Danté Hudson
United Way of Westchester and Putnam (United Way) has announced the hiring of Danté Hudson as Chief Operating Officer, effective July 1, 2026.
Hudson previously served as Executive Director of The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center, and as Chief Operating Officer at both The LOFT and the YWCA of White Plains and Central Westchester, where he oversaw a number of initiatives. He has also served as Regional Director of Membership Sales & Engagement at the YMCA of Greater New York. He has more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has received numerous awards and recognitions for his impact in the community, including a “City & State Westchester Power 100” Award, a “914Inc Wunderkind” Award, a “Black Nonprofit Leaders: 2026 Impact Icons” recognition from Parkes Philanthropy, and a “Rock Star” Award from United Way’s Emerging Leaders Program.
As a member of United Way’s Leadership Team, Hudson will oversee People & Organizational Culture, Marketing & Strategic Creative Communications, and Board Relations. He will also support the organization’s Grant Compliance efforts and other special projects as needed.
“We are thrilled to welcome Danté Hudson to the Leadership Team here at the United Way, and know that he will be a valuable asset to our organization as it continues to try and meet the basic needs of the 40% of our neighbors living in poverty or paycheck-to-paycheck,” said Tom Gabriel, President and CEO.
About United Way of Westchester and Putnam
United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) is an anti-poverty organization dedicated to improving the lives of 40% of our neighbors who live in poverty or paycheck to paycheck. United Way provides strategic resources and tools to help struggling residents lead a better, more stable life, and these include our 211 Helpline operating 24/7 across the Hudson Valley, early literacy programming for preschoolers in underserved communities, job skills training and financial empowerment for financially struggling adults and families, as well as access to health services and discounts on prescription drugs. United Way supports hundreds of local nonprofits with millions of dollars in grants and essential goods for basic needs, as well as by providing affordable professional development and connecting nonprofits to new resources.
UWWP is located at 336 Central Park Ave., White Plains, NY 10606. Phone: 914-997-6700 Website: www.uwwp.org, Facebook: (www.facebook.com/UnitedWayWP), LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/united-way-of-westchester-and-putnam, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedwaywp/ and Twitter (@UnitedWayWP)
