pettigrew
Mrs. Taylor M. Poteat
Mr. Elijah R. Poulos
Kyle Ramser
Mr. Charles V. Rattliff
Justine L. Redden
Angel Reece
Mr. Daniel P. Reece Jr.
Mr. Jonathan Erik Reems
Elizabeth Rice
Lacey Riddle
Olivia W. Roach
Amy Roberts
Mr. David Roberts
Jared Rogers
Mr. Jonathan D. Rogers
Ryan Rohwer
Jose Romero
Ms. Kelly M. Rose
Ms. Sarah Roth
Mr. Dillon Rubalcava
Mr. David Salas
Mr. Zachary J. Sanfilippo
Audrey Schoenbachler
Mr. William E. Schweig
Mr. Justin Scott
James-Wesley Shook
Mrs. Misty Dawn Smith
Ann Marie Sparks
Colby Stamey
Mr. Stanley Earl Surrett
Mr. James Robert Taffer
Ash Devin Timmons
Hunter Toothman
Stephen Vargo
Ms. Melissa A. Wagner
Joshua Wallin
Mr. Ben Walters
Mr. Benjamin D. West
Molly and John Whatley
and 1 Anonymous Donor