Individual Donors

DirectWomen is incredibly grateful for the support of its alumni and other donors. The generosity of DirectWomen’s donors makes it possible for the organization to continue its important work. 

Thank you to DirectWomen’s 2025 individual donors: 

Contributed $25,000

Contributed $5,000 - $24,999

Maria C. Green

Jenny Hochenberg

Lily Yan Hughes

Susan S. Lanigan

Contributed $1,000 - $4,999

Michele L. Connell

Mark J. Gentile

Peggy A. Heeg

Laura Heltebran

Eve N. Howard

Kim Yapchai

Andrea L. Zopp

Contributed up to $999

Kimberly Y. Chainey

Yen D. Chu

SUCCESS STORIES

Karyn Smith

Karyn Smith is a seasoned public company executive with more than 30 years of experience working with and for high-growth companies, having spent the last several years helping to scale

Marguerite Woung-Chapman

Marguerite Woung-Chapman is an independent corporate director and experienced C-Suite leader. Since May 2020, Ms. Woung-Chapman has served as a director of the General Partner of Summit Midstream Partners, LP

Sheri H. Edison

Until her retirement in June, 2021, Sheri Edison served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Amcor plc, a global leader in the development and production of responsible packaging