Who We Are
The mission of A Woman’s Work is to be a timely fund for local women, where we bridge the gap from need to financial stability. We help women in the communities served by the St. Vrain Valley School District and the neighboring Town of Berthoud who need financial support. Our assistance pays for a wide variety of needs including child care, housing, transportation, medical needs and more. In return, we ask only that the recipient pays the kindness forward.
It all started with a question asked by a small group of women in 2003: What happens to normally self-sufficient women in our community when they are met with financial crisis and there is no help available from family and friends? The answer they found was disappointing – so A Woman’s Work was created. Our vision, then and now, is to create a community where women and families have hope for a better tomorrow.
Serving the community is a team effort. Along with the kindness of individuals in the community, our Board of Directors and staff works with other non-profits, schools and churches to serve women in need.
Together We Have Greater Impact
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Meet the Staff
Kate Gaddis
Executive Director
A Woman’s Work is an important and integral part of our community – because it bridges a gap for local women in need who don’t have anywhere else to turn. This organization gets help to the women who need it without red tape and in a timely matter. I am honored and privileged to be a part of A Woman’s Work.
My love affair with this organization began long before I was hired as the Executive Director. I served on the Board of A Woman’s Work from 2005-2012. During that time, I also served on the Executive Committee, Fundraising Committee, and Marketing and Communications Committee. I joined the AWW Board in 2005 after moving back to my hometown after college and graduate school. At that time, and today still, I was excited to be a part of an organization that allowed me to give back to a community that has given me so much. I graduated from the University of Colorado in 1999, and went on to graduate with a J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2005. I am married to my high school sweetheart, John, and we have two children, Grant and Clare.
My love affair with this organization began long before I was hired as the Executive Director. I served on the Board of A Woman’s Work from 2005-2012. During that time, I also served on the Executive Committee, Fundraising Committee, and Marketing and Communications Committee. I joined the AWW Board in 2005 after moving back to my hometown after college and graduate school. At that time, and today still, I was excited to be a part of an organization that allowed me to give back to a community that has given me so much. I graduated from the University of Colorado in 1999, and went on to graduate with a J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2005. I am married to my high school sweetheart, John, and we have two children, Grant and Clare.
Libby FitzGibbons
Program Director
I have the pleasure of working with our hundreds of local professional partners who refer women in need to A Woman’s Work for immediate one-time financial assistance. Our partners include our school counselors from the SVVSD, local churches, non-profits, healthcare agencies and government agencies throughout Boulder County.
Happy to be one of the first 100 donors to A Woman’s Work when it was founded in 2003, I joined the Board of Directors in 2004 during which time I served on the Fundraising and Marketing/ Communications Committees for numerous years.
A native of Ohio, I am a 1983 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. My early career years were spent in Chicago where I worked in public relations for many national and international clients including McDonalds’s Corporation where I directed the marketing and communications efforts of the Ronald McDonald House program, among other projects. Giving back to the community was something I learned at an early age growing up with strong, community-minded parents.
My husband Bob and I have lived in Longmont since 1993 and have three daughters: Bridget, Maggie, and Lauren.
Happy to be one of the first 100 donors to A Woman’s Work when it was founded in 2003, I joined the Board of Directors in 2004 during which time I served on the Fundraising and Marketing/ Communications Committees for numerous years.
A native of Ohio, I am a 1983 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. My early career years were spent in Chicago where I worked in public relations for many national and international clients including McDonalds’s Corporation where I directed the marketing and communications efforts of the Ronald McDonald House program, among other projects. Giving back to the community was something I learned at an early age growing up with strong, community-minded parents.
My husband Bob and I have lived in Longmont since 1993 and have three daughters: Bridget, Maggie, and Lauren.
Eve McConahy
Bookkeeper
My name is Eve McConahy. I am the bookkeeper for A Woman’s Work. I have a background in bookkeeping, taxes and human resources.
I am excited to be part of the staff of A Woman’s Work. I love the mission of AWW and the hope and comfort that we bring to this community. I am always amazed by our Board of Directors and volunteers and how much time and resources they donate to this organization.
I graduated in 1991 from Colorado State University. I have been married to my husband, Brian, for 25 years and have four children, Scott, Laura, Anna and Jimmy.
I am excited to be part of the staff of A Woman’s Work. I love the mission of AWW and the hope and comfort that we bring to this community. I am always amazed by our Board of Directors and volunteers and how much time and resources they donate to this organization.
I graduated in 1991 from Colorado State University. I have been married to my husband, Brian, for 25 years and have four children, Scott, Laura, Anna and Jimmy.
