Our Team
Administrative Team
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Diana Sierra
Chief Executive Officer
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Dr. Amieris Lavender
Chief Program Officer
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Kym Verhovshek
Chief Advancement Officer
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Rob Sacasa
Chief Financial & Operations Officer
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Kendra Cowan
Senior Director of Human Resources
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Catalina Slater
Senior Director, Marketing & Communications
Management Team
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Shannon Cornelius
Director of Health and Wellness
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Holly Olsen
Director of Women’s Empowerment
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Kitty Schmidt
Director of Aquatics
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Alesia Summey
Director of Empowerment Childcare
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Emma Nguyen
Director of Advancement
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Leadership Team
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Melinda Aponte
Nutrition Specialist
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Sydney Cole
Development Coordinator
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Samantha Davis
Health & Wellness Inclusivity Coordinator
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Dave Hiriak
IT
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Lisa McKnight
Early Learning Coordinator
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Jessie Phillips
Membership Coordinator
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Dr. Anita Rose
Communications Specialist
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Julia Sacco
Executive Assistant to CEO, CPO
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Mary Virella-Minton
Early Learning Specialist
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Lesley Webber
Early Learning Specialist
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Jennifer McCallum
Light a Path 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.
2023 – 2024 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
Stephanie Bostic
Nicole Cush
Tiffany Iheanacho
Judge Julie Kepple
Jennifer Lyons Tracy
Jess Rothenhoefer
Lisa Sherman
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