Community Assessment
Our primary project in 2025 is a community needs assessment. We are creating intentional dialogue with women and gender expansive people in our community to learn what they need, and to create programming to fit. We are doing this through our electronic survey and by hosting community conversations.
Community Conversations are an integral part of how we've gathered information in 2025 about the needs of fellow Duluthians and displayed our commitment for convening community.
By bringing groups of women & gender expansive people over 18 years old together, and offering them a homecooked dinner in a child-friendly space and a $50 stipend for their time, we are listening to the voices that most need to be heard and honoring the time and energy commitment it takes to participate.
Have Questions? Contact our Strategic Director Beth
THANK YOU TO OUR ADVISORY BOARD
Made up of powerful leaders and changemakers in the Twin Ports whose connection and wisdom is necessary for our goals to be met and the most underserved communities to be uplifted. Their work alone is inspiring and together, compelling.
Amber Sadowski — Executive Director, Life House
Avery Sutton — MBA student, College of St. Scholastica
Elena Foshay — Director of Workforce Development, City of Duluth
Halima Amiri — student, YWCA Duluth intern
Jill Hinners — Executive Director, Mentor North
Joyceline Anderson — student, YWCA Duluth intern
Liz Davis — MBA student, College of St. Scholastica
Liza Williamson — doula & business owner, YWCA board member
Lynn Kalnbach — MBA professor, College of St. Scholastica
Mel Alvar — Human Trafficking Educator, PAVSA
Meredith Kujala — Program Coordinator, ACT
Raven Kruger — Trans Rights Activist, Disability Rights Activist
Sarah Lyons — Executive Diversity Officer, Lake Superior College
Sean Hayes — Executive Director, Trans Northland
Sophie Clock — Community Impact Director, Life House
