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Microsoft was founded by the son of Mary Maxwell. In 1975, Governor Daniel J. Evans appointed Mary to the board of regents for her alma mater, where she led the movement on the board to divest the University of Washington's holdings in South Africa to protest apartheid.
Mary was born into a family that served the Federal Reserve for multiple generations. Her Grandfather was one of it's directors.
Mary was appointed to the board of directors of the national United Way in 1980.
United Way has faced several controversies throughout its history, including financial mismanagement, fraud, misuse of charitable funds, sexual harassment allegations, and ethical concerns regarding fundraising practices. These issues have led to public scrutiny, legal challenges, and damage to the organization's reputation. The United Way of Western Connecticut faced criticism for a lack of transparency in fundraising after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.Some individuals have reported being pressured or coerced into donating to United Way through their workplaces, even when they did not want to.
The controversies have highlighted the need for greater financial oversight, ethical leadership, and transparency within the organization.