Jenn Wenande
Events Coordinator
My name is Jenn Wenande, and I’m the Events Coordinator with A Woman’s Work.
I joined AWW with 25 years of executive level support experience including large companies, start-ups and my own businesses. I joined AWW in February of 2017 to use my skills to help the community. I am extremely proud and grateful for the opportunity to work with such dedicated volunteers and hardworking Board to fulfill the mission of AWW.
Originally from the East Coast, I moved to Colorado a little over 18 years ago. I keep busy by enjoying the beautiful outdoors and raising three boys with my husband. If I’m not planning an event, you can most likely find me on a local baseball field.
I joined AWW with 25 years of executive level support experience including large companies, start-ups and my own businesses. I joined AWW in February of 2017 to use my skills to help the community. I am extremely proud and grateful for the opportunity to work with such dedicated volunteers and hardworking Board to fulfill the mission of AWW.
Originally from the East Coast, I moved to Colorado a little over 18 years ago. I keep busy by enjoying the beautiful outdoors and raising three boys with my husband. If I’m not planning an event, you can most likely find me on a local baseball field.
Meredith Donahue
Community Outreach Coordinator
Meredith was a Board Member for A Woman’s Work from 2018-2023, and during that time she served on the Executive Committee, Development Committee, chaired and co-chaired several events, and served as Board Chair in 2023. Meredith is honored to be involved with an organization that empowers and supports women and families in our community.
Meredith graduated from CSU with a Bachelor’s in Science and she has a Master’s of Public Health from Benedictine University. Meredith’s husband, Dave, and she are both Longmont natives, and they have 2
daughters, Hailey and Madi. You can often find Meredith watching one of Hailey’s theater performances or cheering on Madi’s dance team!
Meet the Board
Jen Arndt
Jen is a Colorado Native and has lived in Longmont since 1982, she attended CSU where she met her husband. They moved back to Longmont to raise their family in 1993. They have 3 children- 19, 23 and 27.
She is a Guest Teacher with SVVSD and is honored to be involved with an organization so passionate about helping women and their families in the community.
When she isn’t teaching, you can find her on a tennis court, gardening, reading or crafting.
She is a Guest Teacher with SVVSD and is honored to be involved with an organization so passionate about helping women and their families in the community.
When she isn’t teaching, you can find her on a tennis court, gardening, reading or crafting.
Devi Dibella
Devi grew up in California with an abundance of family, including 7 aunts and a loving mom. She learned at an early age just how strong and resilient women are. It means a lot for her to have the chance to give back to the women in her community.
Devi and her husband, Dan, have three teenage sons. She has lived in the Longmont area for nearly 20 years. Devi enjoys skiing, house projects, hiking, and reading. She greatly cherishes her friendships with women.
Devi and her husband, Dan, have three teenage sons. She has lived in the Longmont area for nearly 20 years. Devi enjoys skiing, house projects, hiking, and reading. She greatly cherishes her friendships with women.
Adrienne Edwards-Goodbee
Adrienne is a Nurse Practitioner who has been privileged to care for patients and their families in Longmont for 20 years. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and completed her graduate education at the University of Colorado, Health Sciences Center receiving her Master of Science in Nursing as well as her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. She is honored to join the Board at A Woman’s Work to support the mission of this wonderful organization. In addition, she serves as the Vice Chair for the Board of Directors at Hover Senior Living Community. She enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter, watercolor painting, gardening, and pursuing a variety of wellness activities.
Mindy Grabau
Mindy grew up in Western Nebraska where community was a way of life. Her parents especially served as an example of loving, giving, and supporting their community. Today, Mindy desires to carry on this legacy. She is honored to be a board member of A Woman’s Work and is excited to touch the lives of
women in the St. Vrain Valley School District, her community.
Mindy is married to the love of her life, Eric. They have three kids Nathan (25), Megan (23) and Coltan (21). She is passionate about her faith and her family. Being a mom has been one of her greatest joys in her life! When she is not hanging with her family, Mindy can be found managing their rental company (G5Properties), entertaining, exercising, decorating, or enjoying the outdoors. What really makes each of these activities extra special is when they are shared with a friend or two. Since becoming an empty nester, Mindy has taken up pickleball, golf, and traveling.
Anita Gray
Anita Gray is a Colorado native and lives in Longmont with her husband Murrel they raised 4 children, 3 daughters, Tiffany, Alysa and Natalie and their son Nate in Longmont and love spending time with their 3 grandsons and granddaughter. She is a 35-year veteran in the restaurant industry and after working for the Oskar Blues Restaurant Group for 16 years is now the sole owner of Cyclops Bike Cantina. Anita is passionate about helping others in our community by providing meals to essential workers and to those in need.
