meet our board


Jan Baptist
Board President
Retired Director of Disability Services, Bristol Community College
“What draws me to the YWCA is the long standing and worldwide history of women helping women, women in power and opportunities for women to develop their leadership skills; and all under the unique umbrella of working to eliminate racism.”







 


Tammy Beckman
Vice President
“What draws me to the YWCA is a chance to work with many interesting and diverse women trying to make a difference in the lives of other women and children in their community.”













Marcia Williams
Treasurer
Reverse Mortgage Director of Counseling, Bank of America
“What draws me to the YWCA? The opportunity to influence and change the present and future status of women by working with a dynamic and influential organization.”




 

 
 
Marie-Frances Rivera
Assistant Treasurer
Program Manager, SMILES Mentoring Program
“What draws me to the YWCA? First and foremost our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women is what draws me! As a young woman of color, I feel fortunate that so many women before me have paved the way on issues of equality. The women I’ve met through the YWCA have empowered me to continue building on this foundation for generations to come.”








Lena Pires
Clerk
Assistant Principal, Global Learning Charter School














Carolina Africano, Esq.
Attorney, Greater Boston Legal Services
















Nicole Almeida
Director of Development, SMILES Mentoring Program














Yolanda Dennis
Diversity Analyst, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
"What draws me to the YWCA is the organization's continuous commitment to the advancement of empowering women, enriching children's lives through education and being the leader in the efforts of admonishing racism. The YWCA has taught me how to fulfill my passion of contributing my talents in the community and becoming an effective leader.”










Mali Lim
Coordinator for Community Education & Diversity
















Victoria Moniz
Registered Nurse
















Ine Ogagan
Peaceful Coalition Community Coordinator
















Rita Ribeiro - Back To Top
Retired Police Sergeant, New Bedford Police Department
“What draws me to the YWCA?: WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN OF ALL AGES AND PROMOTING RACIAL JUSTICE"