Staff
Catherine MacDonald
National Training Director
Catherine believes that stories are the most powerful human invention …
Iris Perkins
Summer Program Director, Adolescence
Iris Perkins is dedicated to empowering girls and women through community activism …
Ja’Nay Jenkins
Operations and Technology Manager
Ja’Nay Jenkins is a community healing veteran who has spent …
Jennifer Wert
Colorado Outreach Manager and Educator
Throughout her career, Jennifer has worked in marketing, management, social …
Jordan Elizabeth
New York Training Manager
Jordan is an educator in the field of interpersonal violence …
Kim O’Malley
Colorado Program & Training Manager
Kim O’Malley is a Youth Development Specialist with 20 years …
Leisel Whitlock Petersen
California Regional Director
Leisel Whitlock Petersen is a non-profit development professional with more than 15 …
Lesley Stevens
California Program Manager
Lesley has been an Educator with Girls Leadership since 2017 …
Maria Temporal
California Outreach Manager
Maria was born and raised in Manila, Philippines, but considers …
Marissa Viray
Chief Partnership Officer
Marissa joins Girls Leadership with over 15 years of experience …
Nancy Sauder
National Program Director
Nancy’s years of experience in a variety of professions have …
Patricia Yee
Client Service and Outreach Associate
Patricia is a Bay Area native, born and raised in …
Susan Ruszala
New Jersey Outreach Manager
Susan Ruszala comes to Girls Leadership from the business world, …
Takai Tyler
Chief Operating Officer
Takai Tyler has demonstrated a strong commitment to youth leadership …
