Biography
LeeAnn Rasachak is CEO of WomenVenture, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), US SBA designated Women’s Business Center, and non-profit serving women and minority entrepreneurs and business owners. Based in St. Paul, WomenVenture serves Minnesota, western Wisconsin and beyond through deploying business training, development, and affordable capital access. Rasachak serves as the Board Chair of the Minnesota CDFI Coalition, Board of Directors for Minnesota Catalyst Alliance, Board of Directors for Planned Parenthood North Central States, and Advisory Board of Homes for Heroes.
In October 2021, Rasachak was named CEO of WomenVenture after serving on its Board of Directors for three years and 20 years working in the private sector for Fortune 1000 companies in Corporate Communications, Marketing, Digital, and Enterprise Strategy. Rasachak is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas, where she earned degrees in Public Relations and General Business Management. Rasachak also earned her MBA at Hamline University and Diversity & Inclusion certification through Cornell University. She is also Dare to Lead™ Trained.
Rasachak is recognized in the industry as a transformational community leader. She is a 2024 Women in Business Honoree by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal. In 2023, she was presented with the Women Elevating Women Cultivate Pillar Award celebrating women who possess a remarkable talent for nurturing and cultivating inspiring entrepreneurs, individuals or organizations who need mentoring. Award winners’ dedication to empowering and elevating others provides invaluable guidance and has made a significant impact.
Rasachak lives in Inver Grove Heights with her partner, their four children, and Labrador retriever.