Daniel Widder Email & Phone Number

Bringing people and communities together to create lasting connections and meaningful change has been my focus throughout my career. Over the past 13 years, I’ve been building partnerships that connect individuals with the resources and opportunities needed to drive sustainable growth, both locally and globally.My journey began in Simferopol, Crimea, where I volunteered at an orphanage and saw firsthand the daily challenges children faced, as well as the difficulties organizations encountered in meeting those needs. That experience motivated me to launch Change for Ukraine, uniting a network of supporters in Northeast Ohio and partners in Ukraine to provide essential resources to over 500 children across six orphanages. Witnessing the power of communities working together toward shared goals inspired me to eventually join the Peace Corps, where I collaborated with communities in the Republic of Georgia to strengthen local resources for long-term development.Today, as the Community Building & Engagement Manager at CHN Housing Partners, I developed and now direct one of the organization’s newest business lines, Community Building and Engagement. Through a combination of strategic leadership and hands-on efforts, we have expanded services by 310%, created over 400 job opportunities, and mobilized more than 1,100 volunteers. Managing a small but dedicated team while collaborating with larger groups of staff and community volunteers, we strive to foster a thriving ecosystem where people, programs, and resources align to drive individual growth, community resilience, and sustainable impact.Whether I am helping communities access critical resources or creating spaces that empower individuals to thrive, I bring a strategic approach to community development and social impact. My work is guided by a commitment to fostering meaningful change through collaboration and partnerships.

Listed skills include International Relations, Government, Political Science, Human Rights, and 8 others.

• Project Manager

  Change For Ukraine

  United States