Tené Wells began her tenure as WomenVenture's president in August 1999. She provides strategic direction to the agency, oversees the agency's 25-member staff, and seeks partnerships and opportunities that help WomenVenture grow in its mission. Prior to joining WomenVenture, she served as executive director of the City of Minneapolis' Youth Coordinating Board and of the Minneapolis Way to Grow services. Her experience and understanding of community dynamics makes her an effective catalyst for forming effective partnerships with other organizations. She is an inspiring leader and an effective financial manager in an environment focused on empowering and strengthening families. Wells' corporate experience includes Honeywell and Medtronic.

Tené Wells is available to speak on a variety of topics, including economic development, community and personal empowerment, leading, and women and public policy. Delivered with a sense of humor and plain common sense, Tené's presentations are an inspiring choice for your next conference, meeting, seminar, or corporate training program. To book Tené for your event or meeting, please call 651-646-3808.

Kathryn Bique, Vice President of Business Operations provides strategic direction for clients, resources, and staff along with identifying, pursuing, and developing funding strategies. She comes to WomenVenture after working as the Program Services Manager for Minnesota Diversified Industries. Kathy's broad range of skills and knowledge have provided her with experience managing programs, human resources, multiple budgets, and maintaining various state, local and federal relationships. She is highly regarded in the non-profit field and earned her Mini-MBA in non-profit management from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis Minnesota.

Annie Sarver-Bodohis WomenVenture's Vice President of Advancement. In this capacity, Annie oversees all development, communications and marketing efforts of the organization. Annie brings a breadth and depth of experience in the advancement field including working in both small and national nonprofits. Annie's experience includes strategic planning, major and planned giving, special event management, corporate and foundation relations, volunteer recruitment and training, marketing campaigns, and creating brand architecture. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Annie has built a 20 year career in nonprofit administration in the Twin Cities and has participated in numerous symposia and seminars.

WomenVenture's Board of Directors brings economic development and business expertise from many Twin Cities industries, complementing the skills and knowledge of the agency's staff. WomenVenture's volunteer program utilizes more than 450 volunteers to support the agency's work. WomenVenture also receives support from its Advisory Board, whose members are leaders in the philanthropic, business, and non-profit arenas.

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