MOUNT VERNON – Halle (Gilligan) Krajenski, The United Way of Knox County's new program director, is a Knox County native.

Krajenski graduated from Wittenberg University in 2013 with a bachelor of arts degree in sociology. Her passion for working with people was inspired by her time working with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), where she worked at a daytime center for individuals who were living with schizophrenia. In 2015, she joined Knox County Head Start, where she has worked with families as an advocate and accredited Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Practitioner. 

Krajenski joins the United Way of Knox County as program director with a passion for meeting people wherever they are in life and helping them to navigate the path to reaching their goals and fullest potential. She looks forward to supporting the community’s growth and vibrancy by working with the United Way’s partnering agencies, who contribute so much to the well-being of Knox County. 

To reach Krajenski, call the office at 740-397-5721 or via email halle@uwayknox.org.