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

Megan Belcher

Cynthia Cole

Maria C. Green

Jenny Hochenberg

Lily Yan Hughes

Susan S. Lanigan

Contributed $1,000 - $4,999

Rosemary Berkery

Cboe

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

Pauline Debré

Monica Johnson

Victoria Mandell

SUCCESS STORIES

Kellye L. Walker

Kellye Walker, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN), is a seasoned senior executive with over 25 years of experience helping publicly traded companies

Kathleen M. Mahoney

Kathleen M. Mahoney is and Independent Board Member of Village Farms International (NASDAQ VFF),  the former President MDV and Chief Legal Officer of SpartanNash Company (Fortune 500/NASDAQ SPTN), a food

Deborah A. Golden

Deborah A. Golden is an independent board director, corporate advisor and senior executive with over 25 years of experience leading businesses.  She currently serves on the board of directors of