Our Staff
Mike Joyce
Executive Director
Mike Joyce started as Executive Director of Schuylkill United Way in January, 2026, after spending two years as Director of Community Engagement. Prior to joining the staff of SUW, he was a board member for 5 years and a longtime Pacesetter and volunteer. He served as Campaign Chair for the 2023 campaign.
Mike’s career before joining the Schuylkill United Way was in the newspaper industry, where he spent 25 years at the Republican Herald, the last 5 as Publisher.
Mike is from West Chester, Pennsylvania and is a graduate of Shippensburg University. He lives in Pottsville with his wife Janet. They have three children and 8 grandchildren. His ultimate goal is to be the “Best Pop-Pop in the World”!
Becky Woods
Director of Marketing & Programs
Becky is proud to have been born and raised in Pottsville. After graduating from Nativity B.V.M. High School, she earned her B.A. in Communications from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. She went on to complete two years of service with AmeriCorp in Eastern Kentucky and over the years has lived and worked in Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana.