ABOUT US
Women in Development of Central Massachusetts (WID) is a membership organization dedicated to the education and support of advancement professionals through an offering of various programs and services as well as opportunities for volunteer involvement. Members help one another develop and improve their professional skills, share information about employment opportunities, and foster a climate that promotes professional achievement. Since its founding in 1980 by a small group of development professionals, WID has grown into a vital and highly respected organization throughout Massachusetts and New England. Our members have varied backgrounds, expertise, and levels and lengths of experience that enrich WID’s culture
OUR MISSION + VISION
WID’s mission is to promote and support the advancement of women in the development profession.
Our vision is to be the leading organization in providing women with the skills and support they need to enter and excel to the highest levels of the development profession. We will achieve this by providing the most accessible educational and collaborative programs, by growing our membership at all levels of the organization, and by inspiring members to engage in philanthropy as professionals, volunteers, and donors.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
This dedicated group of women give their time and talent to bring you the best possible experience with Women in Development of Central MA.
Interested in joining the Board of Directors?
Applications are accepted year-round and annual voting occurs in June for new Board additions.
LARRISSA SWENSON
President
Associate Director of Development and Communications at Abby's House
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KARLENE CUDAK
Vice President
Development and Communications Manager at CASA Project Worcester County
MEGHAN MONTANER
Secretary
Executive Director at Mechanics Hall
JENNIFER ZAJAC
Treasurer
Post Award Grant Officer at
Worcester State University
ALYSSA MANCINELLI
Chair, Programs
Development & Marketing Specialist at YWCA Central Massachusetts
CATRIN WEIMBS
Chair, Membership
Senior Grant Officer at Ascentria
Care Alliance
LILI BARKOW
Chair, Communications
Development Associate at CASA Project Worcester County
ERIN MOONEY PHIPPS
Immediate Past President
Corporate Development and Special Events Manager at UMass Memorial Health
STACIE ALLEN
Board Member
Major Gifts Officer at St. Mark's School
KAITLIN BADJO
Board Member
Assistant Director, Gift Management at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
BRIDGET BURKE
Board Member
Director of Advancement at
Bancroft School
KIM DRISCOLL
Board Member
Events and Development Coordinator at Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester
JILLIAN DECKER
ST. PIERRE
Board Member
Director of Development at
Ascentria Care Alliance
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TARA HANCOCK
Board Member
CAROL JACOBSON
Board Member
Philanthropy Manager at Aspire Living & Learning
STEPHANIE KATZ
Board Member
Director of Major Gifts at St. Mark's School
THERESA LEE
Board Member
Chief Development Officer at New England Botanic Garden
CATE MCLAUGHLIN
Board Member
JEYSA NORTEY
Board Member
Executive Director at Leicester
Housing Authority