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United Way of Riley County

P.O. Box 922

114 S. 4th St.

Manhattan, KS 66502

(785) 776-3779

fax (785) 776-3065

Dianne Paukstelis

Executive Director

Dianne Paukstelis joined the United Way of Riley County in June 2008. Determined to "change the world," Ms. Paukstelis believes that color coding can and will bring world peace and that there should never, ever be anything on the floor in the storage room!

Paukstelis earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Kansas, and has worked for both businesses and nonprofit agencies. Through 15 years of practice, she has honed her skills in the areas of business development, strategic planning, publicity, marketing, and fundraising. Prior area positions include the Development Manager for the International Association for Jazz Education and the Marketing/Development Director for Sunset Zoo.

Ms. Paukstelis is proud of her heritage (related to Betsy Ross - designer of the first American Flag, Zachary “Old Rough and Ready” Taylor – 12th president of the United States, and Paul Samuelson - Nobel laureate in economics) and anxiously awaits recognition of her own fabulocity. Her favorite holiday is Halloween (candy AND costumes, how can you go wrong?), and she enjoys singing Broadway show tunes with much gusto, if not much accuracy.

Candice McIntosh

Operations Manager

Candice McIntosh joined the United Way of Riley County in April 2009. After graduating from Manhattan High School she attended Kansas State University and majored in Business. Candice's ability to organize brings peace to her busy life and enjoys cleaning to maintain that inner joy!

Candice has had the pleasure of serving the United States Army as a "military brat". She has escorted her family all over the United States and Europe! Locally Candice has held positions with the school districts and as a travel agent. Her heart is really found with Non-profit organizations. She is committed to volunteering for Relay for Life of Geary County until there is a cure.

You will not find Candice without a smile and some bling! Positive attitude definatley breeds positive attitude! Candice is very excited to help the United Way reach outstanding fundraising goals so we can help the communtiy and create positive change!