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 Miss Virginia, Miss Virginia’s Teen competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 2026 Fourth of July fireworks guide: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Southwest Virginia Ian Price June 26, 2026 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026