Our Team

Susan Rittscher
President & CEO
srittscher@cweonline.org
(617) 532-0222

Susan has over 30 years of non-profit experience and 17 years of experience as a CEO. Most recently, Susan was director of Executive and Volunteer Development for the YMCA of the USA, with responsibility for educating and training the executive and volunteer leaders of the nation’s 2,600 YMCAs. Susan was formerly President and CEO of the Greater Providence YMCA, where she served for 12 years. While there, she led the first successful capital campaign in two decades and oversaw 200 percent growth as well as 88 percent growth in program and membership. Susan has held other key leadership roles, having served on the boards of the United Way, Leadership Rhode Island, Leadership Broward, the Junior League, University Club and in particular, the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island, where Rittscher worked to make the mission of the organization, “to advance equity and social justice for women and girls,” a reality. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Service Leadership and Management from Springfield College, and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare from California State University, Chico.

Michelle "Mickey" A. Riendeau, 
Director of Communications & Membership
mriendeau@cweonline.org
617-532-0233

Michelle "Mickey" Riendeau has over twenty-five years of experience in communications, marketing, fund development, and project management. Her responsibilities at CWE are to lead the communications, special events, website, social media, and enterprise enhancing projects. She comes to CWE from the International Tennis Hall of Fame where she was the Director of Membership and Annual Giving. During her time there, she created the “Members First” program with Lee Sessions Jr., and Hall of Famer, Donald Dell and the “Love this Game” campaign. Prior to that, she served at the YMCA of Greater Providence as the Vice President of Communications and Marketing and the Greater Boston YMCA as the Director of Communications and Special Events. Mickey has won numerous awards for her efforts including the Bell Ringer Merit Award for Online Multimedia from the Publicity Club of New England and the Golden Triangle Awards for Annuals Reports, Membership, Program Promotion, Videos, and Special Events. She holds a BA degree from Mount Union College in Ohio.

Lori Allen
Manager of Corporate, Foundation & Government Giving
lallen@cweonline.org
617-532-0244

Lori joined CWE in August 2010 as Manager of Corporate, Foundation and Government Giving. Her role is to research, write and manage grant proposals that support CWE’s operations and programs, including scholarships for our low-income clients. She has over 15 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector in both program and fundraising roles for organizations such as the Maine Development Foundation and the Boston Children’s Museum. She has secured grant funding and managed projects for a range of economic and community development initiatives including downtown revitalization programs, technical assistance for small business owners, and municipal infrastructure projects. She came to CWE to support the organization’s growth and its commitment to helping women entrepreneurs succeed. She holds a BA from the University of Hartford and an MPA from the University of Memphis.

Jodi Baier
Manager WBENC & Corporate Relations
jbaier@cweonline.org
(617) 532-0238

Jodi Baier oversees all aspects of the CWE’s women’s business certification program (WBENC), including business development, marketing, and program management. Prior to her current role with CWE, Jodi spent over 20 years in marketing, communications, and business development across multiple industries, including consumer durables, advertising, high tech, higher education, and nonprofit. Jodi has held senior management positions with such organizations as Ingalls Quinn & Johnson, Ford Motor Company, Excara, Suffolk University, Babson Executive Education, and FreshAddress. She earned her MBA from the Tuck School at Dartmouth and her BA from Kenyon College. Jodi is also a degreed Pastry Chef, and owns and operates her own small business, an online chocolate shop.

Natasha Fevre
Program Coordinator
nfevre@cweonline.org
617-532-0224

Natasha Fevre joined CWE in July 2012. She received a BA in Modern Languages from the University of Oxford, and decided to put her Russian skills to good use by moving to Moscow. Natasha started her career as the International Programs Coordinator for Language Link, Russia.  After nearly three years of coordinating marketing, logistics and database management for the International Programs department, she made the decision to further her education and expand her skill set. Natasha completed a Graduate Certificate in Statistics from the University of Sheffield, and is looking forward to using those skills and her experience in her new role as Program Coordinator for WBENC. Natasha is dedicated to the mission of CWE, and is a firm believer that the only way to achieve true equality is to educate and empower women to believe in their own capabilities.

Katie Tukey
Development Manager
ktukey@cweonline.org
617-532-0248

Katie Tukey joined CWE in June 2012. After completing her studies at the University of Florida and the University of Delaware, Katie began her career as the Membership Coordinator at the American Public Garden Association. Building on that experience, she focused her professional aspirations on the nonprofit world where she worked at various organizations including Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.  For over seven years, Katie oversaw gift and data processing and the Raisers Edge database during the most aggressive capital campaign in the College's history.  Most recently, Katie has served as Assistant Director of Membership & Annual Giving at the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum where her responsibilities have included streamlining development processes and procedures, overseeing direct mail solicitations and stewarding members. Inspired by the vision and accomplishments of CWE, Katie is excited to help further its mission and contribute to its important work.

