Becky Goff

United Way of Cullman County will be under new leadership beginning Oct. 1.

Becky Goff, who has been serving as assistant director of the agency, will take over for Sammie Danford, who has served the last five years. Danford’s resignation is effective Sept. 28.

“Sammie has been instrumental in the development, growth and progress of United Way of Cullman County,” said Steve Moore, board chair. “She has left a tremendous legacy that impacted countless lives in our community.”

Goff has been assistant director since January 2017. 

Goff brings a wealth of knowledge from the nonprofit sector from her previous role as associate director of communications for the United Way of Miami-Dade, Florida, where she worked for nearly 12 years. 

“I am excited to continue to contribute to the organization’s efforts to create long-term change in our community,” Goff said. “United Way has a unique position to bring together all sectors of the community to work together for a common good.”

Goff has a B.A. in Journalism from Ohio State University. She has been active in Leadership Cullman, Cullman Chamber Ambassadors and serves at Daystar Church. She lives at Smith Lake with her husband, Mike, and has two adult children. 

United Way incorporates16 partner agencies in the community that provide a wide range of services.