BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024–2025
Eunice is a Technology Consulting Manager at Accenture where she creatively solves problems implementing Workday, an HR software. Her favorite YWA events are committee meetings to get to know a small group of members on a regular basis while giving back to the organization! Eunice’s passions are wine-ing and dining at restaurants, attempting to be a plant mom, and practicing golf at Jimmy Clay.
Eunice Park
Peyton is a Partner Development Executive at Apple where she coaches and collaborates with partners to sell Apple products. She loves all YWA events, but especially loves volunteering events and YWA Speaks. She enjoys the food scene in Austin and keeps a long list of all the places she wants to try. Peyton and her fiancé Jack are planning their Austin wedding happening in 2024!
Peyton Porche
Brittany serves as the executive director of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and is a licensed attorney. Her favorite YWA event is Book Club, even when she doesn’t read the book (which happens a lot). Brittany was embracing the coastal grandmother trend ahead of the curve and loves gardening, traveling, and spending time with her incorrigible dog, Finn.
Brittany Sharkey
Nikki is the People & Culture Integration Manager at CapMetro. Her favorite YWA event is YWA on the Fairway because it encourages women to feel comfortable on the golf course, all while having fun and raising money for the FWLF. Outside of work and YWA, Nikki enjoys classes at corepower yoga, adventures with her dog Oliver, brunching, and being on or near the water. Nikki and her fiance, Will, are currently planning their wedding coming up in fall 2024!
Nikki Drozdyk
Lillian is a an Advisory Innovation Designer at IBM Client Engineering, where she navigates business strategy through Design Thinking. With a knack for designing and facilitating workshops and UX/UI design, she brings a unique blend of creativity and strategy to her role. A dedicated supporter of YWA’s mission, Lillian actively participates in a variety of events, with a special affinity for Speaker Series, YWA Connect, and Book Club. Beyond her professional endeavors, she enjoys staying active with pilates, reading all kinds of books, dabbling in interior design, and trying new restaurants. In her spare time, Lillian is honing her French language skills – c’est très amusant! Since relocating to Austin in 2019 from Louisville, KY, she has immersed herself in the vibrant community alongside her husband Tanner and their dogs – Lipton, Cora, and Sage.
Lillian Hartman
Elizabeth is the Head of Growth Marketing at Torch Dental, where she leads marketing and partnerships initiatives through strategic demand generation. As a Project Management Professional, Elizabeth brings a passion for mentorship and collaboration to daily work. Her favorite Young Women’s Alliance events are the monthly committee meetings because she gets to learn alongside other leaders in the community while conversing on a more personal level every month. Outside of work and YWA, Elizabeth is passionate about her dog Lolli, food, and travel. She is always on the go looking for the next great adventure or Tex-Mex restaurant.
Elizabeth Hansen
Kristen is currently a Product Designer in the healthcare AI & data management space. She enjoys building products in technical spaces. Her favorite YWA programs include YWA Speaks & YWA Connect for their focus on members’ growth. Outside of YWA, Kristen enjoys playing tennis, finding great seafood places to visit with family & friends, hiking & live music.
Kristen Williams
Bijal has over a decade of expertise in the biotechnology industry. As a Senior Director of National Accounts, she excels in strategic B2B customer engagement and leads negotiations to enhance patient access to medications. Bijal’s favorite Young Women’s Alliance event is New Member Orientation, where she loves experiencing the vibrant energy as new members join the organization. Beyond her professional achievements, Bijal is a dedicated mother to two young children, aged 2 years and 10 months. Motherhood has enriched her life, allowing her to feel and love more deeply, appreciate life’s slower moments, and cherish the present.
Bijal Patel
Margot is looking forward to YWA on the Fairway and Flourish this year! Prior to her role as the VP of External Events, Margot served as a Speaker Series Chair with the Programs committee.
Margot Sweeney
Jillian Jagoda
Meredith is a passionate Chef and Entrepreneur, and the owner of Goodies, the best local fresh-baked gourmet sweets delivery company. As an Austin Native, making a positive impact locally is very important to her and she loves the mission of YWA to build a community supporting and empowering women. Her favorite YWA event is Flourish benefitting the Future Women Leaders Fund.
