About Us
The YWCA Mankato is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Our purpose is to build a stronger community by developing the leadership of women, girls and diverse populations. According to the Harvard Business Review, women now drive the world economy. The economic growth and sustainability of the greater Mankato community depends upon the success of our women and girls, and all of the members of our increasingly diverse population.
YWCA Mankato Staff
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Barb Dorn, Executive Director | Sheri Sander-Silva, Associate Director | ||
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Erin Meyer, Program & Grants Manager | Lul Omar, Walking in Two Worlds Outreach Worker | ||
Katie Ludvigson, Administrative Office Coordinator | Sam Ward, Development & Operations Assistant | ||
Ayan Musse, Outreach Worker |
YWCA Board Members
Kate Loging, PresidentEide Bailly | Sarah Richards, Vice PresidentJones Metal Products |
Sue Keithahn, TreasurerProGrowth Bank | Jeff Halbur, SecretaryMSU College of Education |
Kevin VelasquezBlethen, Gage & Krause | Jennifer SpaudeHickoryTech |
Maria Baxter-NuamahAdvancement Relations | Marsha DanielsonSouth Central College |
Jennifer FaustSnell Motors | Mary Lou KudelaRetired Principal |
Nicole SchroederPaulsen Architects | Gretchen TaylorRetired |
Heather ThielgesEide Bailly |





