The United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra

Michael Brazier serves as the CEO and President of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS). He leads staff and volunteers toward having a measurable impact on the organization's 12 counties, Carson City, and Lake Tahoe Basin service area. Under Michael's leadership, UWNNS secured funding to plan and launch the United Readers program, which will focus on developing literacy of children birth to age eight. Most recently, Michael led UWNNS's response to COVID-19, including implementing a fund that provided over $600,000 worth of immediate basic need services and launching Delivering with Dignity Reno-Sparks, a program to feed our most vulnerable neighbors in partnership with Lt. Governor Kate Marshall. Michael is committed to guiding UWNNS as it moves from responding to rebuilding a stronger thriving northern Nevada.

Before joining UWNNS, Michael spent over ten years in fundraising leadership roles in national health organizations, including leading digital fundraising efforts at the American Cancer Society and leading the national walk program at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Since 2008, over $60 million has been raised under Michael's leadership. Michael holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Master of Business Administration; furthermore, he has a certificate on a strategic approach to corporate social responsibility. A transplant from South Carolina, Michael has found his home in northern Nevada and is passionate about the community and the local arts. He can often be found at local events in downtown and midtown on his bicycle with his partner.

Follow Michael Brazier on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbbrazier/ or feel free to contact Michael Brazier at michael.brazier@uwnns.org or 775.333.8264.