Board & Staff - The Women's Network

Board of Directors

Stephanie Gaskill Jakub
Board Chair
Owner, Stephanie Jakub Homes

Andy McFayden
Vice Chair, Advisory DFS Chair
Executive Director, Strategic Communication, WSU Tech

Cameron Dawson
Secretary
Criminal Intelligence Analyst, KBI

Kelley Williams
Treasurer
Retired VP of Administration, Friends University

Karen Callaway
Director
Senior Vice President/ Chief Risk Officer, Meritrust Credit Union

Sr. Mary Catherine Clark, ASC*
Director
Regional Counselor for the US Adorers

Sr. Patty Owens, ASC*
Director
RN, Independent Caregiver

Daniel Murphy
Director
Web Technology Specialist, Newman University

Nicole Howerton
Director
Owner/President, Howerton+White Integrated Marketing Agency

Omar Franco
Director
Safety Director, Pearson Construction LLC

Mary Mann
Director
Employment Specialist, Workforce Alliance

Bridget Turner
Director
CFO/ Controller, Vision Communication

Sr. Diana Rawlings, ASC*
Director

Sylvia Pierson
Director
Communcations & External Relations, Textron

Megan Storie
Director
Attorney, Kansas Legal Services

Danita Mason
Director
Senior Director Human Resources, Friends University

*ASC, a member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, a Catholic religious order of sisters.

Staff

Tisha Cannizzo, Executive Director

Tisha Cannizzo joined The Women’s Network as Executive Director in July 2023. Ms. Cannizzo’s unparalleled dedication to empowering women, coupled with her extensive proficiency in various capacities, makes her the perfect fit to lead the network into a brighter future.

A strong academic foundation in Women’s Studies from Wichita State University has been the cornerstone of her impressive 30-year career, equipping her with a deep understanding of the unique challenges women face in our society.

An impressive track record of leadership in the non-profit sector, combined with her extensive collaborative work in preparing citizens for employment at the Workforce Center, showcases her unwavering commitment to empowering women to achieve their career aspirations. Her experience and education directly align with the promotion and relationship development needs of The Women’s Network, made her an ideal candidate for the Executive Director role.

“I am honored to lead the staff and volunteers at The Women’s Network who are committed to empowering women in our community,” expressed Ms. Cannizzo. “I am eager to collaborate with this dedicated team to identify priorities and employ effective methods that will help women heal, grow, and achieve self-sufficiency for their families.”

Ms. Cannizzo’s extensive involvement, combined with her integrity and deep desire to elevate women, positioned her as a strong candidate for the Executive Director position at The Women’s Network.