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.”
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Nicole Almeida
Vice President
Vice-President/Regional Manager, BayCoast Bank
“What draws me to the YWCA…The women of the YWCA! Their passion and commitment are contagious. Working towards the empowerment of women and the elimination of racism is no easy task. I am proud to be part of an organization that breaks down barriers for other women, educates our youth on racial justice, and empowers all of them to be successful, contributing members of the communities in which we live.”
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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.”
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Victoria Moniz
Assistant Treasurer
Registered Nurse
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Lena Pires
Clerk
Principal, Global Learning Charter Public School
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Carolina Africano, Esq.
Attorney, Greater Boston Legal Services
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.Ashley Bendiksen
Student; Salve Regina University – Administration of Justice
“What draws me to the YWCA… The success of this organization is incredible and the passion of the women involved is beyond belief. The YWCA is not just a great organization, but its vision and mission of empowering women defines what I have come to value most in life. My life has meaning and purpose because of the strength and confidence I have developed. I am committed to giving this same chance to others and therefore couldn’t be happier than to align myself with an organization that does just that.”
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, City of New Bedford
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Ine Ogagan
Peaceful Coalition Community Coordinator
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Maria Pinarreta
County Street Manager Vice-President & Regional Manager, BankFive
Rita Ribeiro
Retired Police Sergeant, New Bedford Police Department
“What draws me to the YWCA?: WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN OF ALL AGES AND PROMOTING RACIAL JUSTICE”