President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way Worldwide, the world’s largest privately-funded nonprofit. Under Gallagher’s leadership, United Way is a global leader in community change, an approach that brings people together to create more opportunities for all. In 2002, Gallagher became president and CEO of United Way of America, which merged with United Way International to form United Way Worldwide in 2009. Supported by nearly 3 million volunteers and 9 million donors, United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of people in nearly 1,800 communities worldwide.
For a reasonably open world
