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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 24-25 board officers!
Katherine Aguilar
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 Local Business:
Lush Studio on Southbridge St
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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?
I'm excited for this season because I am the first Latina as President of YPWA. To me it shows how much this organization has grown and diversified over the years. We are a group of women in diverse industries with unique stories and talents. We are so excited to embrace that this season with our amazing events and members
Cara Angeloni
Vice President
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 Local Business:
Greater Good
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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.
Valeria Ramos Rodriguez
Administrative Director
She/her/hers
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Favorite Local Business:
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What are you excited about this season?
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Jamie Laushine
Membership Director
She/her/hers
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Current Position & Employer:
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Ariel Lim
Community Outreach and Inclusion Director
She/her/hers
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​Current Position & Employer:
Senior Housing Development Officer - City of Worcester
Yoga Instructor - YWCA Central MA
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Hometown::
Worcester, MA
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Current Town:
​Worcester, MA
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Favorite Local Business:
Bean Counter - Highland St
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​Favorite Quote:
"In a world where you can be anything, be kind" - Unknown​
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What are you excited about this season?
I cannot wait to make and maintain connections with the women in our community!
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Savannah Williams
Marketing/PR Director
She/her/hers
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​Current Position & Employer:
Sales & Marketing Coordinator, City Wide Facility Solutions Boston
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Hometown:
Framingham, MA
Current Town:
Framingham, MA
​Favorite Local Business:
Simply Delight Baked Goods
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Favorite Quote:
"I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept"
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What are you excited about this season?
I am excited get more included in the community and meet my fellow board members and YPWA members
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Carlie Brainard
Sponsorship Director
She/her/hers
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​Current Position & Employer:
Sales Manager, Special Events - Worcester Red Sox
Hometown::
Abington, MA
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Current Town:
Worcester, MA
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Favorite Local Business:
​The Banner
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Favorite Quote:
​"You have to do everything you can, you have to work your hardest, and if you do, if you stay positive, you have a shot at a silver lining" Matthew Quick, Silver Linings Playbook
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What are you excited about this season?​
Getting to grow Worcester area personal and professional relationships through YPWA!
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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
2023-2024
*Gillian Murphy
*Katherine Aguilar
*Cara Angeloni
*Tiana Burnett
*Samantha Carr
*Kate Lally Kusz
*Jailene Delgado​
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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2024-2025
*Katherine Aguilar
*Cara Angeloni
*Tiana Burnett
*Kate Lally Kusz
*Emily Beaumier
*Valencia Piverger​