Leadership Staff

Amy Bennett
Executive Director
Amy Bennett has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Masters of Nonprofit Organizations. Prior to joining the YWCA, Amy was the Executive Director of Heartland CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).
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Jana Hudiburgh
Childcare Director
Jana Hudiburgh attended Central Community College graduating with Associates in Early Childhood Education. She has worked in childcare for the last 7 years as both a preschool teacher and an Assistant Director.
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Danielle Helzer
Mission Impact Director
Danielle Helzer has a Bachelor’s Degree in Language Arts Education, a Master’s Degree in English, & a Master’s Degree in Social Justice & Theology. She spent 10 years teaching at the secondary & post-secondary levels before moving to non-profit work.
emailExecutive Board:
Marcie Kemnitz, Chair/President
Carrie Kolar, VP/Chair Elect
Shannon Peard, Treasurer
Shari Kearney, Secretary
Board:
Amber Alvidrez
Gerri Brown
Meg Jorgensen
Chris Shenk
Linda Stanislav
Erin Urbom