2011 Ladies DC Board
(Terms of Board Members: 2010 – 2012)
This is your group, and Ladies DC wants you personal stamp on it! Together, we have formed the most incredible group of women. We couldn't have imagined greater success and such a tremendous organization of women all focused on a common goal of "Women Helping Women." Having our Board in place is helping us accomplish more collectively by focusing on strategic goals and engaging the entire membership, and forming strong community and business partnerships.
Founder, Lindsey Mask
Bio
Hometown: Fort Worth & Austin
Undergraduate: Texas State University, Mass Communication & Speech Communication (double major); Magna Cum Laude
Current Place of Employment: Global Vision Communications
Dream Job: To own global PR firm and see Ladies America branches throughout the country.
Most Memorable LDC Moment: The first time I learned someone got their job from our listserv. It was when I suddenly realized the true power behind what we were developing.
What LDC Means to me: To me, LDC means that anything is possible when we unite together for common good, to help one another, which in turns helps ourselves. LDC means that each individual can pursue their wildest out-of-reach goal and achieve it with the help of a strong network. It is the belief that women should be in more leadership, political, and executive roles for the betterment of the country and the world. It means that we can be strong, sensitive, powerful, courageous, victorious, intelligent, fun, independent, team players, successful, educated, compassionate – the list goes on…we can be anything we want – together.
Hometown: Fort Worth & Austin
Undergraduate: Texas State University, Mass Communication & Speech Communication (double major); Magna Cum Laude
Current Place of Employment: Global Vision Communications
Dream Job: To own global PR firm and see Ladies America branches throughout the country.
Most Memorable LDC Moment: The first time I learned someone got their job from our listserv. It was when I suddenly realized the true power behind what we were developing.
What LDC Means to me: To me, LDC means that anything is possible when we unite together for common good, to help one another, which in turns helps ourselves. LDC means that each individual can pursue their wildest out-of-reach goal and achieve it with the help of a strong network. It is the belief that women should be in more leadership, political, and executive roles for the betterment of the country and the world. It means that we can be strong, sensitive, powerful, courageous, victorious, intelligent, fun, independent, team players, successful, educated, compassionate – the list goes on…we can be anything we want – together.
Events Coordinator (Co-Chair), Deena Kanafani
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Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Undergraduate: Radford University, B.S. 2007, Political Science/Philosophy
Current Place of Employment: Accessories Buyer
Dream Job: Something where I get to travel the world....a lot!
Most Memorable LDC Moment: Our first board meeting, I could really sense how amazing this group is and how much potential we have!
What LDC Means to me: I've made some WONDERFUL friends through Ladies DC, it's such a beautiful group bringing women together to support each other.
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Undergraduate: Radford University, B.S. 2007, Political Science/Philosophy
Current Place of Employment: Accessories Buyer
Dream Job: Something where I get to travel the world....a lot!
Most Memorable LDC Moment: Our first board meeting, I could really sense how amazing this group is and how much potential we have!
What LDC Means to me: I've made some WONDERFUL friends through Ladies DC, it's such a beautiful group bringing women together to support each other.
Publicist, Kimberly Glenn
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Hometown: College Station, TX
Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Austin, 2005, Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies & Russian Language and Slavic Cultures Graduate: The George Washington University, 2010 Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, Master of Public Policy
Current Place of Employment: Office of Management and Budget
Dream Job: Be an Ambassador to a country with a warm climate!
Most Memorable LDC Moment: Attending the "Women Leading the Future" Women's Conference and seeing how all the work we did for weeks and weeks come together, the conference was so uplifting and motivational for so many professional women and myself. I could really feel that something very big and powerful was moving forward and taking us with it, Lindsey's legacy of starting Ladies DC is really going somewhere. I wanted to cry of happiness or jump up and down at the end of that day!
What LDC Means to me: LDC means so much to me in how everyone involved and the organizations we partner with really live up to the motto "women helping women". I'm so happy when women come to me and say how glad they are to me a member, how much it is impacted their life, where they are going with their professional life because they are a member. It truly touches my heart when I hear such appreciation for the organization, as I equally appreciate what Ladies DC has done for me.
Hometown: College Station, TX
Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Austin, 2005, Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies & Russian Language and Slavic Cultures Graduate: The George Washington University, 2010 Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, Master of Public Policy
Current Place of Employment: Office of Management and Budget
Dream Job: Be an Ambassador to a country with a warm climate!
Most Memorable LDC Moment: Attending the "Women Leading the Future" Women's Conference and seeing how all the work we did for weeks and weeks come together, the conference was so uplifting and motivational for so many professional women and myself. I could really feel that something very big and powerful was moving forward and taking us with it, Lindsey's legacy of starting Ladies DC is really going somewhere. I wanted to cry of happiness or jump up and down at the end of that day!
