United Way CEO retires, new President and CEO announced
Over the weekend, the CEO of United Way Monterey County announced she will retire at the end of June.
Mary Adams has been President and CEO of the community funded organization for 14 years.
“Mary and the board have been discussing her retirement since late 2014 and she felt this was the best time to make the change,” said UWMC Board Chair Tim Nylen, Vice President, CHOMP.
“We’re grateful to have had Mary lead us through the significant shift we’ve made toward Community Impact over the past few years and wish her well as she leaves to pursue personal goals she deferred for our benefit,” said Nylen.
In her time, Adams’ led the merge of two organizations, United Way of the Salinas Valley and United Way of the Monterey Peninsula.
The Board of Directors also announced the promotion of Katy Castagna to President and CEO effective July 1. Castagna currently serves as Chief Operating Officer and oversees operations and fundraising.
Castagna has more than 30 years of experience working and volunteering in public and nonprofit organizations focused on health and human services. She has been with United Way for 10 years.
Castagna and Adams both were part of services such as 2-1-1, EarnIt! KeepIt! SaveIt!, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) and Stuff the Bus
Adams’ career spans nearly 40 years in the not-for-profit sector. The UWMC Board went on to say that she has been instrumental in the California State Capital, serving as a lobbyist for both the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association, spearheading anti-tobacco legislation.
