Following an extensive search, the board of directors of United Way of Greenbrier Valley has selected veteran nonprofit executive Lauren Rainier as executive director. Rainier is the founder and has served as the executive director for Sunday’s Child Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serving at-risk youth in the Hawaiian Islands, since 2007. Before creating Sunday’s Child Foundation, Rainier served as a Director for IMG Worldwide, the largest sports marketing and management company, globally.
“Since my youth, I have enjoyed being involved in community support programs and helping children of all ages. As my career grew, I played key roles in media, film and television, and sponsorship sales for professional athletes and celebrities. In my early career, I worked as a news producer for the major networks in the Los Angeles and San Diego markets, and also, worked in film and television for 20 years in Los Angeles,” Rainier shares.
“We are delighted to have Lauren join our team. She has a great track record and is very passionate about working within our community, in which, she now calls home,” states The United Way of Greenbrier Valley Board Chair Sharon Rowe.
The United Way of Greenbrier Valley was founded in 1986 and is focused on implementing strategies to successfully impact Greenbrier, Monroe and Pocahontas Valley residents in the areas of health, education, and basic needs through grants and private support. The United Way of Greenbrier Valley supports local organizations serving these counties.
Lauren and her daughter, Katerina, have lived in Greenbrier County since 2022.