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Keisha Browder

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Chief Executive Officer at United Way Bay Area
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Keisha Browder is the CEO of United Way Bay Area, bringing 25 years of experience in community development, fundraising, and philanthropy. Described as a bold, innovative, and courageous leader, she is recognized for her equity-centered approach to creating community health. She holds a B. A. from the University of Washington and has studied at Stanford.

Outside of her executive role, Keisha is an engaged community volunteer, wife, and proud mother of two. She is passionate about mentoring and uplifting others, particularly through initiatives that empower women and youth from diverse communities to achieve their full potential.

She led the creation of the first-ever Black Community Enhancement Fund in Santa Cruz County.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Priorities

Topics Keisha cares about

Racial Equity
Her work has earned national recognition for its equity-centered approach. She also launched the Black Community Enhancement Fund in Santa Cruz County to support Black-led organizations.
Youth Success
Passionate about helping youth explore careers and connect with professionals, she actively promotes programs like United Way Bay Area’s OnTrack initiative.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Chief Executive Officer
United Way Bay Area
1-2018 - 10-2024
Chief Executive Officer
United Way of Santa Cruz County (CA)
8-2016 - 12-2017
Associate Executive Director
United Way of Santa Cruz County (CA)
5-2012 - 8-2016
Director of Community Giving & Marketing
United Way of Santa Cruz County (CA)
5-2010 - 5-2012
Resource Development Director
Trident United Way
In the press

Media appearances

UWBA welcomes Keisha Browder as CEO. Featured in United Way Bay Area
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Message from UWBA's New CEO: Clear Values. Featured in United Way Bay Area
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Education
1995 - 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Washington
Executive Education for Nonprofit Leadership
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
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