Our Team
Administrative Team
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Diana Sierra
Chief Executive Officer
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Cecily Rouse
Chief Advancement Officer
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Management Team
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Shannon Cornelius
Director of Health and Wellness
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June Hagwood
Director of Facilites
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Crystal Reid
Assistant Director of Women’s Empowerment
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Emilina Smith
Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education
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Alesia Summey
Director of Early Childhood Education
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Leadership Team
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Rebecca Boyd
Grants Manager
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Charlene Brehmer
Finance Manager
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Dave Hiriak
IT
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Dr. Anita Rose
Communications Specialist
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Julia Sacco
Administrative Manager
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Lesley Webber
Early Learning Coordinator
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Bethany Whitaker
Operational Program Coordinator

Board Of Directors
Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of women leaders using their passion, insights, and connections in the community, to create real impact for Asheville & WNC.
2025 – 2026 Officers
Tiffany Armstrong
Amparo Penny
Co-Chairs
Elizabeth Becker
Treasurer
Kalla Hughley
Secretary
Ashley Cox
Sustainability Chair
Lauren White Gibson
Nominations Chair
Board Members
Aisha Adams
Emily Balcken
Nicole Cush
Niconda Garcia
Tiffany Iheanacho
Jennifer Lyons Tracy
Morgan Marshall-Clark
Sara Means
Jess Rothenhoefer
Lisa Sherman
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