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
Officers
![](https://www.womenventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kristen-Denzer-Headshot-2023-1.png)
Kristen Denzer
She/Her
Board Chair | CEO, Tierra Encantada
![Maria Kochiras](https://www.womenventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/maria-kochiras-400x300-1.jpg)
Maria Kochiras
She/Her
Vice Chair | Retired
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Rhonda Skoby
She/Her
Secretary | Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLC
![Sara Kaufman](https://www.womenventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sara-kaufman-400x300-1.jpg)
Sara Kaufman
She/Her
Treasurer | Assistant Chief Actuary, Securian Financial
Board Members
![AJ Austerman](https://www.womenventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/aj-austerman-400x300-1.jpg)
AJ Austerman
He/Him
Business Banking Market Manager, Huntington National Bank
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Babette Buckner
She/Her
Chief Executive Officer, Moltron Builders
![Derek Burgess](https://www.womenventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/derek-burgess-400x300-1.jpg)
Derek Burgess
He/Him
Managing Director, Business Advisory Services, Slalom
![Rebecca Cooper](https://www.womenventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rebecca-cooper-400x300-1.jpg)
Rebecca Cooper
She/Her
Affluent Business Manager, Community Banking, Wells Fargo
![Anna Dosen-Hicks](https://www.womenventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/anna-dosen-hicks-400x300-1.jpg)
Anna Dosen-Hicks
She/Her
MN Branch Banking Market Leader, US Bank
![Nicole Dunham](https://www.womenventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/nicole-dunham-400x300-1.jpg)
Nicole Dunham
She/Her
Deputy Head US WM Fixed Income, RBC Wealth Management
![Gemma Kubat](https://www.womenventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/gemma-kubat-400x300-1.jpg)
Gemma Kubat
She/Her
SVP & President, Financial & Retail Services, Target Corporation
![Jessi Miller](https://www.womenventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/jessi-miller-400x300-1.jpg)
Jessi Miller
She/Her
Audit Senior Manager, Deloitte
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Chaz Sandifer
She/Her
CEO/Founder, theNEWmpls
Pang Mee Xiong
![Robyn Saphir](https://www.womenventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/robyn-saphir-400x300-1.jpg)
Robyn Saphir
She/Her
Marketing Communications Manager, Cummins
![Aimee Stolt](https://www.womenventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/aimee-stolt-400x300-1.jpg)
Aimee Stolt
She/Her
Assurance Senior Manager, Ernst & Young LLP
![Pang Xiong](https://www.womenventure.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pang-xiong-400x300-1.jpg)
Pang Mee Xiong
She/Her
Vice President, Cash Management Sales Officer, Choice Bank