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
Susan Joos
She/Her. Responsible for financial activities, operations and the loan/consulting services. Aspiring author.
Sarah Pike
She/Her. Provides oversight and sage advice to our lending, training, volunteer, co-op & technical assistance programs.
Carrie Moore
She/Her. Has the great pleasure of overseeing marketing/communications, events, fundraising, strategic partnerships, the volunteer program, and community building. Lapsed saxophonist.
Addie Arnold
She/Her. Provides technical and operational support and management, and enjoys classic Minnesota activities!
Zoila Guachichulca
She/Her. Coordinates, analyzes, and evaluates WomenVenture training courses. Communicates with and encourages training clients. Avid angler.
Blair Halperin
She/Her. Works with amazing WomenVenture Volunteers to support our clients and build community.
Megan Hussey
She/Her. Americorps VISTA researching ways to expand WomenVenture’s training programs to more amazing and inspiring women. Steminist.
Joanne Isdahl
She/Her. Works with clients to improve the financial understanding of their business and assists with setting up and maintaining their accounting system. Loves an adventure!
Bonnie Jungwirth
She/Her. 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
They/Them. Designs and coordinates digital media, and implements larger communications plans. Obsessed with sharks.
Briana O’Brien
She/Her. Supports grants and partnerships as a member of WomenVenture’s Development Team.
Pshorrwon Pshorr
He/Him. Supports administrative financial functions and budgets. Supporter of Small Business.
Jaylana Peters
She/Her. Performs initial loan consultations, reviews applications, underwrites loans, and recommends loans for approval to Loan Committee. Avid reader and gardener.
Kathy Pyle
She/Her. 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!
Kaltrina Rezniqi
She/Her. 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.
Jasmine Robinson
She/Her. Works with the loan team, reviews applications, underwrites loans, and recommends loans for approval to Loan Committee. Fierce Wakandan Warrior.
Laila Sahir
She/Her. Connects with WomenVenture staff, clients, and volunteers to build and strengthen community.
Mer'Ce Tyler
She/Her. 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.
Kendra L. Wilson
She/Her. Provides human resources consulting to the WomenVenture Team. Proud mother.
Whitney Woods
She/Her. Assists the lending and accounting teams in the behind-the-scenes "sausage-making" of loan disbursement, database maintenance, and accounts payable.
Jane Zilch
She/Her. 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
Aruna Nookala
Alyson Van Dyk
Rebecca Wall
Jenny Verner
Board Members
Faatemah Ampey
She/Her
Lindsay Bickler
She/Her
Jandeen Boone
She/Her
Colette Campbell
She/Her
Kristen Denzer
She/Her
Anna Dosen
She/Her
Shelly Elmore
She/Her
Deborah Frieze
She/Her
Sara Kaufman
She/Her
Laura Lonsdale
She/Her
Nelima Sitati Munene
She/Her
Rosemarie Ndupuechi
She/Her
Carla Pavone
She/Her
Shelley Peterson
She/Her
Cristen Purdy
She/Her
LeeAnn Rasachak
She/Her
Lisa Kramer Rodacker
She/Her
Gemma Kubat
She/Her
Linnea Solem
She/Her
Rosa Tock
She/Her