How long and in what ways have you been involved with United Way?
I have been a board member since 2015 and was Secretary on the Executive Board for two years (2017-2019). I've served on the communications committee and the Women United committee.
What inspired you to become involved with United Way?
I've always been involved with the United Way campaign and other charitable giving initiatives at work. When my colleague, Dale Rosene's term was ending on the board, he suggested I apply to serve.
What aspect of United Way's work do you connect with most and why?
I connect most with the work with children and families, which stems back to my time serving with the Junior League of Kankakee County for many years.
Why do you think it's important to support United Way's mission?
I think it's important to support United Way's mission to create long-lasting solutions that benefit individuals and strengthen our community.
Who is Maureen Powell?
Maureen Powell is the Site Head of Communications for CSL Behring of Kankakee where she has the overall responsibility for internal and external communications and community relations for the Kankakee manufacturing facility.
She was born and raised in Kankakee County. Powell graduated from Herscher High School and earned an Associates degree from Kankakee Community College, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Governors State University, and a Master of Business Administration from Olivet Nazarene University.
She serves as a board member for United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties, the Kankakee Community College Foundation, the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, the AMITA St. Mary's Community Leadership Board, the Workforce Board of Grundy, Livingston, & Kankakee Counties, and the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County. Powell is a former board member of Fieldstone Credit Union and former treasurer and board member for the Junior League of Kankakee County and Limestone Little League.
She is married to Jeff Powell, and they have three grown children and one grandchild. She also enjoys reading, baking, knitting and crocheting, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.