New United Way President/CEO is homegrown Gene Marrano January 10, 2020 1 minute read A self-described “social change advocate” and a veteran of the non-profit world – here and abroad for more than 20 years – has paid her dues and is now the President and CEO for United Way of Roanoke Valley. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Dawgs head coach Dan Bremner on home and home series next two weekendsNext: Dawgs home tonight, JMU plays for title tomorrow Related Stories Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026 Pediatric ABA Program for young children with autism arrives in Roanoke later this year Gene Marrano April 30, 2026 VA Drivers Raise $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Emma Thomas April 30, 2026