Board and Leadership

WFC Board

WFC Board of Directors and Leadership Team

“You really can change the world if you care enough.” – Marion Wright Edleman

In Memory of Cathy Prahler (1916-2007) and Damaris Molina-Torres (1961-2008). 
Two women who changed the world.

WFC Board of Directors and Leadership Team

“You really can change the world if you care enough.” – Marion Wright Edleman

In Memory of Cathy Prahler (1916-2007) and Damaris Molina-Torres (1961-2008). 
Two women who changed the world.

WFC Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2024

Jennifer Kolakoski
President
S. Kimberly Somaroo
Vice President
Nancy Charest
Treasurer
Emily Kulback
Secretary

DIRECTORS AT LARGE

  • Kelly Davis, Esq.
  • Nancy Charest
  • Eric Fjeldal
  • Kristin Losi, Esq.
  • Haley Nemeth
  • Mark Proffitt

The Women and Families Center is currently recruiting for candidates to serve on its Board of Directors. Please see the requirements below.

WFC Leadership Team

  • Wayne Valaitis, CEO
  • Carissa Conway, Director – Project REACH
  • Anne Malisk, Director – Sexual Assault Services
  • Rebecca Fernandez, Director – Before and After School Program
  • Astrid Ojeda, Manager – Human Resources
  • John Johnson – Director – Open DOHR

To join the WFC team, please see open positions here.

Board of Directors Requirements

 An enduring desire to make a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Governance, decision-making and policy-making
  • Attendance at regular board meetings
  • Participation on at least one committee
  • Participation in fund-raising activities

To apply please contact Wayne Valaitis at [email protected]

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