LaToya Richardson
LaToya Richardson has served on the United Way Board of Directors since 2022. She is the Director of Finance & Compliance at the Housing Authority of Paducah.
Kelly Channell
United Way of Western Kentucky's Chief Executive Officer, Kelly Channell, has been with the organization since 2021. Kelly served as the Chief Operations Officer for 4 1/2 years prior to being named CEO in July 2025. Before joining United Way she was the Member Services Director for the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. Kelly is a native of Ballard County, Kentucky and a graduate of Murray State University.
She says, "Serving as CEO of United Way of Western Kentucky is an incredible honor and a responsibility I don’t take lightly. I’m proud to lead a mission-driven team focused on creating lasting, local impact and building stronger communities across our region."
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It is critical to help young children be ready for school by working with them to develop their reading and learning skills.Because strong
The academic success of children in later years depends heavily upon their kindergarten readiness
The academic success of children in later years depends heavily upon their kindergarten readiness. The first few years of education and preparedness are the most crucial to establishing a solid foundation from which children can adapt to school systems and learn successfully. During this period, children develop primary skills that form the foundations of reading, counting, and social interaction. The levels of preparedness with which a child enters kindergarten are academic and emotional, and they rely most heavily on being prepared at home.