About Inside the Impact: United Way of the Mohawk Valley Podcast
Inside the Impact takes you into the heart of the Mohawk Valley, sharing the people, programs, and moments that are making a real difference. We go behind the scenes with our United Way team to highlight our services and programs, and through honest conversations and inspiring stories, we show how community members, local partners, and organizations are coming together to strengthen our region and create lasting change.
One year ago, our community was hit by one of the most devastating tornadoes in our history. While the initial shock has faded, the vital work of protecting our neighborhoods, supporting our neighbors, and planning for the future never stops. In this episode, we take a deeply personal look back at that day and explore what it truly means to build long-term resilience right here at home so we are fully ready for whatever comes next. We are joined by Tito DeJesus for an honest and insightful c...
30 May 2026
Episode #4: Neighbors Caring for Neighbors: Why Clean Spaces Matter w/ Gene Allen
In this episode of Inside the Impact, host Kassandra is joined by Gene Allen, a leader within the City of Utica and a key voice for Keep Mohawk Valley Beautiful (KMVB). Together, they dive into why we can no longer let community spaces sit ignored and how clean neighborhoods directly impact the families living in them. Tune in to hear about the power of local collaboration, growing stronger every year, and how you can take action for our upcoming Day of Action on June 17th, whether by volunte...
16 Apr 2026
Episode #3: Honoree Breakfast Spotlight: Ron Klopfanstein
Local stories don’t magically appear. They’re found by showing up when it’s inconvenient, asking one more honest question, and caring enough to listen for the human thread. We sit down with Mohawk Valley multimedia journalist Ron, a familiar voice on local radio and a recipient of a Communications and Community Awareness Impact Award, to talk about what it really takes to elevate neighbors and strengthen community life through media. Ron walks us through how he chooses stories, why he active...
In our second episode of Inside the Impact, we celebrate Women’s History Month with a homegrown leader who defines "grit and grace." We sit down with Jesenia Wright, our 2026 Community Voice & Advocacy Impact Award recipient, for an inspiring look at the journey of how her life came to be. Jesenia shares how her lived experience in the Mohawk Valley fueled her passion for advocacy and led to her clinical leadership at ICAN and the founding of GivingsCloset. The conversation explores what...
16 Feb 2026
Episode #1: Behind the Scenes, with our CEO
In our first episode of Inside the Impact, we sit down with United Way of the Mohawk Valley CEO and Executive Director Sue Litera to deep-dive into leadership, community, and the work happening behind the scenes. Sue shares insights into what drives her, the values guiding United Way, and how everyday efforts come together to make a difference in the Mohawk Valley. Through the discussion, it will give a glimpse into our impact, learn what motivates our leading the charge, and hear about ways...
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