United Way of Greenbrier Valley welcomes new Executive Director

LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — There is now a new Executive Director for the United Way of The Greenbrier Valley.

After a thorough search, the board of directors of the United Way of Greenbrier Valley has chosen an experienced nonprofit executive, Lauren Rainier, as their new executive director.

Rainier has served as the executive director for Sunday’s Child Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that she also founded. The organization serves at-risk youth located in the Hawaiian Islands, beginning in 2007. Rainier also served as Director at IMG Worldwide, the biggest sports management and marketing company in the world.

She has lived in Greenbrier County since 2022.

Since my youth, I have enjoyed being involved in community support programs and helping children of all ages. As my career grew, I played key roles in media, film and television, and sponsorship sales for professional athletes and celebrities. In my early career, I worked as a news producer for the major networks in the Los Angeles and San Diego markets, and also worked in fil and television for 20 years in Los Angeles.

Lauren Rainier | New Executive Director, The United Way of Greenbrier Valley

We are delighted to have Lauren join our team. She has a great track record and is very passionate about working within our community, in which, she now calls home.

Sharon Rowe | Board Chair, The United Way of Greenbrier Valley

The United Way of Greenbrier Valley, formed in 1986, focuses on strategies to positively impact Greenbrier, Monroe, and Pocahontas Valley residents in sectors of health, basic needs, and education.

The help that the United Way of Greenbrier Valley provides is made possible through grants, donations, and other private support.

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