Batavia United Way Welcomes New Assistant Executive Director

Press release from Batavia Chamber of Commerce:

March 15, 2022

The Board of Directors of Batavia United Way (BUW) is pleased to announce Lesley Kolaya as Assistant Executive Director of the organization. She will join Barbara Theuerkauf, Executive Director, in leading BUW to fulfill its mission of improving the health, education, and financial stability of the residents of Batavia.

Lesley hopes to make a meaningful social impact on this community. She led youth and family programs as well as facilitated special events for 13 years and has recently started volunteering at the Batavia Interfaith Clothes Closet. Lesley and her family have been residents of Batavia for 15 years. She enjoys crafting, rehabbing furniture, traveling, and attending volleyball games and dance competitions for her two daughters, Lola (14) and Hazel (10).

Please join the Batavia United Way Board of Directors in welcoming Lesley to this new role at Batavia United Way. We are looking forward to the enthusiasm and innovative ideas that Lesley brings. Any inquiries regarding Batavia United Way can be directed to Lesley at info@bataviaunitedway.org . More information about Batavia United Way is available on their website.

This press release was produced by Batavia Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.