Nation Cheong
For 25 years, Nation has been deeply committed to community
development, dedicating his professional career and personal
efforts to fostering caring, safe and culturally vibrant communities.
His journey began at the grassroots level, starting at Dixon Hall
Neighbourhood Center, where he led children and youth programs
and supported adults with mental health and substance use
challenges, laying a strong foundation for his dedication to
community upliftment.
Progressing to leadership roles, including Director of the Youth Challenge Fund and United Way’s
Youth Success Strategy, Nation championed the positive development of Black, Indigenous, and
racialized youth across the Greater Toronto Area, driving initiatives aimed at their empowerment
and success.
In his role as Vice President of Community Opportunities and Mobilization, Nation led United
Way’s Research and Public Policy, Public Affairs, and Strategic Initiatives. He was instrumental in
developing United Way’s Reconciliation and Equity Action Plan and the Indigenous Partnership
Council, demonstrating his commitment to reconciliation and equitable community impact.
Currently, as the Vice President of Community Impact and Mobilization, Nation leads a dynamic
team that drives United Way’s community service investments and systems solutions. Together,
they collaborate with partners across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to
deliver equitable neighbourhood-level outcomes.