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Wings For Success Board Members
An all-volunteer Board of Directors combines a breadth of experience and depth of
compassion that set the tone and direction for the Wings organization. These women
reflect the commitment that has enabled Wings to succeed with just one paid employee.
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Throughout her life, Mary Pat has been an active advocate for women, first as a mentor for professional women and now in her community service. Mary Pat joined Wings in 2007 and immediately enjoyed how she could directly impact women who are working to make a better life for themselves and their families. With this immediate connection, Mary Pat quickly expanded her contributions to leverage her professional expertise. Tapping into her corporate leadership experience, Mary Pat is helping Wings further develop its vision and strategy for the future. As President, Mary Pat will also guide Wings in implementing the structured operating techniques necessary for a growing organization. A unique blend of compassion and drive, Mary Pat helps Wings impact clients today while lighting the way for what more can be done. Employment
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Connie’s leadership style is one that many at Wings connect with and appreciate. When she joined Wings in 2001, Connie was taken by the amazing transformation of clients at a Wings makeover workshop. She knew right away that she wanted to make a contribution to Wings. Since then, Connie has maintained an unwavering commitment to the Wings vision. She has inspired those she leads to always focus on the needs of Wings’ clients and rise above any challenges facing the organization. As a Board member for more than five years, Connie served a year as Vice President and five years as President (all while continuing to dress clients weekly). Connie has shepherded the Wings volunteers through the growing pains of moving from a grassroots organization to one with a sustained and vital service in the community. And she has helped develop Wings by using her keen people insights by recognizing individual interests and matching them to the organization’s needs. EmploymentOwner, C. Rose Coaching – Career and Leadership Affiliations (current)
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Kelly came to Wings two years ago with a passion for fashion on a budget. Starting as a volunteer trained in dressing clients, the fun she and her clients shared in building new outfits quickly blossomed into a deep sense of gratitude and fulfillment. Kelly saw how her help and words of encouragement sent a client away with not only new clothing but also a new outlook on herself. As Board Secretary, Kelly contributes her experience with operational procedures and effectiveness. She also applies the writing training from her undergraduate degree to the Newsletter Committee. And, of course, Kelly continues to work at the heart of Wings by dressing clients. EmploymentSr. Business Analyst in Technology Production Assurance Affiliations
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Jackie’s passion for supporting the underserved focuses on a “hand up versus a hand out.” Prior to joining Wings, Jackie served as Board President and Board Member with Delaware Futures, a non-profit that prepares economically disadvantaged high school students for college, and she was a Board Member for Sankofa Academy Charter School, a public charter school. Jackie also offers her resources and assistance to people in Africa, including periodic visits. Jackie first experienced Wings in 2007 when she donated her professional coaching skills for a Board development project. As often happens when service-minded people meet other committed Wings volunteers, a unity of purpose emerged. As a Board Advisor and now Board Member, Jackie’s deep human resources expertise, non-profit leadership experience, and solutions-oriented approach have brought important perspectives to the leadership team and the strategic planning work underway.
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Empowering the local community has always been a priority for Stephanie, so her involvement with Wings for Success is a perfect blend of her interests and background in helping to manage an organization’s infrastructure. Stephanie first learned of the organization in 2009 when the local philanthropic group she founded, Caritas, hosted a benefit for Wings for Success. After touring Wings and meeting the dynamic, compassionate staff and volunteers, Stephanie began volunteering and immediately found ways to contribute. As a new Board member, Stephanie hopes to help Wings continue to strengthen its organizational structure to better serve an increasing number of clients.
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Kathleen is very interested in helping women in the community (of all ages), advance their job or career interests and pursue their dreams to live an accomplished and fulfilled life. She is currently working at the Vanguard Group, Inc., a financial services company located in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, where she serves as a Principal in the Retail business Kathleen has worked in a corporate setting in various business roles spanning Finance, Client Services, Quality, Risk and Operational Management. She brings a wealth of business and leadership experience. She is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
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Kenya’s passion to mentor women is what attracted her to Wings for Success. As a single parent, Kenya can identify with women who are striving to better their circumstances so that they can provide for their families. She currently mentors women who are in transition and need assistance with resume writing and interviewing skills. Prior to joining Wings, Kenya led clothing drives for Hurricane Katrina victims and residents within the community. Employment
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Drawn by the ability to directly impact the lives of women in her local area, Vivian has served almost 10 years as a Wings volunteer. Through her weekly dressing appointments, Vivian has helped countless clients leave Wings with a sense of confidence and style as they embark on interviews and new jobs. Wings clients have also benefitted from Vivian’s unique mix of networking and shopping skills, which she uses to secure precious donations of new clothing from local retailers. Vivian is in her second year on the Wings Board, where she brings insights and expertise from her executive leadership experience. Vivian served for a year as Board Vice President, participated on the Program Committee, currently leads consignment fundraising, and is contributing her strategic planning experience to the work in progress to map out what’s next for Wings. Employment
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Carol has been with the organization since its inception in 1997, attracted to it as a way to give all women a chance at a better life. Over the years, Carol has participated in almost all areas of the organization at one time or another. She initiated the “Wing Tips” newsletter, as well as the organization’s database and financial record keeping. But working directly with clients is what keeps her ready and willing to do whatever needs to be done to keep the organization moving forward. Along with being a walking history of Wings For Success, Carol currently writes grants and keeps an eye on office operations. She is most happy spending time with her 4 delightful grandchildren, but displays a constant and deep commitment to Wings with the many hours she spends supporting the efforts of everyone at Wings. EmploymentAdministrative Coordinator & Personal Assistant, Jil Dever Fashion Design(retired) Affiliations
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As a single mom seeing her son leave the nest in 2006, Mary Pat wanted devote some of her newly available time to help other single moms. With 78% of Wings’ clients being single moms, Throughout her time with Wings, Mary Pat has been dressing clients, where she enjoys watching the transformations that take place – from when she greets a client, as the client’s enthusiasm and self-confidence grows throughout the appointment, and then she leaves with new hope in her eyes. In addition, Mary Pat has helped with many clothing drives, and she expanded her role to join the Board in 2007. Employment
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Robyn recently joined the Wings for Successes’ Board because she appreciates its vision to provide women with the best beginning possible when entering the workforce. Robyn is the Regional Vulnerable Populations Coordinator at the Chester County Department of Emergency Services, which aims to find and better serve vulnerable populations in emergencies. As part of this position, Robyn provides training and outreach to various organizations throughout the Southeastern Pennsylvania region. Starting out in the maternal and child health field, Robyn educated pregnant women about HIV prevention, both in Philadelphia, and in rural India. Employment
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