Our Team
The Team Behind the Mission
DirectWomen is led by a dedicated team of professionals committed to advancing gender diversity in corporate governance. With deep roots in the legal community and a passion for expanding opportunities for women lawyers, our staff works every day to connect accomplished women attorneys with the corporate board seats they’ve earned.
From program delivery and event management to organizational strategy and stakeholder engagement, the DirectWomen team brings the expertise, relationships, and drive that make board placement possible.
Shawn Taylor Kaminski
Executive Director
Shawn joined DirectWomen as its Executive Director in September 2017. She has spent her entire caree…
Kelsey Vuillemot
Director of Programs and Operations
Kelsey Vuillemot joined DirectWomen in August 2018. Prior to joining DirectWomen, Kelsey served as t…
Yessenia Echevarria
Administrative and Events Specialist
Yessenia Echevarria joined DirectWomen in January 2024. Prior to joining DirectWomen, Yessenia serve…
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