Meet The Board
Amy Green
President
Northeast Iowa Community College
12+ years in WLN &
6 years on WLN Board
Monthly Luncheons
"Personally, I like the monthly luncheons. It's an opportunity for a quick hour of professional development and the opportunity to network with other members."

Jill Gogel
Past-President
Dupaco Community Credit Union
10+ years in WLN &
8 years on WLN Board
Women of Achievement (WOA)
"My favorite WLN event is Women of Achievement. It is so rewarding to honor all of the amazing women in our community during the WOA awards ceremony."

Malorie Gorman
President-Elect
Cottingham & Butler
5 years in WLN &
4 years on WLN Board
Small Networking Events
"The Connections networking events are my favorite because they make networking feel accessible and intentional. The smaller format creates space for genuine conversations and meaningful connections in a way that can be harder to achieve at larger events. They encourage me to step outside my comfort zone, meet new people, and build relationships that often extend well beyond the event itself."

Codi Putnam
Treasurer
Origin Design
6 years in WLN &
3 years on WLN Board
Annual Connect Experience (ACE)
"Favorite event is probably the golf outing; it was the first event I attended that I really started to get to know more people that were involved with WLN. It’s such a women supporting women day too. All the golf comments playing with women are so great even if it’s a bad shot you always find something positive to say."

Kaley Rigdon Burgmeier
Secretary
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
9 years in WLN &
5 years on WLN Board
Small Networking Events
"The Connections and small group events are some of my favorites because they’re fun, casual, and make building relationships feel natural. Some of my strongest WLN relationships have come from these gatherings because they create space for genuine conversations. I always leave feeling more connected to the organization, energized, and inspired by the incredible women who make up our community."

Emma Bible
Co-Communications Director
Kunkel & Associates
3 years in WLN &
2 years on WLN Board
Annual Connect Experience (ACE)
"My favorite WLN event is the Annual Connect Event (ACE) because it brings our entire mission to life in one day: Develop. Connect. Recognize. From strengthening our leadership and professional skills through inspiring speakers, to building meaningful connections with fellow WLN members, ACE embodies what WLN is all about."

Amy Davidshofer
Co-Communications Director
Wartburg Theological Seminary
2 years in WLN &
1 year on WLN Board
Small Networking Events
"I love WLN Connection Small Group Events because they create opportunities to step away from the everyday routine and connect with other members. From book club discussions to fun activities like jewelry making, each event offers a welcoming way to build friendships, learn something new, and enjoy time together."

Theresa Leisen
Programming Director
Northeast Iowa Community College
5 years in WLN &
2 years on WLN Board
Annual Connect Experience (ACE)
"The Annual Connections Experience is my favorite event of the year because it combines professional development, connection and fun throughout the day. The flexibility of attending a full day or just the half that suits you is a nice effortless way to fit everyone's interests and schedules."

Robyn McDermott
Connections Director
Pigott
8 years in WLN &
6 years on WLN Board
Annual Connect Experience (ACE)
"ACE is my favorite event because it has great speakers and I love connecting with all the WLN members."

Lisa Anderson
Membership Director
American Realty
18 years in WLN & 3 years on WLN Board
Annual Connect Experience (ACE)
"My favorite event is ACE!! I love this event because of the mix of the education in the morning and fun with colleagues out on the golf course!"

Nicole Link
Co-Special Events Director
HealthCheck360
8 years in WLN &
4 years on WLN Board
Annual Connect Experience (ACE)
"What makes ACE so special to me is the energy in the room. Every year, I leave feeling inspired, recharged, and motivated. ACE is more than just an event. It's a reminder of the value of investing in yourself, building your network, and embracing opportunities that can shape both your career and your personal journey."

Melissa Schmitt
Co-Special Events Director
New Eagle Wealth Management
6 years in WLN &
3 years on WLN Board
Women of Achievement (WOA)
"WOA - What I love most about the Women of Achievement Awards is that they remind us to pause and celebrate the remarkable women among us. Their stories inspire us to grow as leaders, invest in others, and continue building a stronger, more connected community."

Jessica Schlader
Member At Large
Opening Doors
5 years in WLN & 1 year on WLN board
Monthly Luncheons
"This is my first year serving on the board, and I’m excited to be more involved with the organization. One of my favorite WLN traditions is definitely the luncheons; they’re always such a great opportunity to connect, learn, and spend time with other members!"

Kelly Jo Fassbinder
Member At Large
Origin Design
10+ years in WLN & 1 year on WLN Board
Monthly Luncheons
"I love the monthly luncheons with the different speakers and topics, but really enjoyed the jewelry making!"

