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YWCA McLean County benefits from a diverse and unique group of leaders, specializing in various areas. From Program Directors to the Board of Directors, YWCA is lucky to have such skilled, talented and passionate individuals living the mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity every day.

Executive Leadership

Liz German
President & CEO
Alina Evans
Vice President, Operations & Compliance
Vicki Hightower
Vice President, Adult Services & Grants
Jackie Hinrichsen
Vice President, Finance
Alicia Whitworth
Vice President, Development & Public Relations
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Administrative Leadership

Candice Byrd
Director, Adult Career Development
Tanner Crawford
Director, Labyrinth Reentry Services
Jen Golliday
Director, Stepping Stones Sexual Violence Crisis Center
Zaria Higginbothan
Director, Young Wonders Early Learning
Diana Odom
Senior Director, Young Wonders Early Learning & Youth Development
Juliana Vidal
Director, Mission & Equity Consulting
Tori Weinberg
Director, Marketing

Board of Directors

The YWCA McLean County Association Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the operations of YWCA McLean County. Responsibilities include maintaining a commitment to the mission and vision of YWCA, establishing strategic direction, ensuring compliance with all applicable legal requirements, and maintaining the financial well-being of YWCA McLean County.

Karla Chandler-Huffman
Heartland Community College
Beverly Beyer
Illinois State University
Dawn Carlson
Crowe, LLP
Linda Kimber
Edward Jones
Katy Shalley
State Farm Insurance
Rachel Brandt
Livingston Barger
Pamela Cooper
Retired, Illinois State University
Becky Mentzer
Retired, Illinois State University
Beth Whisman
Children's Discovery Museum
Sarah Crowder
Parkside Junior High School
Krupal Swami
TeamSWAMI, LLC
Nayoka Griffis
Heartland Community College
Camille Taylor
Retired, Illinois State University
Sara Larsen
Commerce Bank
Terri Thede
Retired, National Kidney Donation Org.

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