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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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Community service has been an important part of Bonnie’s life since an early age, so getting involved has never been just an idle hobby. When she joined Wings in 2005, however, Bonnie found the experience to be more than just giving back. She found an amazingly spiritual peacefulness that came from helping women facing times tougher than most women will ever experience. Like many at Wings, Bonnie also found an organization unencumbered by complexity and contention – a group of women aligned for a single purpose. So Bonnie’s contributions quickly expanded beyond client dressing, which she continues to do weekly, to applying her experience in event planning, fund raising, and people management as Board Treasurer, Committee Chair and project leader for special events. EmploymentDental Hygienist and Personnel Manager (retired) Affiliations (current)
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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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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. EmploymentAssistant Vice President-Merchant Services, TD Banknorth 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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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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