Join the Board of Directors!

President

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” – Les Brown

My name is Serra. I joined the YWCA Board because I was really wanting to be more involved in my community with an organization whose values and mission speaks to me; the Y is just that. I work full time as a Loan Processor/ Card Specialist with MPECU. I am also a mom to a spunky 2 nd grader. Outside of work I like making memories with my loved ones and spending time in nature.

Treasurer

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” Dolly Parton

Bree works at National Bank of Commerce as a Commercial Banking Assistant, and studied accounting at Lake Superior College here in Duluth. She is a fearless advocate for LGBTQIA+ individuals, as well as all women. Bree joined the YWCA board to have an impact on her own community, better support other young women, and work towards eliminating racism. In her spare time she enjoys drawing and painting, and is dedicated to her yoga practice. She places value on honesty, kindness, and compassion.

Director

Kayla is a wife to her wonderful partner and mother to her son and daughter. She works as a Utility Planner II in Strategy and Planning at Minnesota Power. She joined the board of directors to have a meaningful impact on her community through all the people that YWCA Duluth touches. Her belief is that if girls and women are succeeding that the community as a whole will be better. As a Duluthian she has a love of the water and has even completed the 2-mile Point to La Pointe Swim from Bayfield to Madeline Island.

Director

“The main thing is this – when you get up in the morning you must take your heart in your two hands. You must do this every morning.” -Grace Paley

Heather has four children and works as a pediatrician with St. Luke’s Pediatric Associates. She finds joy in working out, the outdoors, singing and playing music, and reading. She has volunteered to serve on the board of directors as she is passionate about serving young mothers and children in the Twin Ports community. Her hope is to build a better community by connecting people to each other and the resources they need.

Director

Director

“The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence”

Helen works in Community Service Outreach. She is on the YWCA Board to make a change in people’s lives - especially young mothers and youth. Helen became a mother when she was 16 years old so has a lot to offer, not only in experience, but in connecting others to resources. Her passion is to create change, equitable work spaces, and accessible health care.

Director

Jackie works at Bolton and Menk, Inc. as an Administrative Assistant. She is a wife to her loving partner and an involved auntie. She joined the YWCA board to help better the community around her and be an advocate for women empowerment. Outside of work you can find her taking a yoga or fitness class, spending time with her niece and nephew, working on crafts, or going on an adventure; be it hiking a trail, paddling around the water, or traveling to new destination

Director

“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.” - Frida Kahlo

Tonia works as a financial worker at St. Louis County and owns Lineage L.L.C. where she continues her mission to unite and bring people together. She is a graduate from UMD, with a focus on Early Ed/Communication and Family.

As a Chicana, she joined the Board to impact the community that she lives in and is part of. She believes and encourages relationships because change happens when we grow together. Advocating for women, children and those in underrepresented communities is where her voice is heard.

Her free time is spent with her family and friends, traveling, enjoying culture, football, music, and food.