United Way of Westchester Putnam Elects Board Chair

White Plains, NY— December, 2024 - United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) announced that Aleida “Ale’” M. Frederico was elected chairperson of its board of directors. Frederico, who has served on the board since 2017, brings over three decades of banking and community development experience to this leadership role. She began her new role last month.

"Aleida's proven leadership abilities and deep commitment to community service make her the ideal person to guide our organization forward," said Tom Gabriel, President and CEO of United Way of Westchester and Putnam. "Her extensive experience in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, combined with her passionate dedication to strengthening our communities, will be invaluable as we continue to serve Westchester and Putnam counties."

Frederico previously served as board secretary and vice chair of the diversity, equity & inclusion committee for UWWP. Her appointment follows a distinguished career in banking, including her role as senior relationship manager and vice president at

TD Bank, where she focused on serving public sector customers, not-for-profits, and community development initiatives.

"Since joining United Way of Westchester and Putnam's board in 2017, I've witnessed our organization's remarkable evolution into an indispensable community resource," said Frederico. "Building upon the strong foundation established by my predecessors, William M. Mooney III, Esq. and Bud Hammer, I'm honored to lead our dedicated board and staff as we advance our mission of strengthening the communities we serve. We are stronger together!"

A respected community leader, Frederico currently serves as chair of the Westchester Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and holds appointments on the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council and the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including being named one of Crain's New York Business 2019 Notable Women in Banking and Finance, and a 2022 Woman of Distinction Honoree for United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s Women’s Leadership Council.

Frederico was born in Placetas, Las Villas, Cuba. She and her husband are residents of White Plains. She is a proud mom to her son and blessed with a granddaughter and grandson.

About United Way of Westchester and Putnam

United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) is an anti-poverty organization dedicated to improving the lives of 40% of our neighbors who live in poverty or paycheck to paycheck. United Way provides strategic resources and tools to help struggling residents lead a better, more stable life, and these include our 211 Helpline operating 24/7 across the Hudson Valley, early literacy programming for preschoolers in underserved communities, job skills training and financial empowerment for financially struggling adults and families, as well as access to health services and discounts on prescription drugs. United Way supports hundreds of local nonprofits with millions of dollars in grants and essential goods for basic needs, as well as by providing affordable professional development and connecting nonprofits to new resources.

UWWP is located at 336 Central Park Ave., White Plains, NY 10606. Phone: 914-997-6700 Website: www.uwwp.org, Facebook: (www.facebook.com/UnitedWayWP), LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/united-way-of-westchester-and-putnam, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unit... and Twitter (@UnitedWayWP)