United Way of Greater New Haven Names Director of Finance and Administration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2006

Media Contact: Michelle Wade

203.772.2010, Ext.202
mwade@uwgnh.org

Christian Diaba of Hamden Connecticut has recently been named Director of Finance and Administration for United Way of Greater New Haven. In this position, Diaba will be responsible for all financial and administrative functions within the organization. Newly appointed CEO Jack Healy says, “Because United Way of Greater New Haven is committed to financial transparency, we are thrilled to bring aboard an employee of Diaba’s caliber to maintain this level of precision.”

Before joining the United Way of Greater New Haven, Diaba held a position as Assistant to Fiscal Officer at Crossroads Inc. in New Haven, as well as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistant (VITA) for both Southern Connecticut State University and the City of New Haven in which he prepared individual income tax returns for the community. In 2004, he received the Outstanding Service Award in the City of New Haven for his work at with VITA.

Diaba graduated from Southern Connecticut State University in 2000 with a major in accounting. He also received his Master of Business Administration from Southern Connecticut in 2006.

About United Way:
United Way mobilizes the caring power of our community to create measurable, sustainable change and to improve lives. To do this we: help identify our region's greatest needs and best opportunities for change; raise dollars and invest those dollars for results; connect people to their caring through volunteer opportunities.

More information about United Way of Greater New Haven's community leadership and how you can help can be found at www.uwgnh.org.

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