Orlando Magazine 2023 Women of The Year Honoree
“We asked you, our readers, for nominees, and you responded with a wealth of recommendations, along with details on how these women make a huge difference in the lives of countless people daily. They are educators, mentors, nurses, physicians, fundraisers, entrepreneurs, and individuals who stand up for others. But most of all, they are leaders who help keep our community strong. Orlando magazine is proud to honor the 23 individuals featured on the following pages as Women of the Year.” - Orlando Magazine
Sandra Fatmi-Hall
Executive Director, CEO, and Founder | United Foundation of Central Florida Inc.
Ask Jamaican immigrant and community powerhouse Sandra Fatmi-Hall how she would like to be remembered, and she’ll tell you she hopes to be a “ladder builder” who helps others achieve a “brighter future.”
According to her nomination, Fatmi-Hall’s organization has awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships, distributed nearly 4 million meals, and has provided workforce development “just to name a few accomplishments and contributions.” She also serves as president of the Pine Hills Community Council in what she calls her quest to make “a positive difference within the local community.”
Fatmi-Hall says she draws upon her banking industry experience to “help families become homeowners, help small businesses with loans, and help students with financial literacy.”
Her proudest moment, she says, was launching a future leaders mentoring program at Evans High School, Robinswood Middle School, and Meadowbrook Middle School. Since the program began 10 years ago, Evans High’s graduation rates have reached 98 percent, well above the state average of 89 percent.
“That is an impact that is priceless,” she says. “The future is forever changed.”
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About United Foundation of Central Florida, Inc.
UFCF was founded on February 14th, 2014, with love to bridge the gaps in families, transforming schools, and uplifting communities. We strive to enhance the community through our programs by aiding in job training, housing, help with food resources, utilities, childcare, and after-school programs. Through the commitments of our Board of Directors, FLU Students, and volunteers, we have amassed $8,545,885 in economic impact on the Central Florida Community and yielded 163,458 volunteerism and programming hours. Maintaining our status as a positive bridge builder for communities, we continue to work on creating opportunities for individuals to thrive in environments in which they are often forgotten. To Learn More about UFCF or donate, please call 770-789-7004 or visit www.unitedfoundationcf.org. Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Instagram @unitedfoundationcf, and Twitter @ufcf_inc.
