Meet Our Team

Tiffani Mensch

President and CEO

tiffani.mensch@uwcollierkeys.org

With two decades of dedicated nonprofit service, Tiffani Mensch is driven by a deep commitment to building resilient communities where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Since June 2023, she has served as President and CEO of United Way of Collier and the Keys (UWCK), leading transformative work across Monroe and Collier counties through strategic partnerships, disaster response, environmental initiatives, and targeted investments in financial stability, youth opportunity, healthy communities, and community resiliency. She also champions innovative approaches to supporting local ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families. Prior to moving to Florida, Tiffani served as a senior leader at United Way of Greater Knoxville, where she led a $25 million state-funded collaborative grant that helped hundreds of families achieve economic self-sufficiency. She also oversaw the organization’s capacity-building, philanthropy, and marketing efforts. Earlier in her career, Tiffani was instrumental in launching the Alliance for Better Nonprofits, a nonprofit capacity-building center serving 25 counties in East Tennessee. As a founding staff member, she spent eight years growing the organization into a trusted regional hub offering training, consulting, networking, and resources to strengthen the nonprofit sector. She also brings extensive fundraising experience with mission-driven organizations across Tennessee, New Mexico, and Rhode Island. Tiffani holds an MA from the Rhode Island School of Design, a BFA from Rochester Institute of Technology, and is a graduate of the Consortium for Social Enterprise Effectiveness at the University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business. She has served on numerous boards and currently contributes her expertise to local and national councils focused on cradle-to-career success, disaster response, and nonprofit resiliency.

Brittni Brown

Vice President of Philanthropy

brittni.brown@uwcollierkeys.org

Brittni Brown joined United Way of Collier and the Keys as Vice President of Philanthropy in May 2024. She is passionate about building partnerships, leading fundraising initiatives, and creating lasting community impact. Previously, Brittni served as Community Resource Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast – Collier, where she grew revenue, volunteers, and program support, and as Development Manager at the American Cancer Society, managing campaigns like Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and Real Men Wear Pink in Southwest Florida. Brittni holds an MBA in Management and Leadership from Keiser University (Magna Cum Laude), a bachelor’s in Business Management from Southeastern Louisiana University, and is pursuing a doctorate in International Business Administration. She is also a proud graduate of the Associate Leadership Collier Class of 2025. Recognized for her leadership, Brittni was named to Gulfshore Business’s 40 Under 40 in 2020 and Naples Herald’s 40 Under 40 in 2018. She continues to inspire philanthropy, volunteerism, and community engagement across Southwest Florida.

Keren Bocanegra

Controller

keren.bocanegra@uwcollierkeys.org

Norma Rodriguez

Office Administrator

norma.rodriguez@uwcollierkeys.org

Norma Rodriguez is the Office Administrator at United Way of Collier and the Keys, where she supports organizational operations through systems management and data reporting. Norma considers it a privilege to have entered the workforce in 2020 as a case manager during the COVID-19 pandemic – an experience that deepened her passion for serving the community she has called home for more than 20 years. Her career has focused on supporting community response efforts during times of crisis, including Hurricane Ian. In her current role, Norma manages the platforms used for the Community Investment and Reef Revitalization grants, supports the VITA program, and produces reports that promote accurate data, efficient workflows, and informed decision-making, while also assisting with day-to-day office operations.

Jessica Dockery

Reef Revitalization Project Liaison

jessica.dockery@uwcollierkeys.org

Jessica Dockery is the Reef Revitalization Project Liaison for United Way, where she advances coral restoration and reef education initiatives through partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations across the Florida Keys. A 20-year resident of Key Largo and a mother, she brings a deep personal commitment to protecting local reefs while creating meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities that strengthen environmental stewardship and community resilience.

Loretta Geotis

VITA Program Coordinator

vita@uwcollierkeys.org

Loretta Geotis has served as the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program Coordinator with United Way of Collier & the Keys since 2016, specializing in free tax preparation services for low-income residents of Monroe and Collier counties. Working in conjunction with the IRS, Loretta oversees program operations, including selecting and setting up tax sites, recruiting, training, and managing volunteers, and completing all IRS-mandated reporting. She has a proven track record of increasing the number of tax returns completed and filed while expanding the program’s reach in both Monroe and Collier counties. Loretta has served in executive positions with nonprofit organizations in Monroe County for more than 23 years. She lives in Monroe County and is a long-time Coca-Cola memorabilia collector.