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Meet our Board of Directors
We are lucky to have board members volunteering their time and experience to organize creative events while continuing to find ways to support our community. Comprised of new or returning YPWA members, this crew partners to craft excellent seasons year after year.
Towards the end of each season, we have an election where YPWA members get to vote for area women that want to step into available board member officer roles. Below are our 23-24 board officers!
Gillian Murphy
President
She/her/hers
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Current Position & Employer: Freelance elder caregiver
Hometown: Worcester, MA
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Current Town: Worcester, MA
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Favorite Quote:
Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. - Margaret Mead
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Your go to networking tip:
Make it fun for you! Sometimes for me it's about getting on a lucky pair of socks, or setting a goal for the night (number of compliments I can offer is one of my favorites).
Katherine Aguilar
Vice President
She/her/hers
Current Position & Employer: CEO and Founder, K Sense Co LLC
Hometown: Cuisnahuat, Sonsonate, El Salvador
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Current Town: Worcester, MA
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Favorite Quote:
The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace. – Carlos Santana
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What are you excited about this season?
The opportunity to be the Vice President and serve the members to an even greater extent!
Cara Angeloni
Administrative Director
She/her/hers
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Current Position & Employer: Director of Business Administration, City Wide Facility Solutions Boston
Hometown: Enfield, CT
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Current Town: Worcester, MA
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Favorite Quote:
"Instead of saying 'I don't have time' try saying 'it's not a priority' and see how that feels"
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What are you excited about this season?
I'm excited to be part of an organization that empowers women in the community and continue to support that mission through different initiatives.
Samantha Carr
Membership Director
She/her/hers
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Current Position & Employer: Digital Marketing & Program Manager - Center for Women & Enterprise
Hometown: Somersworth, NH
Current Town: Spencer, MA
Favorite Quote:
Surround yourself with positive people - My Mama
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Your go to networking tip:
Most people are nervous walking into a networking event - but people are there to get to know new people and are so receptive to talking - so don't be scared to make the first move!
Giselle
Rivera-Flores
Marketing/PR Director
She/her/hers
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Current Position & Employer: Digital Media Strategist + Entrepreneur
Hometown:: Brooklyn, NY
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Current Town: Worcester, MA
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Favorite Quote:
"Ne te quaesiveris extra." (Do not seek for things outside of yourself)
Jennifer Julien Gaskin
Community Outreach and Inclusion Director
She/her/hers
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Current Position & Employer: Celldex Therapeutics - Senior Director
Hometown: Boston, MA
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Current Town: Worcester, MA
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Favorite Quote:
"Many are the plans in a woman’s heart, but it’s the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
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Favorite local business: Promoting Good
Tiana Burnett
Sponsorship Director
She/her/hers
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Current Position & Employer: Intuitive Business Coach @ The Alignment Auntie
Hometown:: Leominster MA
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Current Town: Fitchburg MA
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Favorite Quote:
Nothing meant for me has missed me
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What are you excited about this season?
I’m excited to play an active role in this org and continue furthering new connections
Kate Lally
Associate Director
She/her/hers
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Current Position & Employer: Licensed Therapist & Life Coach
Hometown: Hebron, CT
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Current Town: Worcester, MA
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Favorite Quote:
Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better" - Maya Angelou
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Favorite local business: Redemption Rock Brewing
Past Board Members
Our Fearless (Past) Leaders
Since 2011, our founders and the following board members have contributed to the success of our amazing organization. This can be attributed to hard work, superb dedication, and countless hours planning our fabulous events.
2011-2012
*Jayne Armington
*Jennifer Roy
*Allison Alaimo
*Melissa CordingÂ
*Amanda (Riik) Herron Â
*Tamara Nowak
*Lynette Paczkowski
2012-2013
*Tamara Nowak
*Allison Alaimo
*Jayne Armington
*Heather (Arndt) Freeman
*Amanda (Riik) Herron
*Lynette Paczkowski
*Jessica Sabourin
2013-2014
*Lynette Paczkowski
*Jayne Armington
*Caitlin (Kilian) Seaman
*Lori Crowley
*Heather (Arndt) Freeman
*Sarah Irving
*Meg Kinnard
*Jessica Sabourin
2014-2015
*Lori Crowley
*Katelin (Kilgallon) Cwieka
*Sarah Irving
*Ashley (Gauthier) Johnson
*Rebecca Joseph
*Sara Port
*Caitlin (Kilian) Seaman
2015-2016
*Sara Port
*Katie Avis
*Katelin (Kilgallon) Cwieka
*Sheena Gorsun
*Ashley Johnson/Alexandra Bellerose
*Rebecca Joseph
*Allison Sherlock
2016-2017
*Sheena Gorsun
*Katie Avis
*Alexandra Bellerose
*Julie Bowditch
*Julie Davenport
*Erin Jansky
*Allison Sherlock/Amy Logue
2017-2018
*Erin Jansky
*Julie Davenport
*Julie Bowditch
*Amanda Misilo
*Tasha Hayden-Stub
*Emily Batt
*Sam Smith
2018-2019
*Amanda Misilo
*Tasha Hayden-Stub
*Emily Batt
*Jen Fay
*Carla Delacruz Davila
*Sandy Kelly
*Justine Cameron
2019-2020
*Jen Fay
*Carla Delacruz Davila
*Sandy Kelly
*Justine Cameron
*Myshele Peterson
*Viviana Hernandez
*Kaitlin Badjo
2020-2021
*Myshele Peterson
*Viviana Hernandez
*Kaitlin Badjo
*Julia McGuinn
*Breanna DiBella
*Tasmina Hydery
*Kaylah Wicks
*Alexis Griswold
2021-2022
*Alexis Griswold
*Julia McGuinn
*Tasmina Hydery
*Kaylah Wicks
*Kim Driscoll
*Catrina Gardner
*Gillian Murphy
*Veronica Adams
2022-2023
*Catrina Gardner
*Gillian Murphy
*Veronica Basdeo
*Katherine Aguilar
*Giselle Rivera-Flores
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