What LDC Means to me: LDC means so much to me in how everyone involved and the organizations we partner with really live up to the motto "women helping women". I'm so happy when women come to me and say how glad they are to me a member, how much it is impacted their life, where they are going with their professional life because they are a member. It truly touches my heart when I hear such appreciation for the organization, as I equally appreciate what Ladies DC has done for me.
Accountant, Stephanie Gibney
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Hometown: Sierra Vista, AZ
Undergraduate: Western International, Bachelors of Science in Accounting; 2007
Graduate: Western International, Masters in Finance; 2009
Current Place of Employment: Owner, Accounting 4 DC
Dream Job: Doggy Daycare Owner
Most Memorable LDC Moment: Meeting Lindsey for the first time, her enthusiasm for LDC and life is inspiring.
What LDC Means to me: For me LDC has been a wonderful organization to be a part of as it has given me the resources and connections necessary to start a thriving small business. As a professional organization for women it really has been an excellent way for me to network and meet women in similar stages in the professional career that have provided me with recommendations of what my next step should be. Things like having 1,000 plus women on the list serve has been great because it has allowed me to get answers to questions like “who’s the best dentist in my area” or “who fixes A/C’s in Capitol Hill” in minutes rather than spending hours online researching companies only to select one with no real reference. Being part of LDC’s board has also been wonderful because it allows me to see how passionate others are about the group and how much woman can really do. LDC really makes me believe woman can do it all. We can be successful in the work force, while also being excellent Mothers, Wives, Sisters and Friends.
Hometown: Sierra Vista, AZ
Undergraduate: Western International, Bachelors of Science in Accounting; 2007
Graduate: Western International, Masters in Finance; 2009
Current Place of Employment: Owner, Accounting 4 DC
Dream Job: Doggy Daycare Owner
Most Memorable LDC Moment: Meeting Lindsey for the first time, her enthusiasm for LDC and life is inspiring.
What LDC Means to me: For me LDC has been a wonderful organization to be a part of as it has given me the resources and connections necessary to start a thriving small business. As a professional organization for women it really has been an excellent way for me to network and meet women in similar stages in the professional career that have provided me with recommendations of what my next step should be. Things like having 1,000 plus women on the list serve has been great because it has allowed me to get answers to questions like “who’s the best dentist in my area” or “who fixes A/C’s in Capitol Hill” in minutes rather than spending hours online researching companies only to select one with no real reference. Being part of LDC’s board has also been wonderful because it allows me to see how passionate others are about the group and how much woman can really do. LDC really makes me believe woman can do it all. We can be successful in the work force, while also being excellent Mothers, Wives, Sisters and Friends.
Membership & New Member Director, Jean Schindler
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Hometown: Burbank, CA
Undergraduate: BA, University of California, LA (UCLA), 2005, History Political Science
Certificate: Hong Kong University, 2006, Political and Economic Systems of Organization
Graduate: MA, London School of Economics (LSE), 2007, International Relations History
Current Place of Employment: Communciations department at a grantmaker
Dream Job: Elephant Herder
Most Memorable LDC Moment: Organizing my first New Members happy hour, and having 60 amazing Ladies show up!
What LDC Means to me: I've benefited from people going out of their way to make room for me and help me carve out social space and develop my career – and I feel like this is a great way to give back. I love meeting new members, and am always up for a coffee or a drink. If you’re new in town, and aren’t sure where to start, email me!
Hometown: Burbank, CA
Undergraduate: BA, University of California, LA (UCLA), 2005, History Political Science
Certificate: Hong Kong University, 2006, Political and Economic Systems of Organization
Graduate: MA, London School of Economics (LSE), 2007, International Relations History
Current Place of Employment: Communciations department at a grantmaker
Dream Job: Elephant Herder
Most Memorable LDC Moment: Organizing my first New Members happy hour, and having 60 amazing Ladies show up!
What LDC Means to me: I've benefited from people going out of their way to make room for me and help me carve out social space and develop my career – and I feel like this is a great way to give back. I love meeting new members, and am always up for a coffee or a drink. If you’re new in town, and aren’t sure where to start, email me!
Ladies America Outreach Director, Sanam Toossi
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Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Undergraduate:University of Maryland, BA/BS Anthropology and Family Studies
Graduate: University of Pennsylvania, MSW and University of Pittsburgh, MPH
Current Place of Employment: Therapist at a mental outpatient clinic and Media Consultant at The National Center for Children and Families
Dream Job: Working for the travel channel and being able to help children and women in developing countries
Most Memorable LDC Moment: I sent out an email inquiring about a recommendation for a nail salon and one of the individuals who responded is now dear friend!
What LDC Means to me: It is a supportive group of women who celebrate each other in all their life journeys. It is truly a home away from home!
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Undergraduate:University of Maryland, BA/BS Anthropology and Family Studies
Graduate: University of Pennsylvania, MSW and University of Pittsburgh, MPH
Current Place of Employment: Therapist at a mental outpatient clinic and Media Consultant at The National Center for Children and Families
Dream Job: Working for the travel channel and being able to help children and women in developing countries
Most Memorable LDC Moment: I sent out an email inquiring about a recommendation for a nail salon and one of the individuals who responded is now dear friend!
