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Staff & Board

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

LeeAnn Rasachak

LeeAnn Rasachak

She/Her

Chief Executive Officer

Leads a dedicated team of more than 25 staff and approximately 200 volunteers. The CEO is responsible for strategic vision and managerial oversight for philanthropy, finance, lending, programs, communications, external and community relations.

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Zuzu Allaback

Zuzu Allaback

She/Her

CRM & Operations Manager

Provides CRM Management, data reporting & analytics, and technology support. Yogi, quilter-in-training, midwesty.

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Addie Arnold

Addie Arnold

She/Her

VP of Operations & Culture

Provides technical and operational support and management, and enjoys classic Minnesota activities

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Emily Conroy

Emily Conroy

She/Her

Chief Program & Client Experience Officer

The CPCXO is the connective tissue across training, development, and business consulting services for WomenVenture clients. Fundamental to this leadership position is developing a deep understanding of the client entrepreneurship journey, technical assistance needs, and business consulting opportunities.

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Tammy Dahlvang

Tammy Dahlvang

She/Her

Business Consultant

Consults with pre-loan clients and non-loan clients to train and support them in developing accounting systems and procedures. Loves jokes, sunshine, my family and good ideas!

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Lisa Day

Lisa Day

She/Her

Grants Manager

Provides support and accountability to all of WomenVenture’s corporate, foundation and government grant relationships through proposal and report writing, donor research, and ongoing relationship building.

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Karla Dross

Karla Dross

She/Her

Chief Financial Officer

Leads the finance, lending and consulting teams. Liaison to Board Finance and Credit Committees.

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Nancy Evans

Nancy Evans

She/Her

Lending Specialist

Assist clients with loan applications, uploading documents, and connecting them to loan officers. Works on loan documentation and follow up with clients.

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Lily Griffin

Lily Griffin

She/Her

Event Coordinator

Leads the planning of WomenVenture brand key events. Creative, compassionate, and committed.

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Kiara Hollie-Sessions

Kiara Hollie-Sessions

She/Her

Intake Specialist

Works with clients in their early stages of growth, and directs them on the best path to pursue with WomenVenture.

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Jess Jellings

Jess Jellings

She/Her

Communications Manager

Provides organization-wide communications assistance to support WomenVenture’s mission of empowering entrepreneurs.

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Maliza Kalema

She/Her

Lead Trainer

As lead trainer, Maliza focuses on organizational business course development and the long range planning and implementation of WomenVenture by producing in-person and web-based training courses, curriculum, videos, photos, and other industry-leading content.

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Dolores Karan

Dolores Karan

She/Her

Volunteer Manager

Responsible for recruiting, training and retaining highly skilled volunteers to execute Women Venture’s mission and Vision.

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Talia King

Talia King

She/Her

Loan Officer

Loan officer supporting clients in business development, growth, training, funding resources, and networking opportunities.

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Marina Kuloverov

Marina Kuloverov

She/Her

Staff Accountant

Works with both the finance and loan teams, making sure all the bills are paid on time. Loves working with people and helping them with their financial needs.

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Deanna Lang

Deanna Lang

She/Her

Executive Assistant to LeeAnn Rasachak

Provides day-to-day administrative support and event planning for LeeAnn Rasachak, CEO. Yogi, bookworm, dog lover.

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Andra Lindquist

Andra Lindquist

She/Her

Training Manager

Develop, manage, and supervise excellent training programs for our clients

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David Louiselle

David Louiselle

He/Him

Director of Lending

Loan Officer dedicated to making a difference in clients’ lives by seamlessly executing both simple and complex transactions.

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Katie Messerli

She/Her

Child Care Business Development Specialist/Training

Provides training and support to child care businesses, both start-up and existing, to improve business practices and strengthen operations.

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Rosemarie Ndupuechi

Rosemarie Ndupuechi

She/Her

Chief Advancement and Marketing Officer

Oversees WomenVenture’s advancement, marketing and communications efforts.

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Jasmine Robinson

Jasmine Robinson

She/Her

Loan Specialist

Works with the loan team, reviews applications, underwrites loans, and recommends loans for approval to Loan Committee. Fierce Wakandan Warrior.

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Bill Stelle

Bill Stelle

He/Him

Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Helping WomenVenture and our clients build bridges between who we are and who we want to be. Recreational Athlete, Volunteer, Husband, #GirlDad

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Jamie Travis

Jamie Travis

She/Her

Lending Specialist/Client Consultant

Lending Specialist working to provide clients with an excellent loan experience and post-close business support.

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Diane Vollrath

Diane Vollrath

She/Her

Business Services Accountant Supervisor

Consults with loan and non-loan clients to train and support them in developing and recording their accounting activities for reporting purposes. Loves the outdoors, food, and creativity!

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Kendra Wilson

Kendra Wilson

She/Her

Human Resources and Payroll Manager

Kendra assists WomenVenture with all things HR after 20 years in the industry! She also works as a real estate agent in Florida, where she lives with her daughter.

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Jane Zilch

Jane Zilch

She/Her

Training Manager – Established Businesses

Leads women entrepreneurs to improve their skills and confidence in analyzing and managing the finances of their businesses, especially to generate rapid growth.

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Officers

Aruna Nookala

Aruna Nookala

She/Her

Board Chair | Global Portfolio Director, Abrasives Systems, 3M

Carla Pavone

Carla Pavone

She/Her

Vice Chair | Associate Director, Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship, Carlson School of Management, Univ. of MN

Alyson Van Dyk

Alyson Van Dyk

She/Her

Secretary | Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Sara Kaufman

Sara Kaufman

She/Her

Interim Treasurer | Assistant Chief Actuary, Securian Financial

Board Members

AJ Austerman

AJ Austerman

He/Him

Senior Vice President-Market Manager, Huntington National Bank

Lindsay Bickler

Lindsay Bickler

She/Her

Audit Senior Manager, Deloitte & Touche

Derek Burgess

Derek Burgess

He/Him

Managing Director, Business Advisory Services, Slalom

Rebecca Cooper

Rebecca Cooper

She/Her

Affluent Business Manager, Community Banking, Wells Fargo

Kristen Denzer

Kristen Denzer

She/Her

President/CEO, Tierra Encantada

Anna Dosen-Hicks

Anna Dosen-Hicks

She/Her

MN Branch Banking Market Leader, US Bank

Nicole Dunham

Nicole Dunham

She/Her

Deputy Head US WM Fixed Income, RBC Wealth Management

Maria Kochiras

Maria Kochiras

She/Her

Vice President & Program Leader, Cargill Global Transformation

Lisa Kramer Rodacker

Lisa Kramer Rodacker

She/Her

HR Director M&A / Project Management, Deluxe Corporation

Gemma Kubat

Gemma Kubat

She/Her

SVP & President, Financial & Retail Services, Target Corporation

Laura Lonsdale

Laura Lonsdale

She/Her

Director of Compliance, Xcel Energy

Jessi Miller

Jessi Miller

She/Her

Audit Senior Manager, Deloitte

Robyn Saphir

Robyn Saphir

She/Her

Marketing Communications Leader, Cummins

Nelima Sitati Munene

Nelima Sitati Munene

She/Her

Executive Director, ACER

Aimee Stolt

Aimee Stolt

She/Her

Assurance Senior Manager, Ernst & Young LLP

Pang Xiong

Pang Xiong

She/Her

Vice President, Cash Management Sales Officer, Choice Bank

165 Western Avenue North

Suite 8, Office #100

St Paul, MN 55102

Phone: (612) 224-9540

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