Carol Houwaart-Diez

Columns Written By Carol Houwaart-Diez

Carol Houwaart-Diez

United Way of Martin County, President & CEO

In July of 2016, Carol moved her family from Niagara County, New York, to become the President & CEO of United Way of Martin County.  She is passionate about improving the quality of life for all in our community.  She brings that passion and commitment to her work as evidenced by her 36 years with the United Way movement.

She continues to promote collaboration and partnerships.  She gets inspired by meeting people in our community who want to help Martin County be a better place to live, work and play. 

She is the mother of two girls, Ellen – 22, a graduate of Florida Atlantic University’s Honors College,  and Natalie – 18, a graduate of Martin County High School and soon to be freshman at the University of Central Florida.  She has been married to her husband Steve for 29 years.  They reside in Palm City.

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