Theresa Regnante

Theresa A. Regnante is the President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Long Island, where she has been a prominent advocate for enhancing the lives of residents across the region. Her career spans over 30 years in nonprofit leadership, emphasizing health, education, and financial stability initiatives.

Professional Achievements

• Leadership Initiatives: Theresa has spearheaded several innovative programs, including:

  • The Net Zero Energy Building Campaign, which transformed United Way’s headquarters into a self-sustaining energy facility.
  • The Workforce Development Training Academy, aimed at expanding the skilled labor pool in energy efficiency.
  • Mission United, providing critical services to veterans and their families.
  • Safe at Home, a program designed to support seniors in maintaining their health and safety at home.

• Community Engagement: She emphasizes collaboration among industry, labor, and government to foster community-led change and address systemic issues.

Board Memberships

Theresa serves on multiple boards, including:

• United Way of New York State
• LISTnet
• SUNY Old Westbury College Council
• Various local workforce development boards

Her strategic vision focuses on building cross-sector partnerships to implement equitable solutions that advance the common good in Long Island communities.12