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 contributes 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
Karen Malmsten
Responsible for accounting/financial activities and government reporting. Fueled by coffee
Sarah Pike
Provides oversight and sage advice to our lending, training, volunteer, co-op & technical assistance programs.
Danielle Renaud
Directs agency operations, managing administrative staff, office environment, technology and vendors, while overseeing data reporting and liaising with the board. Vagabond.
Carrie Moore
Presents the public face of WomenVenture. Writes loads of nonsense before getting to the good stuff. Lapsed saxophonist.
Jeff Andrews
Leads Program Innovation at WomenVenture with a focus on programs that support development of new child care businesses.
Jason Burak
Performs initial loan consultations, application review, underwriting, and recommending loans to our two Loan Committees. Wicked cellist.
Zoila Guachichulca
Coordinates, analyzes, and evaluates WomenVenture training courses. Communicates with and encourages training clients. Avid angler.
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!
Becky Johnson
Manages financial and accounting processes and procedures and the time keeping and payroll systems. Excel is my friend.
Nancy Johnson
Develops and manages WomenVenture’s child care co-op program. SoCal gal.
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.”
Kristine Mier
Manages Women Venture's training programs that help entrepreneurs create and expand sustainable and profitable businesses. Sometimes even in her sleep.
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!
Samantha Wolf
Coordinates events, publicity, and engagement for WomenVenture. Lover of literature. Explorer of forests, hiking trails, and local breweries.
Lisa Zellmer
Manages grants and partnerships supporting WomenVenture’s work. Lapsed Francophile.
Officers
Jenny Verner
Autumn Way
Alyson Van Dyk
Tammy Schuette
Jandeen Boone
Board Members
Lindsay Bickler
Shelly Elmore
Laura Fries
Meghan Harris
Andrea Hitzemann-Johnson
Nayana Jha
Danielle Lohbeck
Crystal Manik
Jeri Meola
Nelima Sitati Munene
Aruna Nookala
Carla Pavone
Shelley Peterson
Cristen Purdy
Sonya McCullum Roberts
Lisa Kramer Rodacker
Linnea Solem
Rosa Tock
