For those that do not know you, can you please provide a brief background? I grew up in Sumter, South Carolina, attended Furman University then received my Master of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. Growing up, I originally desired to be an OB/GYN nurse following in the steps of my grandmother and then later …
Throughout the summer, we will be featuring some of the new members of the Board for 2023-2024 to introduce you to the new faces and names. For the month of July, meet Karen Barton, our Community Impact Vice Chair. Can you provide a brief background on yourself for those who do not know you? Originally from …
Throughout the summer, we will feature interviews with some of the new members of the 2023-2024 Board of Directors. Meet Katie Susong, our Incoming Board Chair. For those that do not know you, can you provide a brief background on yourself? I have been a member of the Women’s Impact Fund since 2014 and have been …
Karen Gunther has been a member of WIF since 2019 after moving to Charlotte and looking for ways to contribute to her newly adopted community. Since joining she has served on the grants team for three years – Human Services and Arts & Culture; as well as Community Impact. For Karen, WIF provides an opportunity …
Joan Lorden has been a member of the Women’s Impact Fund since 2008. During her tenure, she worked on programming for member education and contributed to strategic planning. She joined our Board of Advisors and continues to participate in WIF’s programs to enable WIF to continue to exceed the serious goals and objectives established. She …
Pamela Harris-Young joined the Women’s Impact Fund in 2011 after being introduced to the fund by an outstanding Charlotte civic leader, Sonja Nichols. Since joining, she has held various leadership positions, including serving on the board of directors as an At Large Member (2013-2015) and the Membership and Member Education Chair where Pamela learned what …
Angie Bush has been a member of WIF since October 2019 serving on the Lunch & Learn and Finance committees. As a Charlotte resident for 19 years, she enjoys discovering new places through the WIF events, such as the Innovation Barn and most recently the SOCO Gallery. The opportunities within WIF enable her to broaden …
Joy Marshall has been a member of Women’s Impact Fund since 2014. Her prior involvement includes work on the Grants committee, the Strategic Planning committee, and the Membership Committee. Currently, she is chair of the Member Education Committee which enables her the opportunity to pursue her passion for lifetime learning and making a difference. For …
Katherine has been a member of WIF since 2015. Her past involvement includes chairing the Member Education Committee in 2017-2018 and she is especially proud of the program “Women, Race & the Space Between Us” which influenced WIF’s critical DEI work that is ongoing. One of the things she loves about WIF is the flexibility to step …