Meet the Team
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.
Liz German
CEO/President
Vicki Hightower
Vice President,
Adult Services & Grants
Alina Evans
Vice President,
Operations & Compliance
Jackie Hinrichsen
Vice President, Finance
Diana Bender
Director, Young Wonders
Alicia Whitworth
Director, Development and Public Relations
Dr. Hannah Mesouani
Director, Mission and Equity Consulting
Candice Byrd
Director, Strive
Kara Powell
Director, Labyrinth
Jennifer Golliday
Director, Stepping Stones
Tori Weinberg
Director, Marketing
Board of Directors
The YWCA McLean County 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.
Please send all board correspondence to
YWCA McLean County,
Attn: Board of Directors
1201 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Beverly Beyer, Chair
Karla Chandler-Huffman, Chair-Elect
Dawn Carlson, Treasurer
Claire Lamonica, Secretary
Sarah Crowder
Nayoka Griffis
Linda Kimber
Sara Larsen
Rebecca Mentzer
Cristina Prestin-Beard
Krupal Swami
Camille Taylor
Beth Whisman
Megan Wood
Sue Young