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

Melissa Breeden
Vice President,
Education and Curriculum

Vicki Hightower
Vice President,
Adult Services and Grants
Alina Sanders
Vice President,
Operations & Compliance

Diana Bender
Director, Young Wonders Youth Development

Alicia Whitworth
Director, Development and Public Relations

Niayr Maines
Director, Young Wonders Early Learning

Hannah Mesouani
Director, Mission and Equity Consulting
Jackie Hinrichsen
Director, Finance

Kara Kirk
Director, Labyrinth

Tori Weinberg
Director, Marketing

Kate Brunk
Director, Labyrinth Made Goods

Jennifer Golliday
Director, Stepping Stones
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
Linda Kimber, Chair
Beverly Beyer, Chair-Elect
Nea Brinson, Treasurer
Claire Lamonica, Secretary
Monica Bullington
Dawn Carlson
Karla Chandler-Huffman
Rebekka Darner
Mary Dellorto
Becky Mentzer
Camille Taylor
Beth Whisman
Daphine Willingham
Megan Wood