By Erin Cole | Chief Executive Officer
WEN’s 2026-27 program year has just begun. Will you help us meet our goals? With your support, WEN will engage 1,000 new clients, serve 1,400 total unduplicated clients, and provide financial education and coaching for 200 clients.
WEN welcomes new leadership this year. I am WEN’s new CEO, thrilled to bring 16+ years of dedicated service to this organization. I assume this role following the departure of President Sherry Turner who provided 17 years of transformative leadership at WEN and who how holds an advisory role. Tonia Bomar, boasting 20+ years of dedicated service to WEN, is our new Chief Program Officer, and Casi Riegle joins the leadership team as Chief Development Officer.
WEN continues to drive change in the Kansas City community. This year, we launch our new, formal partnership with Amethyst Place, a local shelter dedicated to serving women in recovery from substance abuse and their children. WEN staff provide on-site employment readiness workshops, individualized coaching, and job placement assistance for women, linking career development with stability and family well-being. Our first class of graduates completed programming in August.
I feel so grateful to have you by our side as WEN embarks on an exciting new year of supporting personal and professional growth for Kansas City women. Thank you!
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