Our Board
President
Janika LeMaitre
Janika joined the WBG Connects board in 2022. In her role, Janika adds several years of non-profit board experience and provides a working knowledge of building and managing teams and restructuring processes.
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"WBG has been a great way for me to make new connections, and many members are now friends! Women in business have evolving needs, and by taking on the role of president, I've learned a lot about what they are looking for with their networking experience; I aim to move with the times and set new expectations."
Events Chair
Chantha Carter
Chantha joined the WBG Connects board in 2023. Chantha brings a wealth of knowledge with event organizing in both for-profit and non-profit sectors.
Technology Chair
Jeanne Richardson
Jeanne joined the WBG Connects board in 2021. In her role, Jeanne contributes years of experience organizing IT systems and facilitates all matters relating to technology, member outreach, and hybrid communications.
Treasurer
Katya Portnaya
Katya joined the WBG Connects board in 2021. In her role, Katya brings forth years of experience managing the financial health of both for-profit and non-profit organizations.
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"15 Years in the limousine Industry has taught me to keep going no matter the challenges that come up. Strive for excellence every day, and the rest will follow."
Program Chair
Susana Brown
Susana has served on the WBG Connects board for more than 20 years. In her role, Susana sources inspirational female speakers who provide insight to a variety of industries and professions.
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"I have found our members to be real Renaissance women who are generous, capable, and supportive. We are not a typical networking group. We are a group of professional women who gather to support and enrich each other through networking, speakers, and social gatherings."
Membership Chair
Claudia O'Regan
Claudia joined the WBG board in 2022. In her role, Claudia offers years of expertise in marketing and recruiting.
Secretary
Barbara Wales
Barbara joined the WBG board in 2023. Barbara contributes years of experience on several New England nonprofit boards as secretary.