A Greater Cincinnati nonprofit serving 330,000 people in poverty across 10 counties in three states has a new leader, and she’s already making history for the organization.
United Way of Greater Cincinnati announced its executive board of directors has chosen Moira Weir as the organization’s new president and CEO after a national search. Weir, currently the head of Hamilton County Job and Family Services, is the first woman to lead UWGC.
“Moira’s commitment to community, diversity and servant leadership, paired with her ability to make a measurable impact, uniquely qualify her to lead United Way as we evolve our role and enhance our impact in the community,” said United Way Board Chair Elect Barbara Turner, who served on the search committee.
Weir has served with HCJFS for 27 years and has led the organization for 12 years. The county department has a budget of $2.1 billion a year and employs 900 people.
“This transition is an opportunity for me to continue my work around financial sustainability for families, but on a broader, more regional scale,” Weir said in a news release. “I look forward to leading an organization with more than 100 years of service to the community. I am passionate about this work and eager to start. You will soon see me out in the region listening, learning and engaging stakeholders, donors and community partners as we develop a pathway forward.”
Weir will start at United Way March 23. She replaces interim CEO Ross Meyer, who stepped in in October 2018 after the departure of then-CEO Michael Johnson.
This article appears in Jan 22 – Feb 4, 2020.