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Franklyn Baker Named Managing Director of United Way of Central Maryland

United Way welcomes a new leader with nearly three decades of experience. Franklyn Baker is committed to creating opportunities and fostering a more just society.

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Franklyn Baker Named Managing Director of United Way of Central Maryland

Franklyn Baker, a seasoned nonprofit management executive with nearly three decades of experience, has taken the helm as managing director of United Way of Central Maryland. United Way, a prominent local charity, focuses on promoting equity and improving lives by enhancing access to education, employment, health, and housing.

Baker brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked in strategic planning, business operations, and health policy. United Way's mission aligns with his expertise, as the organisation strives to create opportunities and foster a more just society.

United Way, which respects and values diversity, aims to reflect the richness of the communities it serves in its workforce. It is committed to responsible community investment and the equitable distribution of grant funds. The charity recognises that systems change is a long-term process and seeks to build understanding and lean into discomfort.

United Way employs evidence-based approaches to address complex community needs. It uses data to craft solutions and applies an equity lens to its initiatives to ensure equitable access to services and resources. The organisation seeks to strengthen families by promoting sustainable employment, access to healthcare, healthy food, and education.

Franklyn Baker's appointment as managing director of United Way of Central Maryland signals a commitment to the charity's mission of promoting equity and improving lives. United Way, under Baker's leadership, will continue to pursue a more just and equitable society, ensuring that one's background does not dictate future outcomes.

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