PRESS RELEASE
South Hampton Roads Leader Appointed to The Women United Global Leadership Council
Jane Short appointed to serve on United Way Worldwide advisory body to provide strategic direction on issues impacting women and families.
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA (July 20, 2024) — United Way of South Hampton Roads and their Women United® group congratulate Jane Short on her appointment to the Women United Global Leadership Council, an advisory body dedicated to opening up opportunities for women in nearly 200 communities across the globe.
The Women United Global Leadership Council serves as an advisory body providing strategic recommendations to United Way Worldwide as well as a key mobilizer engaging women leaders to advance gender equity and advocate for access to quality, affordable, educational childcare. The group also supports the growth of Women United globally.
“Our new members will enhance the Council’s mission to fight for gender equity,” said Cathy McRae, Chair of Women United Global Leadership Council. “As women uniting for good, we will be working with the Women United membership and nonprofit partners to mobilize support and advocate for our signature issue of early childcare and education.”
Jane Short has over 25 years of experience in wealth management, and in 2020, started a consulting practice in which she is now the Founder and Principal at JRS Consulting LLC. Jane has been a member of Women United for several years, holding leadership positions within United Way of South Hampton Roads. She has made meaningful contributions to the organization.
Jane is deeply involved in the Hampton Roads, VA, community, serving on multiple boards, including ACCESS College Foundation, Tidewater Community College Real Estate Foundation, and Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation. She has also held leadership roles with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, YWCA South Hampton Roads, and United Way South Hampton Roads.
Her accolades include the “Women in Business Achievement Award” and “Woman of Distinction” honors. Jane was named to Inside Business’s “Power List” for three consecutive years and appointed by the Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council to the National Association of Estate Planners (AEP®) in 2017.
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Women United represents over 50,000 members working with United Way in hundreds of communities. Jane underwent a rigorous nomination process and was selected by the Council for her vast experience, commitment to embracing diverse perspectives, and investment in United Way’s mission.
She joins three other newly appointed members: Amber Gracanin of United Way of Salt Lake, UT; Stacy Williams of United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, WI; and Rebecca Lynch of United Way of Central Indiana, in serving a three-year term.
For more information about Women United in South Hampton Roads, visit www.unitedway.org/womenunited and for more information about the Women United Global Leadership Council, go to: www.unitedway.org/women-united/women-united-our-leadership.
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