Blog
Jul 11, 2022
Demetria is the Communications Specialist supporting WREN’s Policy and Programs Team. As a storyteller, Demetria has worked with communities, newsrooms, and organizations to amplify their voice through creative content. They hold a B.A. in Journalism from South Carolina State University and a M.A. in Digital Storytelling from DePaul University. Demetria is a native of Columbia
May 11, 2022
Kenya Cummings serves as WREN’s Manager of Organizing. Kenya is an organizer with a decade of experience. They use their commitment to community voices to help support advocating for change. They are a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a bachelor of science degree in Family Science with a minor in African American Studies.
Jan 21, 2022
As WREN’s Development Manager, Lisa Freudenberger straddles both fundraising and marketing. She plays a pivotal role in engaging WREN’s supporters, identifying new funding opportunities, and advancing our strategic plan. She has held transformational leadership positions at social services and health care non-profit organizations in Hawaii. Before her eleven years in Hawaii, Lisa refined her marketing
Oct 29, 2016
Ashley is the Director of Policy & Government Relations at WREN, leading research and policy objectives with the SC General Assembly primarily in the areas of economic policies, public health, and their related impact. Her experience encompasses legislative advancement from direct lobbying, developing highly productive and functional coalitions, and facilitating valuable research and analysis for
Feb 4, 2020
Kate Mayer serves as WREN’s Director of Development, implementing the organization’s fundraising strategies. Kate has more than a decade of experience in development, supporting nonprofits throughout the Upstate and Midlands of South Carolina. Holding leadership positions with Association of Fundraising Professionals in the Midlands and Together SC’s Development Peer Network, she is dedicated to building
Aug 30, 2019
Mel helps deepen connections with stakeholders and expand WREN’s formidable network of gender justice advocates. Through their role as Director of Organizing, they help galvanize the network to engage in immediate action, as well as develop our capacity for long-term movement building. They have advanced the rights of LGBTQ+ South Carolinians through positions at Alliance
Oct 30, 2016
Brandi is the Chief Operating Officer at the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN). In this role, Brandi is a key contributor to the thought leadership of WREN, leads the development and execution of WREN’s policy and programmatic strategies, and provides strategic direction and leadership to the organization. Brandi brings over 16 years’ experience in
Nov 1, 2016
Ann Warner leads strategic visioning and planning for WREN in partnership with the Board of Directors, as well as management of a talented team, resource mobilization, and program and policy development and evaluation. Ann was born and raised in the South, and has more than twenty years of experience advocating for the rights of women
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