United Way of the Columbia-Willamette

Kelly O'Lague, MSW, currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette since September 2022. In addition to this role, Kelly is a Board Member of the Pink Lemonade Project and served as Board Treasurer for the United Ways of the Pacific Northwest until October 2024. Previously, Kelly participated as a Board Member for the Community of Character Collaborative and contributed to Alameda County as an ECE Local Planning Council Steering Committee Member and Public Policy Committee Co-Chair. As Chief Executive Officer at Hively from January 2018 to January 2022, alongside roles at the YMCA of the East Bay and the Diocese of Oakland, Kelly has extensive leadership experience in youth development and community service. Kelly holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley.

The Portland office focuses on resource development, strategic initiatives, and climate resilience to drive community impact.

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