The Leadership Team

Our team approach to leadership reflects our values as an agency committed to empowering women, including its staff. Executive Director Teresa Mejía, a staff member for more than twelve years, leads our efforts. An Operations Team, comprised of our Development, Program, and Facilities Directors, works with Teresa on strategic planning and program development, external relations, and agency management. Board members are active in agency development and provide substantive guidance and support in finance and program development.

The Board of Directors

• President, Katherine Roubos is a Program Coordinator and Case Manager at the postsecondary education initiative at Larkin Street Youth services. She also works as an independent non-profit strategy and retreat facilitation consultant for Bay Area organizations.
• Vice President, Lynn Chen is a Product Analyst with Blue Shield.
• Secretary, Amy Butcher is a writer, massage therapist, and business consultant in the Bay Area.
• Treasurer, Chandra Alexandre is Director of Development at the Bay Area Council in San Francisco.
• Samantha Rubenstein is a Book Publicist for Wiley Publishing and on the Board of the National California Association of Publishers.
• Lotte Vester is a Vice President, Finance of the Americas at Lonely Planet Publications, Inc.
• Laura Fraenza is a freelance event and entertainment producer, writer, and SF Arts Monthly online curator.
• Carrie Wickman Dorn is a marketing and fundraising professional.

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Staff

Teresa Mejía, Executive Director
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Tatjana Loh, Development Director
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Contact for: Gifts, fundraising questions, membership questions, mailing list changes

Noemi Zulberti, Facilities Director
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Contact for: Office rentals, questions about the building/facilities

Kelly Lockwood, Finance Coordinator
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Contact for: Accounting and finances

Orquidia Gomez, Reception Coordinator
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Contact for: Tours, posting information in the lobby

Cat Avina, Bookings Assistant
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Contact for: Renting facilities (meeting rooms, auditorium) TWB Calendar

Heather Brandt, Tax Preparation Coordinator
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Contact for:  Free tax prep

Kyle Kubas, CRR Coordinator
Claudia Huenchuleo, CRR Coordinator
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Contact for: Community programs

Tamara Orozco, Social Media & Communications Consultant
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Contact for: Social Media & Communications

Additional Facilities Staff

Jacqueline Moncada, Adriana Peralta, Laura Cuellar, and Myrna Aguilar - Evening/Weekends Building Activities Staff

Pedro Familia - Building Maintenance