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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Kristine VanHoosen
Director of Early Care and Education
Kristine comes to us with over 15 yrs of experience in the early childhood field & brings a strong commitment to quality care. She has experience in running her own in-home daycare to being a teacher & administrator at St. Paul's Cornerstone ELC.
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MaKenna Smallcomb
OLC Childcare Director
MaKenna Smallcomb has been working in early childhood for about 6 years now. She is currently pursuing her Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She has a strong passion for working with children.
EmailAdministrative & Program Staff

Marissa Cornelius
Empowerment Programs Coordinator

Darcy Harders
Executive Assistant

Joseline Reyna
Community Organizer

Randi Scoggins
Empowerment Coach

Cassandra Wardyn
Marketing & Development Coordinator
Childcare Staff

Shelia Pommier
Asst. Teacher Caterpillar

Peyton Scellin
Asst. Teacher Firefly

Kailey Schleicher
Lead Teacher Caterpillar

Shannon Hardenberger
Lead Teacher Dragon Fly

Jessica Quintana
Asst. Teacher Dragon Fly

Katy Robbins
Lead Teacher Bumblebee

Lucero Lozano
Lead Teacher Grasshoppers

Ryanne Niles
Asst. Teacher Catepillar

Areli Villabla
OLC Teacher

Dule Portillo-Martinez
Asst. Teacher Bumblebee

Hannah Dankert
OLC Teacher

Caitlyn Snell
OLC Teacher

Cristina Salinas
Asst. Teacher Grasshopper

Kaelee Rojewski
Floater

Kenna Cullter
Asst. Teacher Bumblebee

Katelyn Graham
Floater

Courtney Graham
Floater

Destiny Sombra
Floater

Anya Roberts
Floater

Ashley Ortiz
OLC Teacher

Araceli (Audi) Avarez
Asst. Teacher Firefly
Executive Board:
Kelli Mayhew, Chair/President
Megan Wichman, VP/Chair Elect
Yetzira Calvillo Bermudez, Treasurer
April Empfield, Secretary
Board:
Amber Alvidrez
Barb Beck
Tasha Birch
Sarah Griess
Christine Haba
Andrea Jones
Amanda Kreutzer
Michelle Simmons
Julie Wright