Women’s Employment Network Announces New Slate of Officers for Board of Directors
Kansas City, Mo. May 18, 2010
The Women’s Employment Network is pleased to announce its new slate of officers of the Board of Directors. Current Board Chair, Kate Ferrel Banks led the April Board Meeting where the following were elected to lead the Board for the 2010/2011 fiscal year:
Cheryl Smith, Chair
Cheryl is Founder & President of Kansas City Home Care, Inc.
Alice Ellison, Vice-Chair
Alice is VP of Community Relations for Blue Cross & Blue Shield
M. Suzanne Hall, Secretary
Suzy is a Trust Officer with Country Club Trust Company
Nan Vail, Treaurer
Nan is a Community Volunteer
Kate Ferrell Banks, an active Community Volunteer, will continue her service on the WEN Board of Directors. “The Women’s Employment Network is fortunate to have an outstanding board of directors who are committed to helping women in the Kansas City community achieve economic independence through sustained employment. On behalf of WEN staff and clients, I thank each of them for their dedicated service,” said WEN President Sherry Turner. In 2011, WEN will celebrate its 25th year.
About WEN:
WEN is a Kansas City based 501(c)3 that was founded in 1986 by legendary local leaders Beth K. Smith and the late Marjorie Powell Allen. Inspired by a successful women-focused employment program in San Antonio that emphasized self-esteem, they created WEN, the only organization of its kind in the area. Thousands of area women have benefited from WEN’s support services, community referrals and other training. WEN is an affiliate of OneKC for Women.
About OneKC for Women:
OneKC for Women is a regional alliance formed in 2009 through the cooperation of Women’s Employment Network, Women’s Business Center and Women’s Capital Connection. The OneKC for Women alliance seeks to provide resources, opportunities, and connections for Kansas City metro women and empower them toward financial independence. By offering programs training, mentoring and support, OneKC for Women gives women the tools they need to improve their employment status, becomes a business owner, or grow the business they’ve already started.
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