Amanda Ready LMHC, LPCFounder and President Board Member
Co-Chair, Program & Marketing Committee, & Co- Chair Governance Committee Member A licensed mental health counselor, licensed professional [..] READ MORE
A licensed mental health counselor, licensed professional counselor, entrepreneur & advocate. She offers mental health wellness, educational support, and job training stateside and globally through her private practice and nonprofit work. Amanda has founded a stateside private practice called Ready Therapy Practice located in NY & CT, and she has founded and volunteers her time managing two nonprofits: Ready to Empower, a US-based foundation, and Árbol de Esperanza, a Costa Rica–based association that provides support to at-risk women. Ready has been honored in 2018; Humanitarian of the Year Award, bestowed by the I’m Here For the Ladies And You for advocating women’s empowerment, 2015; Amway Hero Award in the Generosity Category, recognizing the commitment one person makes to improving the world through extraordinary volunteerism or philanthropy, 2014; Unsung Hero Award, given by the Westchester Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, for outstanding achievement in protecting the safety and well-being of Westchester’s children, 2014; Rising Star Award given by The Business Council of Westchester, recognizing Westchester County’s best young talents. |
Olivia SkiffingtonVice President Board Member
Marketing Committee & Revenue Committee Member Olivia Skiffington is a marketing and demand generation executive with over 18+ years experience [..] READ MORE
Olivia Skiffington is a marketing and demand generation executive with over 18+ years experience as a marketing professional. Olivia has both her undergrad and graduate degrees in marketing and it is her passion along with her extensive work with non-profits. She currently heads up demand generation teams for tech start-ups. Before her work with RTE, Olivia volunteered and then managed the Norwalk Special Olympics team for 11 years. Olivia was born and raised in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is where her heart is, which is one of the reasons she is so passionate about Ready to Empower. |
Joseph KwasniewskiTreasurer Board Member
Chair, Governance Committee & Co-Chair, Revenue Committee Joseph is the Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer of Cadilus Inc. Joseph has more than [..] READ MORE
Joseph is the Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer of Cadilus Inc. Joseph has more than 10 years of experience as a C-Suite leader within the management consulting, non-profit, and construction industries. His leadership experience spans the areas of business development, fundraising, strategic planning, finance and change management. Joe has driven significant top-line & bottom line growth with expertise in business analytics, performance measurement and quality control testing. He embraces continuous improvement, organizational learning and a customer centered approach. Joseph holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Finance from Eastern Connecticut State University, has done graduate studies at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and holds a Master of Business Administration from Yale School of Management. |
Catherine AprileSecretary Board Member
Co-Chair, Program & Revenue Committee Member Catherine Aprile began her career as an AmeriCorps VISTA member in Washington DC where she used [..] READ MORE
Catherine Aprile began her career as an AmeriCorps VISTA member in Washington DC where she used data to improve program outcomes and help clients get jobs, housing, and education. It was there that she discovered her passion for using data to solve the world’s problems. She has performed program evaluations for public health programs in Chile, ESL programs in New York, and parent education programs in various school districts across the east coast. As a Program Manager for the nonprofits LIFT in Washington DC and Neighbors Link in New York, Catherine customized client management systems to ensure consistency of program indices and recording across regions, designed training materials for staff, and used data to improve management impact. Currently Catherine works as the Senior Manager of Business Applications at Synopsys, Inc., where she designs client management solutions to solve business challenges. She holds a Masters Degree in Data Analytics and Policy from Johns Hopkins University and an undergraduate degree in Public Policy from Hamilton College. |
Jasmeet SinghBoard member
Program and Revenue Committee Jasmeet is an experienced Business Operations and finance leader with a career spanning across both [..] READ MORE
Jasmeet is an experienced Business Operations and finance leader with a career spanning across both pharmaceutical industries, including spending early part of her career as a consultant and financial auditor. Jasmeet was also part of a technology startup where she was part of the launch team for their first customer! Through her career she has been responsible for leading various teams to define and execute business strategies, launch new commercial products, served as Chief of Staff as well as defining portfolio strategies. She currently leads a Patient services team with a large pharmaceutical company to ensure patients can access and afford critical therapies. She is driven by her passion to serve others and her community and is an active volunteer – helping adults learn English, disaster recovery work or supporting NGOs with business processes. She resides in NJ with her family and is looking forward to empowering women within their own communities. |
