Meet our Team

Shawonda comes to Middlesex United Way after decades of service with nonprofits in both Connecticut and New York. She served most recently as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford. Before that, Shawonda spent more than 24 years at the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club where she grew up and was a program member. She was instrumental in securing important funding for a variety of programs and was chosen to speak on behalf of Boys & Girls Club of America at a congressional hearing to successfully seek more than one billion dollars in federal funding to benefit youth programs across the country. Shawonda was recently inducted into the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Alumni Hall of Fame for her years of dedication and service. She's in good company! Several celebrities from the entertainment and sports world are distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame honorees. Shawonda is an avid moviegoer with her favorites being horror and psychological thrillers. She loves to read (especially James Patterson books) and travel. Shawonda lives in Middletown with her son.

Email Shawonda: Shawonda.Swain@MiddlesexUnitedWay.org

Audrey has been an important member of the Middlesex United Way team for over a decade. She is part of the Loaned Executive Program made possible by the generosity of Middlesex Health. With more than 40 years of experience at Middlesex Health, Audrey has built important relationships within the community and helps assist our team with fundraising and campaign efforts throughout the year. Audrey is quite the adventurous traveler! She has been to every state in the U.S. except Hawaii and Alaska! Audrey lives in Middletown and has two daughters and three grandchildren.

Email Audrey: Audrey.Livingston@MiddlesexUnitedWay.org

Dee is currently the longest serving member of the Middlesex United Way team with more than 25 years as an employee. She oversees the financial aspects of the nonprofit and has become a trusted partner to Middlesex United Way’s corporate and individual donors, community agencies, and staff. She lives in Middlefield with her husband and two cats: Dodger and Dakota.

Email Dee: Dee.Tulinski@MiddlesexUnitedWay.org

Tracy joined the Middlesex United Way team in the summer of 2018. She assists the Director of Finance in reviewing and documenting all money coming into and out of the nonprofit. Tracy lives in Middletown with her husband, Rich, and her dog, Chloe.

Email Tracy: Tracy.Raicik@MiddlesexUnitedWay.org

Will joined the Middlesex United Way in Summer 2022. He brings years of experience with grant management, community engagement, project management, public health, volunteerism, and more. As Director of Community Impact, he will manage the Community Impact Committee and the Community Impact Grants, working closely with the community partners. Will lives in New Haven with his rescue pup, Winston; they both enjoy hiking, pizza, and making friends.

Email Will: Will.Kenny@MiddlesexUnitedWay.org

Whitney joined the Middlesex United Way in May 2023 after nearly six years at the YWCA in Cambridge, Massachusetts. As Director of Development, Whitney will work closely with workplace campaign coordinators, sponsors, and community partners.  Whitney is a Wallingford native and excited to be working in Connecticut where she can spend more time with her family and adorable pug, Doc! 

Email Whitney: Whitney.Mooney@MiddlesexUnitedWay.org

Karen joined the Middlesex United Way in the fall of 2022 with a wealth of administrative experience. In her role, Karen works closely with the Middlesex United Way staff and coordinates all volunteer activities.  Karen is a Bristol native and currently lives in Portland with her family. 

Email Karen: Karen.Renner@MiddlesexUnitedWay.org