Meredith Norman
Ayushi is a dedicated professional committed to empowering women and making a lasting impact. As a consultant, Ayushi has successfully managed diverse projects, addressing a range of issues and needs. Her expertise spans operations, communications, and marketing within the nonprofit sector. In her free time, Ayushi loves hanging out with her dog Lily. Her favorite YWA event is YWA Speaks, where she enjoys hearing from many amazing women making significant contributions to the Austin community.
Ayushi Mehta
Olivia is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch where she helps individuals achieve their financial goals and financial freedom. Olivia is on the board for LEAD ( Leadership Education Advocacy, and Development) for women at Merrill. She has a passion for women financial literacy. Her favorite YWA event is Flourish! Outside of work and YWA, Olivia is on the board for the Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Chapter in Austin. Olivia grew up in The Woodlands, TX and went to TCU where she double majored in Finance and Entrepreneurial innovations. Olivia enjoys spending time with her friends and family, especially her Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Chloe. Some of her favorite hobbies include; yoga, hiking, fly fishing, dance classes, calligraphy, and singing.
Olivia Broussard
Samantha is a Database Marketing Manager at Veeam, where she enjoys digging into email metrics, implementing new technologies, and helping to align marketing and sales. Her favorite YWA event is Speaker Series where you learn so much from amazing women in the Austin community to help you grow personally and professionally. Outside of YWA and work, Samantha loves to read, travel, try new restaurants, and spend time with family and friends (including her cat, Frankie).
Samantha Nowak
Tillie is a VMware Customer Success Manager at SHI International Corp, where she assists customers in managing strategic licensing agreements. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona (Bear Down!); always willing to discuss the Wildcats’ latest run in March Madness. Her favorite YWA events are YWA Speaks and Cookbook Club. Outside of YWA, Tillie is an avid workout enthusiast and book lover (follow her @tillieslittlebooklist on IG!) She also loves taking advantage of any patio Austin has to offer, spending time with friends and family, attending concerts, and being outside.
Tillie Stiling
Isabella is a Director of Admissions at Orbis Education, a company that has a strategic goal of ending the nursing shortage in the United States. In Austin, she leads a team of admissions advisors in recruiting and supporting future nursing students for the Concordia University – Texas partnership. She is a graduate of Boston University and a Teach For America alumna. Her favorite YWA events are YWA Speaks (loved Ted Talks!), Party of 8 (especially the brunch!), and every opportunity to volunteer with Del Valle High School. When not working or “YWAing”, Isabella loves to brunch, workout, go to Black Swan Yoga, read, and spend time with her two year old Boston Terrier, Bean.
Isabella Pietroboni
Morgan works at Google where she manages programs within People Operations, focusing on process improvements, efficiency, and cost savings initiatives.
She enjoys problem solving, standardizing, and eliminating waste. In her community, she loves to create opportunities for and mentor others to gain leadership experience and feel confident to go for roles and things they may not have gone for previously.
Morgan Robins
Alice works in customer success in the GovTech space as a Business Analyst at Grant Street Group. A native Austinite, Alice loves how YWA builds up the local community through volunteer opportunities, increased representation, and female professional empowerment. In her free time, she also enjoys hiking with her dog, throwing pottery, and planning family trips.
Alice Meng En Hui
Hanna is the CEO of Momentum Careers. Her mission is to help women build purpose-driven careers they love. Her favorite YWA event is TedTalks where community members’ share 5-7 minute talks on their passions and interests. Outside of work and YWA, Hanna loves to read, travel, stay active and spend time with friends and family.
Hanna Lupico
Amanda has over a decade of experience in aerospace procurement and supply chain. She is currently building a consulting business focused on supporting emerging aerospace companies build their procurement organizations and processes. Her favorite YWA events are Speaks, any chance to work with Del Valle or the Girls Empowerment Network, and Book Club. Outside of work and YWA she loves to cook, read, travel, and hike with her lab, Moose. Amanda and her fiancé, Cole, are currently enjoying planning their Fall 2024 wedding!