OUR STAFF
The Fund for Women and Girls is powered by a collective of changemakers who believe in the power of community, collaboration, and courage. Our staff and board bring vision to action — advancing gender equity, amplifying voices, and building a foundation where every woman and girl can thrive.
Executive Director
Cheryl Brubaker
Director of Development & Engagement
Andrea Blue
Director of Advocacy and Policy
Blake Emmanuel
Director of Operations
Brandon Szerenyi
Communications Manager
Whitney Hallman
OUR BOARD
2026-2027
Our Board of Directors provides strategic guidance, trusted leadership, and steadfast commitment to advancing the mission of The Fund for Women and Girls. With diverse expertise and shared passion, they ensure that our vision for equity and empowerment remains at the forefront of every initiative and investment we make.
Board Chair
Sandra Donahue
Vice Chair
Marilyn Montross Sheils
Secretary
Bhuvana Sundaresan
Member at Large
Sonal Gandhi
Treasurer
Lacey Layberger
Member at Large
Christina Norland
Member at Large
Marisol Perez
Member at Large
Drew Pratt
Member at Large
Guillermina Rios
Member at Large
Danielle Ruttman
Member at Large
Elizabeth Curtis Swain
Member at Large
Michelle Wade
Honorary Chair
Barbara Jordan
Member at Large
Grace Bongiovanni