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
Aruna Nookala
She/Her
Board Chair | Global Portfolio Director, Abrasives Systems, 3M
Carla Pavone
She/Her
Vice Chair | Associate Director, Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship, Carlson School of Management, Univ. of MN
Alyson Van Dyk
She/Her
Secretary | Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Sara Kaufman
She/Her
Interim Treasurer | Assistant Chief Actuary, Securian Financial
Board Members
AJ Austerman
He/Him
Senior Vice President-Market Manager, Huntington National Bank
Babette Buckner
She/Her
Chief Executive Officer, Moltron Builders
Derek Burgess
He/Him
Managing Director, Business Advisory Services, Slalom
Rebecca Cooper
She/Her
Affluent Business Manager, Community Banking, Wells Fargo
Kristen Denzer
She/Her
President/CEO, Tierra Encantada
Anna Dosen-Hicks
She/Her
MN Branch Banking Market Leader, US Bank
Nicole Dunham
She/Her
Deputy Head US WM Fixed Income, RBC Wealth Management
Maria Kochiras
She/Her
Vice President & Program Leader, Cargill Global Transformation
Lisa Kramer Rodacker
She/Her
HR Director M&A / Project Management, Deluxe Corporation
Gemma Kubat
She/Her
SVP & President, Financial & Retail Services, Target Corporation
Laura Lonsdale
She/Her
Director of Compliance, Xcel Energy
Jessi Miller
She/Her
Audit Senior Manager, Deloitte
Robyn Saphir
She/Her
Marketing Communications Leader, Cummins
Nelima Sitati Munene
She/Her
Executive Director, ACER
Aimee Stolt
She/Her
Assurance Senior Manager, Ernst & Young LLP
Pang Xiong
She/Her
Vice President, Cash Management Sales Officer, Choice Bank