R. Tony Penn
President and CEO of United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona
Interviewed by Birgit Burton
Written by Anne Stanford
Tony Penn is an inspiration to all he encounters. As the President and CEO of United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, Penn successfully leads the organization that positively affected the lives of more than 230,000 children, families, and seniors this past year alone. A dynamic, visionary leader, he possesses a strong equity lens and guides organizations in achieving mission-focused goals and objectives. Among his many recognitions and accolades, Penn received the 2021 Man of the Year Award from Greater Tucson Leadership for contributing significant time, energy, spirit, and leadership, making a positive impact on quality of life in the community. He and his wife have two adult sons and 13 grandchildren.
The AADO Network recently spoke with Penn to learn more about what led him to where he is today, the mentors who influenced him, the art of fundraising, and what he hopes his legacy will be, among other topics.
Penn grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, with seven siblings… Read More