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The International Women’s Forum Arizona has announced its 2026 Board of Directors, a group of local professionals who will help guide the organization’s work to support women’s leadership across the state.
The board will also oversee the launch of the Leadership Fellows Program: Women Opening Doors to Women this fall, which is aimed at developing emerging women leaders through training, mentorship, and networking, according to a press release.
“We are thrilled to welcome our 2026 Board of Directors,” Ms. JoAnn Holland, board president of IWF Arizona, said. “This remarkable group brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective that will be instrumental in driving our mission forward. It is my distinct honor to extend a heartfelt welcome to these extraordinary leaders.”
Board members will serve a one‑year term concluding on Dec. 31, 2026. The members are:
JoAnn Holland of Central Phoenix Women, East Valley Women, and Women of Scottsdale (president) (Chandler)
Adelaida Severson of Bushtex, Inc. (vice president) (Gilbert)
Carey Chambers of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust (treasurer) (Gilbert)
Lisa Hartsock of Valleywise Health (secretary) (Phoenix)
Heather Rausch of Foxfire Events & Joyfully Centered (membership chair) (Glendale)
Lauren Chazal of Headlands Research (mission advancement chair and program chair) (Scottsdale)
Hershey Khan of Ignite AI (communications co‑chair) (Chandler)
Mindy Weinstein of Market MindShift (communications co‑chair) (Scottsdale)
Shannon Clancy of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (at large) (Phoenix)
Vanecia Kerr of United Way Tucson (at large) (Tucson)
Mary Mitchell of Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine (at large) (Laveen)
The International Women’s Forum Arizona is a nonprofit organization and an affiliate of the national International Women’s Forum, headquartered in Washington, DC. The Arizona forum includes more than 100 women leaders across sectors including business, government, the arts, academia, and the nonprofit community.
The organization engages with a global network of more than 8,400 women leaders in 35 countries and 77 forums through leadership conferences, member gatherings, and programs featuring voices across global affairs, business, science, and the arts.
