United Way Suncoast
Nichole Pena has a background in teaching and education, with experience as an Adjunct Professor at St. Petersburg College and a Graduate Assistant at Ball State University. Currently, Pena serves as the Director of Financial Stability at United Way Suncoast, where Nichole leads volunteers in empowering individuals and families to achieve financial stability through acquiring necessary assets. Pena holds a PhD in English from Ball State University and an MA in English from Indiana University Indianapolis.
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.