Rosie Allen-Herring
Interim President and CEO
United Way Worldwide
Rosie Allen-Herring is the Interim President and CEO of United Way Worldwide (UWW), leading a global network serving 48 million people in 1,100 communities in over 30 countries.
Allen-Herring brings more than 30 years of experience in corporate finance, strategic leadership, partnerships, philanthropy, and business strategy to the role.
Allen-Herring serves in board and leadership roles with numerous organizations including MedStar Health, WesBanco, Pepco Holdings – An Exelon Company, Greater Washington Partnership, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and the Urban Institute.
Before joining United Way, Allen-Herring held various executive leadership positions at Fannie Mae, including Managing Director of the Community Investment and Engagement Division. In her role, she managed multi-billion-dollar portfolios and developed business strategies resulting in investments exceeding $2 billion.
Allen-Herring earned a B.A. in Economics from Howard University and an M.B.A. from Strayer University. She is an International Fellow of the United States-Southern Africa Center for Leadership and Public Values at the University of Cape Town (SA) Graduate School of Business and Duke University Graduate School of Public Policy. She is also a graduate of the Harvard Business School's Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management Program and a member of the International Women's Forum.
Allen-Herring brings more than 30 years of experience in corporate finance, strategic leadership, partnerships, philanthropy, and business strategy to the role.
Allen-Herring serves in board and leadership roles with numerous organizations including MedStar Health, WesBanco, Pepco Holdings – An Exelon Company, Greater Washington Partnership, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and the Urban Institute.
Before joining United Way, Allen-Herring held various executive leadership positions at Fannie Mae, including Managing Director of the Community Investment and Engagement Division. In her role, she managed multi-billion-dollar portfolios and developed business strategies resulting in investments exceeding $2 billion.
Allen-Herring earned a B.A. in Economics from Howard University and an M.B.A. from Strayer University. She is an International Fellow of the United States-Southern Africa Center for Leadership and Public Values at the University of Cape Town (SA) Graduate School of Business and Duke University Graduate School of Public Policy. She is also a graduate of the Harvard Business School's Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management Program and a member of the International Women's Forum.
