United Way Suncoast
Matthew Chernesky, MPA, currently serves as the Senior Manager of Financial Stability at United Way Suncoast. Prior to this role, Matthew was the Chief Executive Officer at nenos, a tech nonprofit focused on improving social media. Matthew also worked as a Financial Assistant for Margaret Good for Congress and as a Finance & Operations Associate for Adam Hattersley for Congress. With a background in political science and government, Matthew has also held various roles such as Graduate Student Assistant at the University of South Florida and Development Intern at ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Matthew has a Master of Public Administration from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Kent State University.
United Way Suncoast
United Way Suncoast serves DeSoto, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas and Sarasota counties. For more than 80 years, United Way Suncoast has helped millions of deserving people and has been the charitable partner for hundreds of area agencies, businesses and civic organizations. During nearly nine decades of service, United Way has invested millions of dollars that directly and indirectly touch nearly every Suncoast man, woman and child. United Way Suncoast focuses its leadership and resources on three Impact Agenda priorities: Early Literacy (0-12) Ensure that children are surpassing key school readiness and early grade reading benchmarks. Youth Success (13-18) Ensure that children are graduating form high school with the skills necessary to pursue post-secondary education or vocational training. Financial Stability (18+) Ensure adults achieve long-term financial stability by developing the skills and opportunities to obtain family sustaining employment.