NFBPWC 2022 GA Program

NOMINEES FOR OFFICE

PRESIDENT –
Megan Shellman-Rickard

As President of NFBPWC for the 2020-2022 term I had the
aspiration to light a path for our future that promoted solidarity,
diversity, inclusion, innovation, and experience. There were specific
goals that were set for our organization to achieve during my term:

- Encourage a diverse membership across generations
- Cultivate leaders from all walks of life and at every phase of their
careers
- Create a more vibrant space for virtual interactions that span
across the nation and globe
- Increase our relevancy by aligning with like-minded organizations so that we can achieve
our mission more fully

Over the past two years we have worked hard with the Executive Committee, the Board of
Directors, and many of our inspirational members to achieve a start to these goals. My
leadership journey, as our President, has been full of both humbling and empowering
moments. I hope to continue this path of leadership as I work to provide a map for the next
generation of leaders. We have created a solid foundation of organizational memory, structure,
and inspiration. We are the foremothers our future is looking to find, and I humbly ask for the
honor to lead this organization for another term.

BPW SERVICE, LEADERSHIP ROLES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2020 – 2022 NFBPWC President
2015 – 2020 NFBPWC 1st Vice President
2017 – 2021
2016 – 2017 BPW Colorado IT Chair
BPW Colorado 1st Vice President of Membership
BPW Boulder 1st Vice President of Membership

2015 – 2017 IFBPW Sub-Regional Coordinator for
North America BPW Colorado Immediate Past-
President

2015-2016 BPW Colorado IT Chair
BPW Colorado Fundraising Chair
BPW Colorado Outreach Committee Co-Chair
BPW Boulder VP of
Marketing BPW
Boulder Grants
Chair

2014-2015 BPW Colorado President, 2nd Term

2013-2014 BPW Colorado (Colorado Business Women) President,
1st Term

2013-2015 BPW Boulder Grants Chair

2014 BPW Colorado (Colorado Business Women) 2014 Midyear
Conference Chair BPW Colorado (Colorado Business Women)
2014 Annual Convention Chair BPW Boulder Young Careerist
Chair

2012-2013 BPW Colorado (Colorado Business Women) President-Elect
BPW Colorado (Colorado Business Women) Strategy Team
Leader
BPW Boulder Immediate
Past-President BPW Boulder
VP Marketing

2012 BPW Colorado (Colorado Business Women) Young Careerist Chair

2011-2012 BPW Boulder President, 2nd Term

2010-2011 BPW Boulder President, 1st Term

2009-2010 BPW Boulder President-Elect
BPW Boulder Celebration of Women Chair

2009 BPW Colorado Celebration of Women Chair
BPW Boulder Young Careerist Mentor

2008 BPW Boulder Celebration of Women Chair
BPW Boulder Young Careerist Representative at BPW Colorado’s State Convention - 2nd
Place

VICE PRESIDENT – MEMBERSHIP
Kathy Kelly

BPW SERVICE, LEADERSHIP ROLES AND
ACCOMPLISHMENTS

BPW Member since 1992 (Livermore, California)

Education: BA, Religious Studies/Women's Studies, University of Colorado

Employment: President, Personnel Profiles, Inc.

NFBPWC Service:

1st VP Marketing 2021-22: At the request of the Executive, I stepped into this vacated position Summer of
2021. I have since collaborated with the Executive, Membership Committee and Web Chair to customize
our digital outreach tools and formalize new member onboarding so that NFBPWC can take full advantage
of the tools we already have in place. If elected, I look forward to working with our leadership to firmly
establish the value of NFBPWC membership with the goal of increasing retention and attracting diversity
in new members that represent today's American businesswomen.

Chair, Lifelong Leadership & Learning (L3) Committee. This effort brought together the best minds in BPW
to review historical Individual Development (ID) materials and bring them current in terms of today's
culture, business practices, and technology.

