Our Organization
President
Executive Committee
Interim Speakers Committee Chair
Janika LeMaitre
Janika joined the WBG Connects board in 2022.
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Janika (Jan) LeMaitre is the founder of The Better Professional and author of The Polished Persona. She serves as a board director at RIA Inc., and is a board advisor for the Boston Lyric Opera. In addition, Jan is a member of the Protocol & Diplomacy International - Protocol Officers Association. She's received certifications from the Yale School of Management, the Protocol School of Washington, and the Institute of Leadership Management. In 2024, Jan was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow for her contributions to Rotary International.
Interim Vice President
Executive Committee
Membership Committee Chair
Nominating Committee Chair
Claudia O'Regan HHCC
Claudia joined the WBG Connects board in 2022.
Claudia O'Regan is a Regional Vice President at Arbonne International and contributes expertise in management and recruiting. Claudia holds a Bachelors Degree in Communication from the Boston University and M.Ed. in School Counceling. She is recognized as a Professional Coach for the United States Figure Skating Association.
Board Director
Technology Committee Chair
Jeanne Richardson
Jeanne joined the WBG Connects board in 2021.
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Jeanne Richardson is the CEO and Travel Consultant at Blue Dynasty Entertainment and Travel. She is a Board Member of the Greater Boston Association of Black Social Workers and the Board of Governors of the Shirley-Eustis House. In addition, Jeanne volunteers as the Co-Chair of the Public Image Committee for the Rotary Club of Weston & Wayland. Jeanne holds a C.A.G.S. from the Harvard University, Graduate School of Education, and an M.Ed. from the Cambridge College.
Board Director
Executive Committee
Treasurer
Katya Portnaya
Katya joined the WBG Connects board in 2021.
Katya Portnaya is the President at Boston Carriage Limousines. She is also a Past-President at the Rotary Club of Weston and Wayland. She received two official citations in 2024, one from the Commonwealth House of Representatives and one from the Massachusetts State Senate in recognition of her service and leadership. Katya is a certified Master Gardnerat the Massachusetts Master Gardner's Association.
Board Director
Events Committee Chair
Chantha Carter
Chantha joined the WBG Connects board in 2023.
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Chantha Carter is the Development & Strategy Director at RIA Inc., a nonprofit public charity organization and volunteers at Tomorrow's Women Today where she was recognized in 2024 as their Member of the Year. She received her B.A. in Sociology and Women’s Studies at the University of New Hampshire.
Board Director
Executive Committee
Secretary
Barbara Wales
Barbara joined the WBG Connects board in 2023.
Barbara Wales is a Realtor representing Engel & Völkers and worked early in her career as a Principal Member of the Technical Staff in the telecommunications industry. Barbara serves on the executive board of the Crystal Lake Conservancy and the Newtonville Local Historic District. Barbara studied computer science and mechanical engineering at the Michigan State University.
Board Director
Marketing Committee Chair
Ariel Ferrante
Ariel joins the WBG Connects board as an interim director in February 2025 and begins her two-year term in July 2025.
Board Director
Speakers Committee
Liliana A. Zygouris
WBG welcomed Liliana as an interim Board Director in February 2025, beginning her two-year term in July 2025.​
Board Advisor
Katina Fontes, PhD.
WBG welcomed Katina as a Board Advisor in 2023.
Dr. Katina Fontes is the Founder and President of Athina Education, Inc., and serves as a Member and Chair at Goodnow Library's Board of Trustees. She received her B.A. at the University of Iowa, her A.M. at the University of Chicago, and her Ph.D. at the Lesley University.
Board Advisor
Debra Mayfield, Esq.
WBG welcomed Debra as a Board Advisor in 2023.
Debra Mayfield advises small businesses, including many startups, on various matters, including employment compliance, corporate formation, contracts and licensing, and protection of intellectual property. She graduated from the Northeastern University School of Law.
Technology Committee
Judith Artley
WBG welcomed Judy to the Technology Committee in 2023.
Judith (Judy) Artley retired as a Senior Information Technologist at Raytheon. She's held positions with CSC Global and Lockheed in Engineering and Architectural roles. Judy is a board director on the Massachusetts Master Gardner's Association. She received her B.S. from the Purdue University, her M.S. from Cornell University.
Marketing Committee
Asia Rossow
WBG welcomes Asia to the Marketing Committee in 2024.
Asia Rossow is the Founder of Ciel Boutique and Interim Store Manager at St. John Knits. She supports Uncommon Threads. Asia received her B.A. and M.B.A. from the Husson University and holds certifications from the Harvard Extension School.
Events Commitee
Keely Witkowski
WBG welcomes Keely to the Events Committee in 2024.
Keely Witkowski is the Owner, Creative Director, Producer, and Fashion Stylist at B.Fetching. She supports a range of nonprofit organizations around New England.