Vanessa Fuentes
President
Her advice to new members: “Get involved! Join a committee right away. You get out of it what you put into YWA.”
Jessica Sager
Immediate Past President
Mysha Lubke
President-Elect
Krystal Bordner
Co-Vice President of Communications
Her favorite quote: “The people who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones that do.”
Virginia Rudnick
Co-Vice President of Communications
“I am so excited to be on the board this year! I am looking forward to helping propel YWA forward and to make long lasting friendships with fellow members.”
Veronica Martinez
Vice President of Community Service
Her favorite junk food: Macaroni and cheese, and fried pickles from Alamo Drafthouse
Emily Hudson
Vice President of Events
Her advice to new members: “Jump in! Join a committee, participate in a volunteering event, chat someone up. This organization is what you make of it – don’t miss your chance to build an amazing network of smart, like-minded women!”
Lisa Nagy
Vice President of Finance
Her life philosophy on a bumper sticker: “Life isn’t about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself”
Sara Jane Fogarty
Vice President of Membership
Her advice to new members: “Don’t be afraid to walk up and talk to someone, even if you’re interrupting a conversation. We all do it and most of the time, it’s worth it.”
Clare Connally
Co-Vice President of Operations
Grisell Garza
Co-Vice President of Operations
“I decided to join the YWA Board in order to develop my leadership skills and become a bigger part of the organization. I joined YWA less than a year ago and I knew I wanted to become more than just a member. It will be a great opportunity to develop certain skills and become a member of my community.”
Rachel Brownlow Lund
Vice President of Programs
“In YWA, you get out of it what you put into it. I had a terrific experience as the Holiday Party Chair and knew that if I joined the board I’d have even more opportunities to make new friends, develop my leadership skills and make a positive impact in the community.”
Sarah Williamson
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
“As VP of Strategic Partnership, I think my time on the board will help enhance our standing in the community and reach out to more women. I am so excited to get started!”
Lauren Adams
Senior VP of the Foundation
Felicia Pena
Vice President of Au40
Her favorite quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Dana Such
Vice President of Development
Her favorite quote: “Certainly, traveling is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.”