As a young single mother of her two older children, Anita overcame many adversities in her life with the help of organizations like AWW and the opportunities she has been given to grow. A friend invited her to be a guest at a dinner benefiting AWW and she later participated in A Vintage Affair as a food vendor and she fell in love with their mission of helping local women overcome challenging times and gain opportunity.
As a young single mother of her two older children, Anita overcame many adversities in her life with the help of organizations like AWW and the opportunities she has been given to grow. A friend invited her to be a guest at a dinner benefiting AWW and she later participated in A Vintage Affair as a food vendor and she fell in love with their mission of helping local women overcome challenging times and gain opportunity.
Alissa Kegler
Alissa is honored to be a part of A Woman's Work, assisting and empowering women in our community! Alissa is a graduate of Skyline High School and then moved to San Diego to attend Nursing school. She earned a Master's in Nursing from UCLA while serving as an officer in the US Naval Reserves. She returned to Longmont with her family in 1999 and has worked as a nurse at Longmont United Hospital ever since, currently as the Director of Quality and Education. Alissa has been married to her husband, Steve, for almost 30 years and has 2 grown children. She enjoys sharing meals with family and friends,
relaxing in the hot tub, and playing tennis or walking on her off time.
Diane Lauer
Diane is honored to be a part of A Woman's Work and its mission to empower and assist women in our
community. Diane is a career educator, working with families and children for 30+ years. She currently
serves as an Assistant Superintendent with the St. Vrain Valley Schools and oversees programs to
accelerate student learning and achievement. Diane earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and
Policy Studies at the University of Northern Colorado and teaches master level courses to those earning
their principal's license. While Diane grew up in Illinois, she has lived in Colorado for over 25 years.
Diane has been married to her husband, Jerry, for almost 30 years and has 1 grown child and 2 twin
granddaughters. She enjoys camping, hiking and off-roading adventures as well as curling up with a
great book.
Michelle Leaming
Michelle lives in Longmont with her husband, Michael, and their four children. She is the owner of La Momo Maes Bakery and is passionate about giving back to the community both personally and through her business. She has been involved with A Woman’s Work for many years because she believes in lifting up women and empowering them so they can feel their worth and maximize their potential.
Char Marsh
Char lives in Longmont with her husband, Clay. She dearly loves their three adult daughters and son-in-law, but she holds a special place in her heart for their grandson, Liam! She also enjoys tennis, skiing, and hiking the beautiful Rocky Mountains every chance she gets.
Tennis for a Cause was Char’s introduction to A Woman’s Work. What began as a fun opportunity to connect with fellow tennis players in her new community quickly became a passion for supporting the mission of A Woman’s Work. For her, it’s an honor to offer her support to A Woman’s Work.
Tennis for a Cause was Char’s introduction to A Woman’s Work. What began as a fun opportunity to connect with fellow tennis players in her new community quickly became a passion for supporting the mission of A Woman’s Work. For her, it’s an honor to offer her support to A Woman’s Work.
Kylee Martin
Kylee was born and raised in the Longmont/Niwot area. She married her high school sweetheart, Jordan,
and they have both of their families locally here in the St. Vrain Valley area. Kylee attended Colorado
State University in Fort Collins and her husband attended the University of Colorado in Boulder.
Kylee and husband own a State Farm Insurance Agency in Longmont, and they enjoy giving back to their
community at any opportunity they can. When not working, she enjoys being outdoors with her
husband and their rescue dog, Dany, as well as spending time with family and friends.
She has always been involved in this community growing up, and knows that being a part of AWW is one
of the best ways to support and help the women in the community she grew up in.
Jane Meagher
Jane Meagher moved to Boulder County in 2011 from Illinois. She and her husband, Scott Hemphill, have 3 grown sons. Both Jane and Scott agree that moving to Colorado was the best thing they ever did. Their passions include skiing, hiking, biking, and travel.
Jane has helped fundraise for AWW through her involvement with Tennis For a Cause. She is excited to now step up in a bigger way and give back to the community. She sees AWW as assisting and empowering women to be in charge of their lives and hopes that the help AWW provides will make a difference to each of their journeys.
Jane has helped fundraise for AWW through her involvement with Tennis For a Cause. She is excited to now step up in a bigger way and give back to the community. She sees AWW as assisting and empowering women to be in charge of their lives and hopes that the help AWW provides will make a difference to each of their journeys.
Jennifer Paris
Jennifer is a Colorado native and has lived up and down the Front Range. Jennifer’s husband, Kelly, &
she met as students at CU (go Buffs!) & they moved to Longmont in 2000 to start Jennifer’s State Farm
agency and raise their family. They feel so fortunate to have both their son & daughter graduating from
Niwot High School and loving the SVVSD.
