GAZELLE WEST Vol 1, Issue 3 | Page 62

COMMUNITY & CULTURE 20 PEOPLE TO KNOW BECKY HERSCHBACH Tri-County Region Vice President United Way of Greater St. Louis Becky Herschbach serves as the new vice president of the Tri-County Region of United Way of Greater St. Louis, helping more than 80,000 people in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties each year. Growing up in a small town east of St. Louis and currently residing in St. Charles has given Becky an appreciation and understanding for the diverse thoughts and values that make up the region. She is thrilled to take on this new role to work with volunteers in her own community to help people live their best possible lives. As vice president of United Way of Greater St. Louis’ Community Investment Division for the past eight years, Becky managed United Way’s allocations process, which invests more than $1 million each week in the greater St. Louis area. From teaching individuals with disabilities to succeed at work, to linking struggling families with resources, to advising nonprofit agencies on how to provide quality programs, she has connected people with independence and success. Becky has a master’s in business administration from Webster University. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new bike trails, and visiting national parks while traveling and sampling new recipes with her family and friends. GAZELLE WEST