Our Team

Administrative Team

  • Diana Sierra, promoting health, YWCA Asheville

    Diana Sierra

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Rob Sacasa, promoting health, YWCA Asheville

    Rob Sacasa

    Chief Financial & Operations Officer

  • Catalina Slater, promoting health, YWCA Asheville

    Catalina Slater

    Chief Engagement and Communications Officer, Interim

Management Team

  • Shannon Cornelius

    Director of Health and Wellness
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  • Holly Olsen

    Director of Women’s Empowerment
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  • Alesia Summey

    Director of Early Childhood Education
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Leadership Team

  • Melinda Aponte

    Nutrition Specialist
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  • Rebecca Boyd

    Grants Manager
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  • Sydney Cole

    Development Manager
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  • Dave Hiriak

    IT
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  • Lisa McKnight

    Early Learning Coordinator
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  • Jessie Phillips

    Membership Coordinator
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  • Dr. Anita Rose

    Communications Specialist

  • Julia Sacco

    Executive Assistant to CEO, CPO

  • Mary Virella-Minton

    Early Learning Specialist

  • Lesley Webber

    Early Learning Specialist

Board Of Directors

Our Board of Directors is a diverse group of women leaders using their passion, insights, and connections in the community, to create real impact for Asheville & WNC.

2023 – 2024 Officers

Tiffany Armstrong
Amparo Penny
Co-Chairs

Elizabeth Becker
Treasurer

Kalla Hughley
Secretary

Ashley Cox
Sustainability Chair

Lauren White Gibson
Nominations Chair

Board Members

Aisha Adams

Emily Balcken

Nicole Cush

Tiffany Iheanacho

Jennifer Lyons Tracy

Jess Rothenhoefer

Lisa Sherman

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