Leadership Opportunities
Woman Within Western USA is looking for passionate women to volunteer and join our organization for two-year leadership positions or support one of Woman Within Western USA’s many initiatives. Please find more information about opportunities contact us.
Meet our Leaders
The Board of Directors at Woman Within Western USA collaboratively and strategically guide and lead the successful journey of our Woman Within Weekend, Circles, and other programs. Together they set and hold the vision, mission, and values of the organization and direct the operational delivery plan and policy. If you have comments or questions, please feel free to email them. Your input is appreciated.
Carol Riggs, Secretary
Cathy Peltier, President
Leyna Bookin, Treasurer
Cindy Christensen, Director at Large
Judy Rudin, Director at Large
(As photographed from left to right)
Susan Stokes Lambell
Staff Coordinator
The Staff Coordinator connects with women around the world who apply to staff a Woman Within Weekend in Western USA. She is responsible for staff registration, communication for staff members, and all associated paperwork.
Ara Thorpes
Community Liaison
This new position is responsible for creating and sustaining relationships with other similar organizations such as The Mankind Project, to help grow our community.
Ann DiLoreto
Website Specialist
The Website Specialist is responsible for the communicating our vision, mission, and activities to our region through our website.
Jamie Bessler
Circle Training Administrator
In her role as Circle Training Administrator, Jamie will help with overall logistics, budgeting and scholarship requests for women attending a Circle Training Workshop.
Linda Montgomery
Merchandise Coordinator
The Merchandise Coordinator serves as the focal point for buying, inventorying and selling of merchandise, primarily at the training weekends.
Megan Ireson
Site Coordinator
The Site Coordinator is responsible for scouting new sites for our Weekends, negotiating and coordinating contract changes with the existing camps and helping our Team Leaders, Registrar, Staff Coordinator, and VP plan the use of our Weekend site facilities.
Open Position
Social Media Specialist
The Social Media Specialist is responsible for publishing our events and activities using our social media accounts. She ensures our events are sharable with accurate, current, and branded information.
Open Position
Registrar
The Registrar is the main contact for participants and is responsible for all aspects of Weekend registration, from payment and records to questions before and after each Weekend.
Open Position
Open Circle Program Manager
Email Open Circle Program Manager
In the role of Open Circle Program Manager, she serves to ensure that Western USA Open Circles offer consistent and safe spaces for women to experience support, connection and community.
Open Position
Bookkeeper
The Bookkeeper maintains records of financial transactions. It is her responsibility to keep the financial records up-to-date and accurate. She reports financial information when requested and ensures compliance of legal bookkeeping requirements.