Women of Color in Leadership

Hello ladies! Come join us at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rum Bar for our SisterNET event on Saturday, February 15th from 4pm-6pm. Whether you're looking to make new friends, expand your professional network, or just have a good time, SisterNET is the place to be! We hope to see you there! Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gA2Aehjr Best, WOCL Leadership Team

Hello ladies! We want to thank everyone who attended last month's event. We received great feedback as it relates to your interests around financial wellness education and practices. Come join us on December?7th from 11:30pm-3pm for an engaging session on debt management, saving, investing, and intergenerational financial trauma tailored to women?of color. Please bring a friend and feel free to invite other like-minded women leaders of color who may benefit from this event. Registration Link:?https://lnkd.in/gK4GETzz We cannot wait to see you again and look forward to sharing space. Sincerely,? Karen, Kelina, Shanelle, and Veronica

Meet our Strategic & Research Officer Veronica Deenanath, the co-founder of Emergent Evaluation Group–a consulting firm that uses a system-based equity approach to help organizations understand the impact of their work and a Manager for Program Innovation and Research at the Minnesota Office of Higher Education for the Get Ready Program. Dr. Deenanath received her Ph.D. in Family Social Science with a Program Evaluation emphasis from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and is a Certified Professional Project Manager through the University of St. Thomas. She is passionate about racial equity in education, creating a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and building wealth for Black, Indigenous, Communities of Color. Her work focuses on college and career access and success, workforce development, immigrant and first-generation college students and families. Her goal is to leverage community expertise to build generational wealth–both tangible and intangible.

Meet our Chief Operations Officer Kelina Morgan, Life coach, business coach, minister, and director of housing programs at Agate Housing and Services. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Social Work, Sociology, and Youth Studies.?Kelina's purpose is to support women who have experienced discouragement, disappointment, and low self-esteem while moving forward into life and purpose.

Meet our Chief Financial Officer Karen Washington, a seasoned business owner, a Minnesota native, with over 20 years in the financial industry who's passionate about empowering women leaders, youth and community. Her dedication in helping others extends beyond her coaching practice; Karen is actively involved in non-profit work throughout the cities like Women of Color in Leadership promoting wellness, creativity & restoration.

Meet our Chief Executive Officer/Founder Shanelle Hall, the founder of Women of Color in Leadership, driven by a deep commitment to supporting her community. With over 19+ years of experience in nonprofit work, community engagement, and financial wellness education, Shanelle brings a wealth of expertise to her role. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Brown College and serves on the Advisory Board for the University of Minnesota State-Mankato. Additionally, she is the Board Chair for We Resolve, a nonprofit organization based in St. Paul, MN. Shanelle dedicates her time to leading as a mentor, volunteering, and passionately serving others. A native of St. Paul, she values time with family and friends, enjoys traveling, hosting events, and networking. Her mission is to empower, educate, and collaborate with individuals and organizations focused on advocacy and advancing equity.

Hello Community! We are excited to introduce Women of Color in Leadership, a nonprofit organization based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Women of Color in Leadership (WOCL) was founded in January 2024 by Shanelle Hall, who sought to create a community for women who share the unique experience of navigating spaces that often overlook women of color. Shanelle envisioned a space where women could embrace their authentic selves while accessing resources for both personal and professional growth. This vision inspired the birth of WOCL, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowerment, financial education, and mentorship. Our mission is to support the whole woman by fostering connections that promote health and wellness among women of color in leadership. We believe that every woman is a leader—whether in her career, at home, within her family, community, church, or neighborhood. Join us on this journey of collaboration, networking, and sisterhood. We can't wait to welcome you!