United Way of the Lehigh Valley
Aug 28, 2025
Maggie Walters and Aaron Dobbs
United Way of the Lehigh Valley

About Maggie Walters

Maggie Walters is dedicated to building strong connections with volunteers, government and community as Director of
Community Relations at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. In her role, she is committed to enhancing the quality of life for
every person in the Greater Lehigh Valley by driving engagement with United Way’s Board of Directors, managing government
relations and deepening relationships in community.

Walters holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business with a concentration in Marketing from
Temple University’s Fox School of Business. Prior to her current role, Walters oversaw and drove initiatives for the Allentown
Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Allentown Business Alliance in support of local businesses and community growth as
Vice President of the Allentown Chamber of Commerce.

Walters proudly serves on the board for the Nonprofit and Business Partners Council, as well as several committees
including Pennsylvania’s Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) Public Policy Committee, The Chamber of Commerce’s
Public Policy Committee, United Way of Pennsylvania’s Public Policy Committee and Bloom for Women Event Planning
Committee. Walters is dedicated to creating positive change by collaborating and supporting organizations to support mission-aligned work and utilizing public policy as a mechanism for systems change to support United Way’s goals. Walters is also a proud member of United Way’s Women United.


About Aaron Dobbs

Aaron Dobbs is a 2021 graduate of King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in
Marketing and Management. During his time at King’s, he cultivated a strong sense of community through active
involvement in organizations such as the Education Club, which focused on providing resources to students in the Wyoming
Valley.

Now residing in Allentown with his partner, Aaron is deeply embedded in the Greater Lehigh Valley community. In his role at
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, he is committed to building meaningful relationships with key stakeholders and
corporate partners to foster lasting community impact.

Aaron plays an active role in the TeenWorks affinity group at United Way, serving as an adult member and donor. He is
instrumental in securing contributions from local labor unions to support youth-led service projects across the region.
Prior to joining United Way, Aaron managed Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships at ArtsQuest, where he helped
connect businesses with cultural and artistic initiatives that enrich the Lehigh Valley.