Kimberly CulbertsonBoard member
Governance and Revenue Committee Kimberly Culbertson is a Partnership Strategist with Goldman Sachs Transaction Banking focusing on embedded finance [..] READ MORE
Kimberly Culbertson is a Partnership Strategist with Goldman Sachs Transaction Banking focusing on embedded finance solutions for corporates. Kimberly has spent her career focused on cash management solutions for corporations of all sizes. In this capacity she helped businesses scale and expand overseas by gaining visibility into their balances and helping them manage their cash flow. Currently she has been focused on building new financial products in conjunction with her clients which involves sales, structuring and execution. She has held various sales roles and led a team of 25 people. Kimberly is a hard working motivated employee who is great at relationship building and mentoring. Kimberly was born and raised in Costa Rica, is fluent in Spanish and is passionate about traveling and embarking on new experiences. |
Mona SoniBoard member
Governance and Revenue Committee Mona Soni is the CTO of Sustainable 1at SPGLOBAL, leading a global technology team focusing on delivery and sustainability solutions [..] READ MORE
Mona Soni is the CTO of Sustainable 1at SPGLOBAL, leading a global technology team focusing on delivery and sustainability solutions to financial services customers. Over the years, Mona has also been the founder and mentor of several women’s technology leadership groups and served on national D&I councils. Prior to joining S&P Global, Mona was Vice President of Engineering at Dow Jones and has held prior roles at Amplify, Intent Media, and Thoughtworks. Mona currently lives in Connecticut; she enjoys cooking for her three kids and is working on her stamina to match their energy by practicing mixed martial arts. |
Salomi PeterBoard member
Governance and Revenue Committee Salomi is a finance and management professional with a focus on commercial lending. With over 10 years of experience in two different [..] READ MORE
Salomi is a finance and management professional with a focus on commercial lending. With over 10 years of experience in two different countries, she brings a unique perspective to her work, which is greatly appreciated by her colleagues as it adds more value. As a lifelong learner, Salomi enjoys devoting her time to education and development. She has a master's degree in finance from Mumbai University in India and an MBA from the University of Manitoba in Canada. In addition to her current role at Royal Bank of Canada as Finance Specialist, Salomi is passionate about using her knowledge and talents to address social issues. In her free time, she assists start-ups and small enterprises with their business plans. |
Edna KavumaBoard member
Program and Revenue Committee Edna is a public health enthusiast who is passionate about global efforts that support the girl child [..] READ MORE
Edna is a public health enthusiast who is passionate about global efforts that support the girl child. With over 25 years of international research experience and more than 17 years implementing clinical research studies Edna’s career spans both the pharmaceutical, non-profit and academic research settings. As the Assistant Director, Prospective Studies at AmerisourceBergen, she manages a team whose focus is the clinical operations of study protocols on multiple medicinal products. Edna has led national clinical trials as well as local community based research assessments in Breast Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Stroke, Maternal & Child Health, Women’s health that have been implemented internationally across all continents. Edna’s earned her MPH from the University of North Carolina, specializing in Global Public Health Leadership, and has a honors Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto. Her credentials include being as a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) by the Society of Clinical Research Associates(SOCRA), she also is also a named author and acknowledged in numerous scientific peer reviewed and critically acclaimed journals. Edna is an active member of the SOCRA and Association for Clinical Research Professionals(ACRP). |
Tanya ShankarMarketing Committee Tanya attended the University of Connecticut where she obtained her B.A. in Psychology and Sociology and her MBA in Marketing and [..] READ MORE
Tanya attended the University of Connecticut where she obtained her B.A. in Psychology and Sociology and her MBA in Marketing and International Business. Tanya holds her Management Certification from Yale University and her Digital Marketing Certification from Northwestern University. She is a seasoned individual who has an array of experience in the Non-Profit sector, Legal field, Education, Investment Banking, Asset Management, and Digital Marketing field. She actively volunteers in her community and is affiliated with the following organizations: United Way, the Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF), and SoundWaters. Tanya is very passionate about helping others and making a difference in her community. |
Thais SilvaGeneral Counsel & Governance Committee Member
Thais is an attorney admitted to practice law in the State of New York. She graduated from UFPR Law School and holds a Master’s Degree [..] READ MORE
