UNCF Michigan Announces New Chair

Kyleen Walker, Chair – UNCF Michigan Leadership Board

UNCF (United Negro College Fund) proudly announces the appointment of Kyleen E. Walker, Director of Office Management at AlixPartners, as Chair of the UNCF Michigan Leadership Board.

Walker, known for her disciplined execution and people-centered leadership style, consistently delivers results that strengthen both culture and performance. She leads operational strategy, administrative infrastructure, and cross-office coordination to ensure efficiency, scalability and a high-performance workplace environment. With more than 20 years at the firm, she has played a critical role in optimizing business operations, leading and developing administrative teams, and executing complex, multi-office initiatives that support the firm’s consulting excellence.

Kyleen’s impact extends beyond the workplace; she is a long-time advisor to grassroots nonprofit organizations. Through teaching and mentorship, she supports nonprofit leaders in building sustainable organizations and expanding access to opportunity. She is guided by a deep commitment to service, relationships and purpose-driven leadership.

As Chair, Kyleen will serve as a key advocate and ambassador for the campaign, which supports scholarships, college readiness programs and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). She will play a critical role in setting the direction for the UNCF Michigan Leadership Board, strengthening engagement and advancing strategies that increase awareness, deepen partnerships and drive the financial resources needed to support student success.

“This opportunity is deeply meaningful to me as education remains one of the most powerful pathways to transform lives. I’m committed to expanding access, strengthening opportunities and building a pipeline of future leaders who will shape our communities for generations to come. I’m grateful for the trust UNCF has placed in me, and I’m ready to get to work” noted Walker.

“Kyleen’s appointment as the first woman to serve as Chair of the UNCF Michigan Leadership Board is both significant and well-earned. She is a leader who executes with excellence, leads with intention and understands the power of relationships. I am confident her leadership will strengthen our work, deepen our impact and help us deliver on our commitment to the students we serve”, said Patrice M. Neal, Regional Development Director, Michigan Region (Michigan, Ohio/Kentucky & Indiana).

UNCF, which receives no federal funds, depends on contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations to provide vital financial support to students across Michigan and its member institutions. For more information or to get involved, please visit www.uncf.org/Detroit, email uncfmichigan@uncf.org or call (313) 873-1500.

 

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About UNCF

UNCF is one of the nation’s largest and most effective supporters of higher education and serves as a leading advocate for college-bound students. Since its founding in 1944, UNCF has raised more than $6 billion to support students’ access to higher education, provide scholarships and strengthen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Each year, UNCF supports more than 50,000 students at more than 1,100 colleges and universities across the country including 37 UNCF-member HBCUs. Through its efforts, UNCF has helped generations of students to get to and through college. We believe a college education plays a vital role in fortifying the pipeline of leaders and professionals who contribute to the advancement of our society. Our logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and our widely recognized trademark is, ‟A mind is a terrible thing to waste.”® Learn more at UNCF.org/Detroit or for continuous updates and news, follow @UNCFMichigan on Facebook and Instagram.