Our Leadership

Guidance & Changemakers

As a sister association of one of the country's oldest and largest women's organizations,YW3CA has worked collaboratively for over a century to address pressing social issues, voting and civil rights, affordable housing, quality child care access, gender-based violence, and health care reform.

YW3CA’s whole-person approach improves upward mobility through equitable practice, trauma-responsive care, education, evidence-based curricula, prevention, social services, workforce development, training, and inclusive advocacy that supports and empowers communities to effect positive change.

Stacey Woodland, CEO

" YWCA Tri-County Area will continue to strengthen and reinforce the strong yet flexible foundation as we work to meet the challenges of our community. Your ongoing support is more important than ever as we continue moving forward toward eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. "

Chief Officer Team

Name Position
Stacey WoodlandChief Executive Officer (CEO)
Diane HallmanChief Finance Officer (CFO)
Kelly GrosserChief Mission Impact Officer (CMIO)
Elise ChessonChief Advancement Officer (CAO)

Board of Directors

Name Affiliation Appointed
Tara Smith, PresidentRetired2015
Pauline McGibbon, Vice PresidentRetired2015
Karen McDougal, TreasurerUniversity of Delaware2022
Melisa Hofer, SecretaryAutomated Financial Systems, Inc.2022
Dr. LaTanya WhitePottstown School District2013
Landa WashingtonPhiladelphia Council of Clergy2016
Marta Stanley PecharoFamily Services of Montgomery County2018
Linda FieldsPower Up Foundation LLC2019
Tumeka HenryConstellation2020
Alneasa JordanAlneasa Jordan Consulting Services2021
Candice Fields-JohnsonCarhartt2022
Margaret ‘Margie’ OttoNavigate Corporation2022
Meredith JacksStyer Real Estate2022
Roshanna CampbellEvolution Financial Group2023

Tara Smith, Board President

Tara Smith, who has served on the board since 2015, will serve as President of the Board of Directors in 2023-24. Tara frequently volunteers and donates to the YW and we are excited to welcome her as our Board President.

Interested in serving on
our Board of Directors?

Management Team

Name Position
Kathleen SeelySenior Director of Early Education
Lori DeVoreSenior Director of Adult Education & Training
Brian CooperDirector of IT & Operations
Irma GrahamDirector of Early Education Staffing & Compliance
Kelly EarnshawDirector of Youth Empowerment Programs
Kristie PiacineDirector of Trauma & Prevention Services
Sara AndersonDirector of Culinary Services
Vicente PrietoDirector of Housing and Supportive Services
Kim RyanDirector - Foster Grandparent Program
Sharon SoperDirector of Business Development
Jean KowalskiSenior Manager of Institutional Giving
Ashley AbbeySenior Manager of Marketing & Communications
Archeline PierrilusManager of Mission Engagement
Ashley FaisonManager of Mission Initiatives
Charles OutenManager of IT
Diana GonzalezManager of Equity Initiatives
Molly VernonEviction Intervention Program Manager
Stephanie PenningtonManager of Operations
Rental - King Street Collage

Interested in joining our team?

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