Nalisha Henry

With a heart for service that began in childhood and a belief in the power of community, Nalisha Henry’s passion for public service has manifested into an impactful career. After graduation from Furman University, she obtained a Master of Public Administration from Clemson University. Nalisha has a robust background in the nonprofit sector and currently serves as vice president of community impact at United Way of Greenville County. In her role she leads strategy and operations for United Way’s multimillion-dollar portfolio of community investments and initiatives, while working to advance equity and economic mobility in Greenville County through collaboration and partnership. Nalisha has been recognized as one of Greenville’s “Best and Brightest” by Greenville Business Magazine, “Young Professional of the Year” by Greenville Chamber, “Bridge Builder” by Bridges to a Brighter Future at Furman University, and “Top Ten Young Professional” by Upstate Network, and Campbell Scholar at Furman University. Nalisha is a member of Leadership Grenville Class 48, graduate of the Women’s Leadership Institute at Furman University, and 2024 Change Leaders in Philanthropy fellow.