YWCA USA Welcomes Four New Board Members

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WASHINGTON, DC - YWCA USA is pleased to welcome the appointment of four new members to its national Board of Directors and the re-election of six current members.

Newly elected members are:  Adrienne W. Cochrane, J.D. - President & CEO, YWCA Hartford Region; Danita V. Knight - CEO, YWCA Greater Atlanta; Erika McConduit, Esq. - Owner & CEO, Emmconduit Consulting LLC and Karen M. R. Townsend, Ph.D. - President and CEO, KTownsend Consulting.

Re-elected members are: Cristina Ayala, Vice Chair - Principal & Managing Director, CA Consulting, Strategies, Management; Deon Riley, DBA - Former Chief Human Resources Officer, Bath & Body Works; Joanne Tabellija-Murphy - National Director of Constituent Relations and Corporate Affairs, Walmart; Kara Perkins, EdD - Associate VP, Budget & Administration, California State University at Long Beach; Mallory Donaldson - Executive Director of Operations, Archie and Bonita Griffin Foundation Fund; Ramya Rauf - CFO/VP, Finance & Administration, Northwest Area Foundation

The YWCA USA Board of Directors consists of 21 members who provide visionary, mission-based leadership and financial oversight for YWCA USA, in addition to serving as constant advocates for the YWCA movement. Their strategic governance promotes and supports the critical programs which serve approximately one million women and families through the YWCA network of more than 190 local YWCA associations in 46 states and the District of Columbia.

“Our network is at its best when it reflects the strength, diversity, and innovation of the communities we serve,” said YWCA USA Board Chair, Ashlee Davis. “These new board members will play an important role in guiding YWCA USA and supporting the impact of our Local Associations across the country.”

YWCA USA’s Board of Directors plays a critical role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction and strengthening the impact of its nationwide network of Local Associations serving more than one million women, girls, and families annually.

“Strong governance is essential to advancing our mission and sustaining our impact nationwide,” said YWCA USA CEO, Margaret Mitchell. “We are excited to welcome these new members and grateful for the continued leadership of those re-elected. Together, this group brings the experience and perspective needed to help our network meet this moment and continue building more equitable communities.”

The full list of YWCA USA Board of Directors is below.

YWCA USA Board Officers:

  • Ashlee J. Davis, JD – YWCA USA Board Chair

  • Cristina Ayala - Vice-Chair - Principal & Managing Director, CA Consulting, Strategies, Management

  • Angela Accurso – Secretary - Director of Workforce Programs, MxD

  • Nan E. Joesten, Esq. - Treasurer/Finance Chair - President and Founder, Rapid Evolution LLC

YWCA USA Board Members:

  • Brea Baker - Author & Activist

  • Lori Carmona - CEO, YWCA Greater Los Angeles

  • Adrienne W. Cochrane, J.D. - President & CEO, YWCA Hartford Region

  • Cynthia Connolly - Director of Programming, The City Club of Cleveland

  • Mallory E. Donaldson - Executive Director of Operations, Archie and Bonita Griffin Foundation Fund

  • Imani D. Edwards - Director of Public Affairs, Taft Stettinus & Hollister LLP

  • Debbie Esparza – Retired CEO, YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix

  • Anjuli Kelotra - Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer; Assistant General Counsel, The Coca-Cola Company

  • Danita V. Knight - CEO, YWCA Greater Atlanta

  • Lisa Lee - Co-Owner and Managing Partner, Agnes and Sherman, LLC

  • Erika McConduit, Esq. - Owner & CEO, Emmconduit Consulting LLC

  • Kara Perkins, EdD - Associate VP, Budget & Administration, California State University at Long Beach

  • Tonya Quarles - Vice President of Central Gulf Coast Valley, Dell

  • Deon Riley, DBA - Former Chief Human Resources Officer, Bath & Body Works

  • Ramya Rauf - CFO/VP, Finance & Administration, Northwest Area Foundation

  • Joanne Tabellija-Murphy - National Director of Constituent Relations and Corporate Affairs, Walmart

  • Karen M. R. Townsend, Ph.D. - President and CEO, KTownsend Consulting

About YWCA USA

YWCA USA is a powerful network of over 190 community-based, grassroots organizations with the collective mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Through membership in World YWCA, we are also a proud part of a global women’s rights movement with the goal of engaging 100 million young women and girls to transform power structures to create justice, gender equality, and a world without violence and war by the year 2035.

YWCAsare on the ground in towns, cities, and counties across the United States, providing the services that women need most, from safety for domestic and sexual violence survivors to affordable housing and childcare. Using our collective action at the local level, YWCA USA lifts women’s voices to impact social and policy change at the state and national levels. We believe that this unique combination of services, advocacy, and social change will lead to a world where ALL women, girls, and gender-diverse people, especially those of color, are free from racism and sexism, experience justice and equity, and are empowered to thrive. As a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization, YWCA USA is prohibited from endorsing or opposing candidates for elected office.

For more information, visit ywca.org.

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