Cary, NC - United Way of North Carolina is thrilled to announce its new President and CEO, Brittany Pruitt Fletcher. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Public Administration from Appalachian State University. She previously served on the UWNC Board of Directors for three years and is currently on the NC 211 Advancement Committee. She served as Chief of Staff for United Way of Forsyth County and before that, was Executive Director for United Way of Davidson County.
“Throughout my tenure as a board member, I saw first-hand the positive influence UWNC can have,” says Pruitt Fletcher. “The organization is uniquely positioned to affect community change, and I look forward to building on the history, strength, and service of the organization to support the emerging needs of our state.”
In June, UWNC’s search committee began working with the nonprofit consulting firm, moss+ross, to conduct a three-month national search for a new President and CEO. After several rounds of interviews, in-person meetings, and presentations, the UWNC Board of Directors approved Pruitt Fletcher to serve in this important role.
“We were looking for a leader who would continue to propel the organization forward and offer strong direction for our network,” says Jeff Johnson, UWNC Board Chair. “Brittany’s background and qualifications aligned with our vision, and we are confident she will do an incredible job leading the organization.”
Heather Black, who was recently promoted to Vice President of UWNC, will act as the interim President and CEO while awaiting Pruitt Fletcher’s onboarding in October. Black has been with the organization since 2015, previously serving as the NC 211 State Director.
Johnson states, “The Board of Directors would like to thank Laura Zink Marx for her extraordinary leadership over the last eight years and extend our heartfelt congratulations as she enjoys a well-deserved retirement.”