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Vice President of Community Impact

United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties 

Working as the vice president of community impact at United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties, Madison Mitchell focuses on solving community challenges and championing collaboration. That has included launching or growing the footprint of United Way programs, such as WeCare, ReUnite, Beesley’s Paw Prints, Gifts in Kind, United Way Houses, Community Partnership Schools and United Way’s annual fund distribution process, which allocates millions of dollars to critical social service programs each year. And the choices she’s made, Mitchell said, have been a big part of her success.

“My parents raised me to be bold and confident and optimistic that things will work out, even when things seem dark,” she says. “If you make choices based on what is right, if you’re honest and kind and admit your mistakes, you will be successful. It won’t always be easy, but the relationships you build along the way, and the results, will be worth it.”

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Mitchell supervised donation and volunteer efforts for Lee County. She has also participated in numerous community task forces and boards and currently serves with the Unmet Needs Long Term Recovery Group and the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Foundation.