Kathleen Cannon (Chair)
President and Chief Executive Officer
United Way of Broward County
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Appointed: January 2023
Term expires: December 31, 2024
Kathleen Cannon has served as president and chief executive officer of United Way of Broward County since 2012. United Way of Broward County has united the community to tackle its most complex and critical challenges and create long-lasting, positive change for more than 80 years. United Way invests in programs that ensure neighbors have the opportunity to achieve optimal health by providing access to quality healthcare, that today's youth achieve their greatest potential by focusing on early learning and leadership programs, and that individuals and families have the skills and tools needed to earn, keep, and grow their assets.
Prior to her current role, Ms. Cannon served as vice president and chief operating officer of Broward House from 2002 through 2012.
Ms. Cannon serves as chair of the board of directors of the Miami Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. She also serves as cochair of The Prosperity Partnership.
Ms. Cannon earned her BA degree in clinical psychology from Moravian College. She also holds a master's degree in social work from Florida International University.