For Immediate Release

8/19/2016

Media Contact: Melissa Nigro – (630) 299-2280 –

YWCA Aurora expands its Board of Directors

The YWCA Aurora is proud to announce an expanded board of directors, including five continuing membersand six newly ratified members.

Board Members

-Amy Baudouin – Chair. Amy is the VP of Facilities & Office Operations at VNA Health Care. She has served on the YWCA Board of Directors since 2012, became Chair in June 2016, and is currently in her second term.

-Gretta Bieber – Vice Chair. Gretta is an Attorney at Alschuler, Simantz & Hem, LLC. She has served on the YWCA Board of Directors since 2012, became Vice Chair in 2015, and is currently in her second term.

-Sharon Maxwell – Treasurer. Sharon is the VP for Finance for Aurora University. She has served on the YWCA Board of Directors since 2014, and is currently in her first term.

-Linda Pilmer – Secretary. Linda owns Pilmer Real Estate. She has served on the YWCA Board of Directors since 2015, became Secretary in June 2016, and is currently in her first term.

-Shannon Brooks. Shannon is the Director of Operations for AGL Resources. She is serving her first term as Board Member.

-Judy Dawson. Judy is a Development Specialist for Invest Aurora. She is serving her first term as Board Member.

-Jackiey Gibson. Jackiey is the Assistant Principal for C.F. Simmons Middle School. She is serving her first term as Board Member.

-Chris Goerlich Weber. Chris works for Baker’s Marketing Group. She has served on the YWCA Board of Directors since 2012, and is currently in her second term.

-Barbara Hernandez. Barbara is the Assistant Chief of Staff for State Representative Linda Chapa La Via. She is serving her first term as Board Member.

-Alisia Lewis. Alisia is the Director of Human Resources for the City of Aurora. She is serving her first term as Board Member.

-Ingrid Roney. Ingrid is the Executive Director for the A+ Foundation, and works for the West Aurora School District. She is serving her first term as Board Member.

“This is an exciting and pivotal time at the YWCA Aurora. We are embarking on a journey to deliver programs that help women and children, and make a lasting impact in the Aurora community. I am confident that, with these amazing Aurora women on our team, we will successfully navigate whatever opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.” Amy Baudouin, Board Chair.

For more information, please contact Melissa Nigro, Executive Directorof theYWCA Aurora at 630-299-2280 or .

YWCAAurora provides women and girls with the leadership skills necessary to achieve greater personal power and economic success; and, provides a safe forum for discussing race relations.Our mission to eliminate racism, empowerwomen and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

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347 S. Gladstone Avenue

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P630-299-2280

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