Jennifer has been a member of the Chamber for 20 years and has been involved in a number of
functions as an Ambassador. As the only female State Farm Agent in Longmont for almost 16 years,
Jennifer has always championed the charities that support the women in our community. It is an honor
to be a member of the AWW Board and Jennifer hopes to be instrumental in carrying out the mission of
this great organization.
In her spare time, Jennifer loves to bike and trail run anywhere & everywhere. She feels so fortunate to
call Longmont her family’s home and she is excited to give back.
Julie Stockert
Julie is a long-time area resident. She attended Longmont High School and graduated from the
University of Colorado-Boulder. She and her husband Scott own and operate the Dairy Queen stores in
Longmont, Lafayette, and Erie. They have two grown children living in Denver and Austin. Julie enjoys
playing tennis and spending time in the outdoors. She is proud to be serving on the board of AWW and
helping women in our community.
Ann Wiley
Ann is a Colorado semi-native, having grown up in Longmont since age 5. She worked in health care as a PT for nearly 30 years. During her time in home health, she became familiar with A Woman’s Work through a patient who was her husband’s caregiver and was laid off from her job the day before he went on hospice. It gave her great joy to see this hard-working woman be able to move forward with training in a different direction as a result of A Woman’s Work’s assistance and generosity. Ann is excited to be involved in this wonderful organization that so greatly benefits the Longmont community that she loves.
She looks forward to helping to continue the mission of helping women in need as a board member. Ann has been married to her husband Bob, also a Longmont semi-native, for nearly 7 years. Together they enjoy spending time with Bob's daughter Abbey, 23, doing anything outdoors. When they aren’t in
the mountains, you can usually find Ann spending time with friends or painting shoes.
Heather Williams
Heather Williams was born and raised in Colorado. Her husband, Todd, grew up in Longmont and they moved back in 2005 to raise their three sons, Ethan, Hagen and Mason. When she’s not busy with all
their teenage sons’ activities, she enjoys spending time with her family traveling, golfing, skiing and also enjoys her creative outlet through her Interior Design consulting business.
Heather likes giving back to her community volunteering in various ways over the years. She was presented with an opportunity to become involved with A Woman’s Work back in 2016 volunteering her time for a fundraising event and has been involved in one way or another with these events ever since.
She appreciates what AWW stands for and is honored to be a part of this organization to help support and empower the lives of women and their families during challenging times.
Laura Zenoni
Laura grew up in Longmont and is a graduate of Longmont High School. She went to college at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA where she met her husband, Andrew. They now live in Frederick with their 2 dogs and their son Luke. They are grateful to have many family members nearby. Laura is a hospice nurse. She loves her job and the patients she gets to work with. In her free time, she likes to be outside, exercise and spend time with family and friends. She is honored to be on the Board of AWW and hopes to continue to carry out the mission of AWW in the community.
Special thanks to all of the ladies who have generously served on our Board or Staff!
Kerri Autrey, Monica Baldwin, Ivone Bagley, Laura Bickers, Christina Breitlow, Connie Brodt, Anne Bryan, Liz Carnival, Pat Carson, Allison Closson, Wendy Conder, Laura Cotter, Nancy Driscoll, Erica Eggers, Tammy Evevard, Kathy Ewing, Libby FitzGibbons, Sally Foss, Debbi Ford, Betsy Gray, Ann Hall, Katie Herrmann, Brenda Hockaday, Wendy Hughes, Nanci Kalamaya, Kelli Kanemoto, Bonnie Kelley, Mary Kopman, Karen Kramer, Connie Lehman, Shirley Lemmex, Lyndy Lubbers, Jody Lyons, Jean Mason, Laurie Mazzetta, Stephanie McKay, Evelyn McMahon, Sue Mesch, Melody Mills, Jenny Morrow, Anjanet Mort, Julie Myers, Jill Nelson, Cindy Noble, Nancy Parker, Kirsten Pellicer, Sheila Phillips, Shelley Saxton, Karalee Schaefer, Sarah Schey, Glendora Shaffer, Carol Smith, Linda Snyder-Crockett, Kay Stanley, Julie Stapp, Diane Stow, Carol Valdez, Fran Wahl, Pat Walton, Janie Waters, Kathy Weber-Harding, Darla Wiley, Karen Wood, Janet Worrell, Dene Yarwood, Carol Yoakum, Eve Bruce, Olga Cordero, Dr. Kim Lane, Julie McVicker, Mary Ellen O’Rell
