United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) announced Shanna Snider has joined the organization as Regional Director. In this position, Snider will work closely with community leaders to provide a comprehensive approach to solving social issues in and throughout Tarrant County, with a particular focus on Northeast Tarrant and the Greater Arlington area.
Snider brings an extensive background in driving impact, collaboration and leadership. Before joining UWTC, Snider led a multidisciplinary team at a private consulting firm specializing in disaster preparation, response and recovery. She also played a pivotal role in shaping organizational impact as the Director of Humanitarian Affairs and Outreach for the nonprofit Global Support and Development.
“We are excited to welcome Shanna to our Community Investment team,” said Chris Alvarado, UWTC’s vice president of Community Investment. “She has a history of connecting people and organizations to create lasting impact and drive change. I look forward to seeing her in action.”
Snider’s background is rich in volunteer work in both local and international development settings, including mentoring to Doctors Without Borders and serving as the Board Chair for GOALS Haiti, an organization that focuses on youth development through sport.
“I am thrilled to channel my passion for community and my experience in building collaborations into my work at United Way of Tarrant County,” said Snider. “Tarrant County has always been home for me, and I look forward to building on UWTC’s great work here.”
Snider holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science in Humanities from Excelsior University.
source: press release