Gina Marciano
Program Manager Boston & Community Classroom
gmarciano@cweonline.org
617-532-0257

Gina Marciano joined CWE in March 2010.  As the Boston Women’s Business Center Program Manager, she serves as the primary point of contact for those interested in accessing training and counseling services.  She is responsible for managing and performing outreach for the center’s programs that take place in the Boston office, the City of Cambridge and at Harvard University’s Innovation Lab.

Gina has dedicated her professional life to supporting emerging entrepreneurs in realizing their business goals.  She began her career at one of the largest US based microcredit lenders, ACCION USA, where she held both administrative and marketing-focused positions.  She later transitioned into the role of Business Counselor at a community development corporation where she taught courses and coached individual clients on business plan development.  She holds a Bachelor’s of Finance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an MBA with a concentration in Global Management from Babson College.  She has lived and traveled extensively abroad in Latin America and speaks Spanish fluently.

Kaitlyn Krauskopf
Executive/Program Assistant
kkrauskopf@cweonline.org
617-532-0225

Hailing from a small town in Indiana, Kaitlyn obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies from Smith College in 2010. Prior to working at CWE, Kaitlyn worked in a small fitness center outside of Boston as a fitness consultant and membership sales advisor, where she helped women achieve their health and fitness goals. With a passion for women's issues and a commitment to female empowerment, Kaitlyn joined CWE in the Fall of 2011 as Program and Executive Assistant. She enjoys being the first point of contact for all clients and visitors in the Boston office, and she also plays a key role in the marketing and delivery of classes and business consulting. Alongside her Program responsibilities, Kaitlyn also supports the CEO and Board of Directors with daily administrative tasks. Kaitlyn is extremely passionate about strengthening women through economic empowerment, and she is thrilled to be doing this as part of the CWE team.

Ivette Olmeda
Program Manager
iolmeda@cweonline.org
508-453-9206

Ivette Olmeda joined CWE on June 2002. Ivette is the Program Manager at CWE Central Massachusetts office. Prior to coming to the Center for Women and Enterprise, Ivette was Senior Fund Accountant for PFPC, Inc. in Westborough, MA for 8 years.  She brings strong analytical and problem solving skills to CWE that are extremely beneficial to the organization and its clients.  Her ability to understand and communicate effectively with a diverse client base has been invaluable in her role as training specialist.  In her many years as supervisor she has demonstrated proven methods of balancing time and resources within defined projects and deadlines.

Ivette has been a volunteer treasurer at a local church for the last 18 years where she maintains the bookkeeping.  Also, as a member of the church board, she contributes to the yearly budget and the planning of the financial forecast. She holds a BA in Business Administration from Inter American University in Puerto Rico.

Rae Lynn Glispin
Program Assistant
rglispin@cweonline.org
508-453-9209

Rae Lynn Glispin joined CWE in June 2008 as Program Assistant in the Central Massachusetts office in Worcester.  Her role is to assist the Program Manager with the day-to-day operations of the Worcester office, including registering members, preparation of program materials, arranging consulting sessions, instructing various workshops and tracking performance.

Rae Lynn is a business graduate of Nichols College in Dudley, MA.  The first two decades of her working career were in the health and auto insurance industries.  After 18 years of service her position was eliminated.  This gave her the opportunity to realize her dream of being a business owner.  In 2007, with the help of CWE, she was able to launch her own small business.  After working with other women who had that same dream, she realized another passion; helping women launch and grow their businesses, so she jumped at the chance to take a position at CWE where she continues to be inspired by others on a daily basis.

Carmen Diaz-Jusino
Senior Program Manager
cdiazjusino@cweonline.org
401-427-6532

Carmen has been with the Center for Women & Enterprise, Providence office for the past five years. She has a diverse array of professional experience that includes an Educator, Community Resources Representative, Job Developer, Counselor for Teenagers, Spanish Interpreter and Manager. Carmen is also an entrepreneur having started a learning center in her home country, the Dominican Republic. Today she is the Program Director for the Center for Women & Enterprise in Providence, Rhode Island. Carmen was awarded by the U.S. Small Business Administration the “Women Business Champion” award in 2010 as well as the “Extraordinary Women” award in 2011 in the area of Business Development. Her dedication, hard working attitude, and innovative approach make her a known leader in the fields of business, women’s leadership and community development in Rhode Island.

Nicole Girard
Program Assistant
ngirard@cweonline.org
401-427-6530

Nicole Girard joined CWE in the fall of 2012.  She is the Program Assistant for the Providence office and oversees administrative responsibilities, program execution, consulting and marketing set up and delivery.  Nicole’s first position at CWE was as an intern during the summer of 2012.  She had just graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and was looking to gain experience in the work place.  While interning Nicole learned so much and loved the welcoming and unique environment CWE has to offer.  When a vacancy at the Program Assistant position came about Nicole decided to apply and was fortunate enough to be chosen.  She is a supportive and engaged listener and resource connector for CWE’s clients.  Nicole has always believed strongly in, and has been passionate about, the importance of creating opportunities for women.  She is now able to actively help women expand their presence in the business community at CWE and demonstrate her commitment to advocacy, equality and the empowerment of women.