We Are WomenVenture
We would not be able to deliver our high-impact programs and services were it not for our dedicated and talented staff. They are passionate believers in the economic power of small business ownership. In addition, we are guided by a devoted and skilled Board of Directors. The collective wisdom and resources of this group contribute directly to the success of the clients we serve.
Staff
Elaine Wyatt
Responsible for of all aspects of the Agency. ‘Only the mediocre are always at their best’ ~ Jean Giraudoux
Susan Joos
Responsible for accounting/financial activities and government reporting. Aspiring author.
Sarah Pike
Provides oversight and sage advice to our lending, training, volunteer, co-op & technical assistance programs.
Carrie Moore
Presents the public face of WomenVenture. Writes loads of nonsense before getting to the good stuff. Lapsed saxophonist.
Lisa Zellmer
Manages grants and partnerships supporting WomenVenture’s work. Lapsed Francophile.
Jeff Andrews
Leads Program Innovation at WomenVenture with a focus on programs that support development of new child care businesses.
Zoila Guachichulca
Coordinates, analyzes, and evaluates WomenVenture training courses. Communicates with and encourages training clients. Avid angler.
Blair Halperin
Works with amazing WomenVenture Volunteers to support our clients and build community.
Megan Hussey
Americorps VISTA researching ways to expand WomenVenture’s training programs to more amazing and inspiring women. Steminist.
Joanne Isdahl
Works with clients to improve the financial understanding of their business. She assists with setting up and maintaining their accounting system. Loves an adventure!
Bonnie Jungwirth
Liaison to Board of Directors and administrative support to Executive Director and Advancement Team.“If you will it, it is no dream; and if you do not will it, a dream it is and a dream it will stay.”
Myrtle Lemon-Todd
I work with the Communications team to manage and implement marketing and communications plans. Creator, designer, Social Media Queen.
Briana O’Brien
Supports grants and partnerships as a member of WomenVenture’s Development Team.
Pshorrwon Pshorr
Supports administrative financial functions and budgets. Supporter of Small Business.
Jaylana Peters
Performs initial loan consultations, reviews applications, underwrites loans, and recommends loans for approval to Loan Committee. Avid reader and gardener.
Kathy Pyle
Consults with loan clients to teach and assist them in effectively managing operations, accounting, and administration of their small business. Loves all dogs – big or small!
Danielle Renaud
Provides technical and operational support and management. Vagabond.
Kaltrina Rezniqi
Manages Child Care Business Services serving both family child care and child care center owners. Loves traveling, taking Barre Yoga classes, and trying out different foods.
Laila Sahir
Provides support for the Communications team at WomenVenture, particularly for Women Mean Business.
Mer'Ce Tyler
Promoting and recommending services based on a logical relationship to the client's professional needs and initiating strategy and procedures that will allow clients to elevate with confidence.
Whitney Woods
Assists the lending and accounting teams in the behind-the-scenes "sausage-making" of loan disbursement, database maintenance, and accounts payable.
Jane Zilch
Leads women entrepreneurs to improve their skills and confidence in analyzing and managing the finances of their businesses, especially to generate rapid growth.
Officers
Autumn Way
Meghan Harris
Alyson Van Dyk
Rebecca Wall
Jenny Verner
Board Members
Lindsay Bickler
Kristen Denzer
Anna Dosen
Shelly Elmore
Andrea Hitzemann-Johnson
Danielle Lohbeck
Jeri Meola
Nelima Sitati Munene
Rosemarie Ndupuechi
Aruna Nookala
Carla Pavone
Shelley Peterson
Cristen Purdy
Sonya McCullum Roberts
LeeAnn Rasachak
Lisa Kramer Rodacker
Linnea Solem