What LDC Means to me: It is a supportive group of women who celebrate each other in all their life journeys. It is truly a home away from home!
New Media & Online Director, Leanne Goodman
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Hometown: Calabasas, CA
Undergraduate: University of Washington, 2010, B.A. in Political Science
Current Place of Employment: New Media Aide, Office of U.S. Representative Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (CA-25)
Dream Job: Working at a large online technology company
Most Memorable LDC Moment: My first Ladies DC event, Sport for Social Change-- inspiring!
What LDC Means to me: Amidst moving to a knew city, Ladies DC has provided me with the chance to make meaningful relationships . Each and every single LDC member that I meet is filled with drive for their individual passions. These conversations, relationships, and friendships that Ladies DC have provided me with inspiration in my professional and personal aspirations.
Hometown: Calabasas, CA
Undergraduate: University of Washington, 2010, B.A. in Political Science
Current Place of Employment: New Media Aide, Office of U.S. Representative Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (CA-25)
Dream Job: Working at a large online technology company
Most Memorable LDC Moment: My first Ladies DC event, Sport for Social Change-- inspiring!
What LDC Means to me: Amidst moving to a knew city, Ladies DC has provided me with the chance to make meaningful relationships . Each and every single LDC member that I meet is filled with drive for their individual passions. These conversations, relationships, and friendships that Ladies DC have provided me with inspiration in my professional and personal aspirations.
Women's Conference & Gala Director (Co-Chair), Julie Lombard
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Hometown: Concord, MA
Undergraduate: American University, Kogod School of Business - 2007 - Business Administration with a Specialization in Marketing
Current Place of Employment: Assistant Director of Development, Events at Arena Stage
Dream Job: Planning the ultimate event - the Oscars!
Most Memorable LDC Moment: The entire day of the Ladies DC & UN Foundation's "Women Leading the Future" Conference - it was incredible to hear such powerful speakers and be motivated by the gathering of amazing young professional women!
What LDC Means to me: LDC is about meeting new people, developing relationships, and helping other women achieve their goals while achieving your own
Hometown: Concord, MA
Undergraduate: American University, Kogod School of Business - 2007 - Business Administration with a Specialization in Marketing
Current Place of Employment: Assistant Director of Development, Events at Arena Stage
Dream Job: Planning the ultimate event - the Oscars!
Most Memorable LDC Moment: The entire day of the Ladies DC & UN Foundation's "Women Leading the Future" Conference - it was incredible to hear such powerful speakers and be motivated by the gathering of amazing young professional women!
What LDC Means to me: LDC is about meeting new people, developing relationships, and helping other women achieve their goals while achieving your own
Women's Conference & Gala Director (Co-Chair), Laura Harwood
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Hometown: Washington, DC
Undergraduate: College of Charleston, 2008, B.A. in Corporate and Organizational Communication
Current Place of Employment: Foundation for the National Institutes of Health
Dream Job: To start my own consulting firm based on PR, Marketing and Event Planning.
Most Memorable LDC Moment: JOINING! (I just recently became a member of LDC- so my most memorable moment is still TBD!)
What LDC Means to me: Building partnerships-To be part of a phenomenal group of women who share a genuine spirit of wanting to see every member succeed.
Hometown: Washington, DC
Undergraduate: College of Charleston, 2008, B.A. in Corporate and Organizational Communication
Current Place of Employment: Foundation for the National Institutes of Health
Dream Job: To start my own consulting firm based on PR, Marketing and Event Planning.
Most Memorable LDC Moment: JOINING! (I just recently became a member of LDC- so my most memorable moment is still TBD!)
What LDC Means to me: Building partnerships-To be part of a phenomenal group of women who share a genuine spirit of wanting to see every member succeed.
Sponsorships Director (Co-Chair), Chrissie Hendrickson
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Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Undergraduate: Rhodes College, B.A.. 2006
Current Place of Employment: TRAK Services
Dream Job: I hate to be cheesy, but I really like my current job. It’s pretty fun.
Most Memorable LDC Moment: One of the first events I attended was a spa evening at L2 Lounge, and in addition to getting a both a free massage and free manicure, I met all kinds of fun and interesting women!
What LDC Means to me: LDC is a powerhouse of networking, and its mission of connecting women with other women across industries to build each other’s success is unique and inspiring.
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Undergraduate: Rhodes College, B.A.. 2006
Current Place of Employment: TRAK Services
Dream Job: I hate to be cheesy, but I really like my current job. It’s pretty fun.
Most Memorable LDC Moment: One of the first events I attended was a spa evening at L2 Lounge, and in addition to getting a both a free massage and free manicure, I met all kinds of fun and interesting women!
What LDC Means to me: LDC is a powerhouse of networking, and its mission of connecting women with other women across industries to build each other’s success is unique and inspiring.
