Women in Leadership Foundation

By: Crystal Sinclair A year ago, if someone had told me that one of my most trusted colleagues wouldn't actually be a person, I probably would have laughed. Yet here I am, starting almost every workday with my calendar open on one screen, my inbox on another, and ChatGPT quietly waiting in the background. Before my first coffee is even finished, I've usually asked it to help me ...

Vera Doroshenko Vera Doroshenko is passionate about building systems that let people and teams focus on what matters most. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit operations, program coordination, and community building, she brings a deep commitment to creating infrastructure that drives meaningful impact. Her background spans community engagement, CRM systems, automation,...

Penny Izlakar We often focus on the next role or milestone, but rarely pause to ask: What do I really want my career to look and feel like? A clear career vision is not about predicting the future, but about defining your direction so that your decisions are intentional. With clear goals, you can efficiently evaluate opportunities and create a meaningful development plan. Here a...

Looking to gain leadership experience and make a meaningful impact? Through the Emerging Leaders Placement Project, I discovered confidence, creativity, and skills I never knew I had. From creating marketing content to supporting a national nonprofit, this experience showed me that leadership isn't about a title—it's about contributing, collaborating, and believing in your abili...

Han Diep - Project Assistant and Marketing Specialist Han Diep loves bringing ideas to life and creating opportunities for people to connect, collaborate, and grow. Whether she's planning an event, developing a marketing campaign, designing visual content, or coordinating a new project, she enjoys finding creative solutions that make a meaningful impact. Her experience spans the...