KWIB Directors

KWIB Board of Directors
Danica

Danica Dutt

PRESIDENT

Dawn

DAWN THALHEIMER

VICE PRESIDENT

Ali McMillan

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Christina

CHRISTINA SKINNER

MENTORSHIP DIRECTOR

Jackie

JACKIE FRASCH

SPEAKER DIRECTOR

Deidrean

DEIDREAN WILLIAMS

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Jenna

JENNA ALLEN

SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

Judy

JUDY NEISER

GOVERNANCE DIRECTOR

ANNINA Kovanen-Blackwell

SPONSOR DIRECTOR

Samantha

SAMANTHA WEDLUND

TREASURER

Leah

LEAH PENNER

EVENTS DIRECTOR

Christine

CHRISTINE KROPP

PAYMENTS AND REGISTRATION

Ayeana

AYEANA MILLS

MENTOR-AT-LARGE

Open Board Positions

Positions on the Board of Directors are for two-year terms. If you are interested in becoming part of this dynamic team, please submit an application through the link below.

Sponsorship Director: Solicit sponsors for season and events; coordinate door/silent auction/raffle prizes and vendor tables for each event; manage relationships with sponsor partners; attend all KWIB Board meetings and events.
Treasurer: Create yearly and event specific budgets; prepare monthly financial reports and reconcile expenses; manage collection of payments and facilitate bank deposits; attend all KWIB Board meetings and events.
Secretary/Governance: Develop and distribute agenda for each Board meeting; take minutes at Board meetings and share action items; spearhead annual AGM and ensure all legal requirements and filings are met; provide guidance on all governance matters; attend all KWIB Board meetings and events.
Membership Director: Respond to all membership inquiries and welcome new members; host registration table at all events; create Member Features and blogs; monitor Membership Offers and Perks; attend all KWIB Board meetings and events.
Marketing Director: Create monthly newsletters; manage and update KWIB website (WordPress); create content calendar; liaise with event photographers and provide a shot list; create event slide deck; attend all KWIB Board meetings and events.
Social Media Director: Post regularly on KWIB social media platforms (FB, IG, LinkedIn); manage private Facebook group moderator; create content calendar; take video/photos at KWIB events for social media and stories; attend all KWIB Board meetings and events.

Ambassador: KWIB Ambassadors are non-voting positions for women who would like to be part of our team and assist with events but do not have the capacity for a Board role. Ambassadors are not required to attend Board meetings or attend all events. They receive a complimentary membership, reduced prices to events, and recognition at events and on our website.

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