Thais is an attorney admitted to practice law in the State of New York. She graduated from UFPR Law School and holds a Master’s Degree in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law from Sorbonne Universities (Panthéon-Assas – Paris II). Thais also holds an LL.M. Degree in International Business and Trade Law from Fordham Law School. Thais has extensive legal experience, working for private law firms, representing clients in civil litigation and previously as a judicial clerk. Thais worked for the United Nations supporting UNDEF, a trust fund that promotes democracy related projects around the globe. She is fluent in Portuguese, French and English. |
Trystan RodriguezProgram
Committee Member Trystan is an LMSW working as a Bilingual Mental Health Clinician at Family Centers. Trystan works with elementary aged and their [..] READ MORE
Trystan is an LMSW working as a Bilingual Mental Health Clinician at Family Centers. Trystan works with elementary aged and their families providing counseling and case management. Most of the clients she works with are Spanish-speaking or have recently moved to the U.S. Trystan enjoys serving her community and being able to connect people to resources. She has always made it a personal goal to give back to those less fortunate and be a voice for others in need. RTE is important to Trystan because we are making strides to eliminate barriers for women and families so that they can succeed. She enjoys being part of a team that is driven and working hard to support others abroad. |
Anya SmithMarketing Committee
Anya Smith, a professional analytics expert currently working at Meta, originally from Siberia, Russia. [..] READ MORE
Anya Smith, a professional analytics expert currently working at Meta, originally from Siberia, Russia. Alongside her professional work and a recent MBA, she is wrapping up her MS in Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics. When she's not working or studying, she's busy running after her three energetic boys, aged 10, 3, and 10 months. With a passion for marketing projects, Anya has always sought out opportunities to work on them in her professional career. |
Jill GarrowayGraphic Design Volunteer
Jill is a copywriter/editor and graphic designer with over 22 years of experience in the software industry [..] READ MORE
Jill is a copywriter/editor and graphic designer with over 22 years of experience in the software industry. In that time, her roles have included proposal manager, sales enablement manager, creative content manager and creative director. Prior to that, she was an officer in the US Air Force. In her free time, she enjoys writing poetry and creating mixed-media and digital art. |
Soniya SoniProject Manager Volunteer
Soniya is a Professional , Mother of 2 beautiful kids and a Community Lover by heart. Loves To get [..] READ MORE
Soniya is a Professional , Mother of 2 beautiful kids and a Community Lover by heart. Loves To get Loves To get to work with a Diverse set of people and know exactly what challenges the Non-Profits face in their mission to serve humanity and educate children. Soniya is one who is passionate about helping others and showing them the right path so as to accomplish their Goals to help individuals to have a Good Future/Living. We here in Salesforce got an Opportunity to help and Give Back to the Non-Profit Community by participating in the Bandit Tour For Good program for non-Profits. These tours were designed to lay the foundation for nonprofits to jump-start their journeys with technology, and enable them to get more data-driven. |
Alexandria AlecciMarketing Committee
Alexandria Alecci is a dynamic marketing professional with a decade of hands-on experience [..] READ MORE
Alexandria Alecci is a dynamic marketing professional with a decade of hands-on experience in content management working internationally with the Global Fortune 500, startups, and high-growth companies. Her journey began in Europe, where she graduated from university, and later honed her skills at cutting-edge social media analytics startup. This journey led her to the heart of New York City, where she continued to fuel the growth of various startups and agencies. Throughout her career, Alexandria has been instrumental behind business success at every stage, helping businesses and their leaders thrive. Driven by her passion for storytelling, innovation, and creative thinking, Alexandria founded her own marketing agency, Alecci Media, during the pandemic. Her ability to generate successful outcomes transcends the confines of any work environment and showcases her unwavering commitment to deliver outstanding results in any challenge she takes on. |
Carolina FigueroaProgram Committee Member
Carolina Figueroa holds a License in Master of Social Work, LMSW. Many years ago, she immigrated [..] READ MORE
Carolina Figueroa holds a License in Master of Social Work, LMSW. Many years ago, she immigrated to the United States, and became a bilingual immigrant, who is now an active member of the community. She began to volunteer and found her professional passion in the social work field. Over the years, she has been working and volunteering in different nonprofits organizations, where she had the privilege to support her local community. She holds a Master’s Degree from Sacred Heart University. She has experience working with mothers, families and teenagers providing counseling to address the multiple factors they face. In addition, she facilitates grieving groups and the Mother-Daughter Bilingual Circles where we work with mothers and daughters to address issues of acculturation, trauma and loss. |