Nello John Pesci

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Functions as a College/University

Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of Greater Knoxville is a longstanding nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering lasting positive change across five East Tennessee counties: Knox, Claiborne, Grainger, Jefferson, and Union. United Way of Greater Knoxville acts as a funder, convener, advocate, volunteer hub, and capacity builder, providing training, consulting, and resources to local nonprofits. United Way of Greater Knoxville connects residents to essential resources such as food assistance, utility support, mental health services, medical care, and emergency shelters. The company is based in Knoxville, TN. The organization unites businesses, nonprofits, leaders, and community members to address systemic challenges and improve community well-being through collaboration and strategic investments. Its core mission centers on meeting basic needs, eliminating poverty, supporting children’s success, promoting family stability, and enhancing healthy communities. Key impact areas include early care and education, economic mobility, healthy communities, and community schools. Initiatives such as the East Tennessee Collaborative help working parents overcome barriers through mentorship, career planning, financial support, and employer partnerships. The organization supports community resilience and engagement through volunteer programs and offers community investment grants to local nonprofits. It collaborates with agencies to expand affordable, high-quality childcare and promotes philanthropy through various giving societies.

The private company is based in Knoxville, TN. Webb School of Knoxville, Inc. is an independent, coeducational day school serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is organized into lower, middle, and upper school divisions, each offering tailored curricula that foster intellectual growth, creativity, and independence. Lower school focuses on foundational skills and hands-on learning; middle school encourages inquiry, personal development, and leadership; upper school provides advanced coursework, including honors and AP classes, with strong programs in arts, athletics, and world language education. Webb supports personalized academic assistance through dedicated learning centers and specialists. Service learning and leadership are core to the Webb experience, with students engaging in local and global outreach projects. The school offers a robust arts program, including performing, visual, and media arts, and hosts an annual fine arts event. World language education includes instruction in Spanish, French, Latin, and Mandarin, along with cultural exchanges and international travel. The campus spans 114 acres, features a low student-to-teacher ratio, and is supported by faculty with advanced degrees. Webb also provides college counseling, extracurricular clubs, athletics, and leadership activities, and encourages community support through planned giving and legacy programs.

Cable & Telecommunications Human Resources Association is a private company based in Naperville, IL.