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 Woodland | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) |
| Diane Hallman | Chief Finance Officer (CFO) |
| Kelly Grosser | Chief Mission Impact Officer (CMIO) |
| Elise Chesson | Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) |
Board of Directors
| Name | Affiliation | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Tara Smith, President | Retired | 2015 |
| Pauline McGibbon, Vice President | Retired | 2015 |
| Karen McDougal, Treasurer | University of Delaware | 2022 |
| Melisa Hofer, Secretary | Automated Financial Systems, Inc. | 2022 |
| Dr. LaTanya White | Pottstown School District | 2013 |
| Landa Washington | Philadelphia Council of Clergy | 2016 |
| Marta Stanley Pecharo | Family Services of Montgomery County | 2018 |
| Linda Fields | Power Up Foundation LLC | 2019 |
| Tumeka Henry | Constellation | 2020 |
| Alneasa Jordan | Alneasa Jordan Consulting Services | 2021 |
| Candice Fields-Johnson | Carhartt | 2022 |
| Margaret ‘Margie’ Otto | Navigate Corporation | 2022 |
| Meredith Jacks | Styer Real Estate | 2022 |
| Roshanna Campbell | Evolution Financial Group | 2023 |
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 Seely | Senior Director of Early Education |
| Lori DeVore | Senior Director of Adult Education & Training |
| Brian Cooper | Director of IT & Operations |
| Irma Graham | Director of Early Education Staffing & Compliance |
| Kelly Earnshaw | Director of Youth Empowerment Programs |
| Kristie Piacine | Director of Trauma & Prevention Services |
| Sara Anderson | Director of Culinary Services |
| Vicente Prieto | Director of Emergency Rent & Utilities Coalition |
| Kim Ryan | Director - Foster Grandparent Program |
| Sharon Soper | Director of Business Development |
| Jean Kowalski | Senior Manager of Institutional Giving |
| Ashley Abbey | Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications |
| Archeline Pierrilus | Manager of Mission Engagement |
| Ashley Faison | Manager of Mission Initiatives |
| Charles Outen | Manager of IT |
| Diana Gonzalez | Manager of Equity Initiatives |
| Molly Vernon | Manager of ERUC |
| Stephanie Pennington | Manager of Operations |
Interested in joining our team?
