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Women United Leadership
Women United is powered by passionate, dedicated women who are making a real difference. They come from diverse backgrounds but share the same goal. They want to build stronger communities for everyone and make sure every community can thrive. Meet the incredible leaders driving this change and see how they’re shaping a brighter future.
Julie Bearup
Member Women United Global Leadership Council
Danisha Bhaloo-Shivji
Member Women United Global Leadership Council Fund Development Manager Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton
Linda J. Demmler
Member Women United Global Leadership Council Chief Operating Officer IBM Severna Park, MD
Amber Gracanin
Member
Jan Brown Helgeson
Member Women United Global Leadership Council Managing Director Deloitte
Jenny Holsman Tetreault
Vice Chair Women United Global Leadership Council Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Litigation & Compliance TPI Composites, Inc. Phoenix, AZ
Tessie Johnson
Member Women United Global Leadership Council Insurance Audit Partner PWC Des Moines, IA
Rebecca Lynch
Member Women United Global Leadership Council Chief Operating Officer, Diagnostics Development and Commercialization Eli Lilly and Company Indianapolis, IN
Patrice Maloney-Knauff
Member Women United Global Leadership Council
Sandra Mazo
Member Women United Global Leadership Council Economic Development Specialist City of Pawtucket
Cathy McRae
Chair Women United Global Leadership Council Retired Vice President Shell Energy Resource Company
Jane Short
Member
Deborah Thompson
Member Women United Global Leadership Council Executive Leadership and Performance Coach Connect Leadership Coaching
Stacy P. Williams
Member Women United Global Leadership Council Director and Senior Investment Consultant Hodge Williams Group at Baird
New Leaders, Greater Impact
These newest members of the Women United Global Leadership Council are community leaders from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are dedicated to advancing the work of United Way and Women United. Together we’re tackling big challenges like gender equity and expanding access to childcare and education.