Afghan Women's Project: Committee and project management service in rapid response to the Afghan
crisis / diaspora in August 2021. The Project is slated to evolve into the next phase, "Women on the
Move" to include business and professional women from all cultures who are immigrating to the United
States.

BPW International: Delegate, United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Oral Statement to

the CSW on behalf of IFBPW

Delegate, Women for Water Partnership

Boulder BPW/BPW Colorado: Served in most Executive capacities including State and Local

President. Supported the re-alliance of the Colorado Federation with NFBPWC

VICE PRESIDENT – ADVOCACY
Daneene Monroe Rusnak

BPW SERVICE, LEADERSHIP ROLES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

As the current 2nd VP of Advocacy, it has been my mission to “bring life” to
our Advocacy Platform by weaving aspects of it through many initiatives,
programs, and committees. As an active member of the DEI, ESD, AWP and
other committees, I consistently help identify issues relative to the NFBPWC
mission. During my tenure, I have presented to our NC and PA affiliates, the
California Federation’s Public Policy Meeting. Additionally, I have served as a
mentor for our two outstanding interns. As the Chair of the Advocacy
Committee (A-Team), I have helped foster a space for members to reflect on,
discuss, and analyze current issues, and to collaborate, create and curate
action steps to address them. The implementation of the OneClick Politics (OCP) digital advocacy
platform has been an exciting accomplishment. This platform has amplified the collective and individual
voices of NFBPWC and our members on issues like the ERA, VAWA, and voting rights. I am equally proud
of leading the effort to develop and implement a process to extend the usage of the platform to include
our committees, chapters/affiliates, and federations to address issues specific to their locale or area of
interest.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

OPEN

TREASURER

OPEN

YOUNG BPW

Emily Van Vleck

BPW SERVICE, LEADERSHIP ROLES AND
ACCOMPLISHMENTS

I began with NBPWC as a summer intern for the NYC chapter. As the
UN/Advocacy intern for BPW-NYC, I represented the organization on
the NGO Committee on Migration and helped develop the chapter's advocacy platform. I was also
responsible for creating content in line with our advocacy platform and designing our Ning website.

After finishing my internship with BPW-NYC, I have continued as a YBPW member, founding and steering
the Afghan Women Project and elected the NYC YBPW representative on the chapter's executive
committee. Through my involvement with the AWP, I have worked to engage YBPW in the US and share
the project internationally. Recently, I have engaged members in NYC to attend the Youth Assembly, a
conference to connect young leaders worldwide and share the work of NFBPWC with others. This should
be a great opportunity to market the organization and interest new members.



NFBPWC SMALL GROUP
WINERY TOUR EXCURSION

11:15A
HERINGER ESTATES

Enjoy a relaxing seated winery
experience in 150 year old Heritage Barn.
Includes a beautiful vineyard view
nestled in the Clarksburg Wine Country.
Location: 30 Minutes from Sacramento

1:30P
BAILARIN CELLARS

Experience a wine tasting flight, enjoy a
glass or a bottle of your preference. In addition,
guests can enjoy cheese/charcuterie boards, or
espresso bar drinks made with locally roasted
organic coffee.
Location: Downtown Sacramento

Chauffered Van Tour -
Meets at Hotel at 11:00 am Returns to Hotel at 3:00 pm
Leaves Hotel for Revolution Kitchen 5:00 - Returns to Hotel at 6:30 pm
COST: $120 / Includes Transportation and Tasting Room Fee
Number of Available Seats: (20) RSVP and payment required by 8/1
Register via the Conference Event Page

RSVP REQUIRED

5:15P
DINNER REVOLUTION WINERY
SELF-PAY (INCLUDE 18% GRATUITY)

Revolution Winery & Kitchen is a neighborhood craft
winery & restaurant in midtown Sacramento
committed to creating space for guests to enjoy
thoughtful hospitality & dining experiences.
Chef/Owner Gina Genshlea commits herself to
providing a unique culinary experience.
Location: Midtown Sacramento