United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Nick Piper has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Nick is currently the Director of Strategic Initiatives at United Way for Southeastern Michigan, a role they have held since 2021. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Manager of Data Analytics at Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation from 2018 to 2021. From 2014 to 2018, Nick owned iFix Michigan, LLC, where they provided on-demand repair services for iOS devices. Nick also served as the Manager of Community Impact at United Way for Southeastern Michigan from 2012 to 2018. Before that, they worked as a Financial Coach at Southwest Solutions, where they provided financial coaching and conducted workshops on various financial topics. Nick's earlier experiences include working as a Financial Aid Officer at Baker College and as a Business Teacher at Taylor School District. Additionally, they worked briefly as a Bankruptcy Counselor at GreenPath Debt Solutions.
Nick Piper completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Adrian College from 2002 to 2006. Nick also obtained certifications in Microsoft Power Automate Essential Training and Microsoft Power Automate: Beyond the Basics from LinkedIn in 2021. In addition, they are a Certified ETO Administrator (CETO) from Social Solutions.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
We mobilize the caring power of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan to improve communities and individual lives across Wayne, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Macomb counties in measurable and lasting ways. IN OUR REGION, NEARLY 40% OF HOUSEHOLDS STRUGGLE TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Southeastern Michigan, families in our community were struggling. Now, the situation is dire. People are struggling to find jobs, or they’re working, but not making enough to provide for their families. Parents are forced to choose between feeding their children and paying the rent. Senior citizens have to go without prescriptions. Children struggle to keep up in school. College students have to go without health care. This is a problem in every city in our region — and the problem is growing. This affects your neighbors, coworkers, and friends. This is everyone’s problem. Without stable households, children will never be able to thrive. And if children aren’t thriving now, they won’t be prepared to build stable households in the future — or a stable community. Together, we can break the cycle. At United Way, we work to build communities where all households are stable and every child can thrive.