Who we are
Who We Are – Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Women’s Leadership and Entrepreneurship Center is a dedicated group of leaders, advocates, and professionals committed to advancing the mission of empowering women through leadership development, entrepreneurship, and education.
Our board brings together diverse expertise across business, academia, nonprofit leadership, and community development. Together, we provide strategic guidance, governance, and support to ensure the Center’s programs and initiatives have lasting impact.
Each Director shares a deep commitment to equity, innovation, and creating pathways for women to thrive as confident leaders and successful entrepreneurs.
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Chief Executive Director
J. Kanani Patricio-Young
(kanani@thewlec.org)
Exec. Director of Community Engagement
Zdenka Barisic
(zdenka@thewlec.org)