Executive Leadership

Kate Rose Marquez  |  Chief Executive Officer

Kate Rose Marquez comes to WiNGS with a strong and deep background, having most recently served as director of development at St. Vincent de Paul Society of North Texas.  Kate Rose has helped various nonprofit and for-profit organizations fulfill their mission through impactful branding and transformative fundraising. She has worked on all sides of the nonprofit equation and understands how to marshal the resources and infrastructure needed to successfully serve the North Texas community.

As the vice president of marketing at The Dallas Morning News (TDMN), Kate Rose led a team of professionals in creating and executing all TDMN and sub-brand communications. In addition, she was the point person for all TDMN’s sponsorships in the North Texas community – crafting multi-year, multi-million dollar partnerships that leveraged the TDMN brand while supporting hundreds of area community efforts.

Kate Rose has also consulted with several area nonprofits to help them evaluate themselves “from soup to nuts,” examining mission, processes, structure and internal database practices, and guided the development of branding, fundraising, board succession plans and long-term goals that further their mission externally. She has an extensive history of fundraising and especially executing large events such as Cotes du Coeur and Go Red for Women for American Heart Association, Partners’ Card for The Family Place, Change is Good for Community Partners of Dallas, among others.

With a heart for service, Kate Rose has served on many regional nonprofit boards over the past 20 years, utilizing her expertise in fundraising, marketing and board development to support their efforts. She also serves on many advisory boards/councils including Community Partners of Dallas, Heroes for Children and Launchability. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame.

Susan Smithson  |  Chief Strategy Officer

Susan Smithson brings more than 20 years of experience in program development and administration to WiNGS. She has worked in public, for-profit, and nonprofit sectors and has held multiple leadership positions for agencies serving the needs of individuals and families.

Susan is committed to decreasing economic and health disparities in the community, and represents WiNGS on numerous community initiatives. Her passion had led her to serve on the Advisory Board for the Center for Community Health, RAISE Texas Board of Directors, and the Information and Education Planning Committee for Parkland Health and Hospital System. Susan holds a B.A. in Psychology from Texas Women’s University.

Leilani Miller  |  Chief Financial Officer

Leilani Miller serves as the Chief Financial Officer for WiNGS. In her role, she is responsible for all financial, HR and operations. Leilani has over 20 years of experience in Accounting and Finance spanning from manufacturing, retail, service and now non-profit. She saw the transition to WiNGS as an opportunity to align her personal values with her professional values.

Leilani is a 17-year Certified Public Accountant with a master’s degree in Accounting and Finance Management. She has called Texas home for 12 years and is excited to be a part of something that promotes the efforts to support and encourage others.

Laura LaRochelle  |  Chief Development Officer

A Dallas native, Laura LaRochelle started her career in the film industry in Los Angeles but moved back to Dallas to run a local production company. After volunteering with different non-profits in Dallas, she decided to change careers and use her fundraising and production skills to work in non-profit.

In her role as CDO, Laura is responsible for providing strategy and implementing WiNGS fundraising efforts. Additionally, Laura oversees WiNGS communication efforts. With over 10 years of relevant experience, Laura is thrilled to be supporting the WiNGS mission and empowering women in her hometown.

Economic Advancement

Selma Welsch, Sr. Director, Economic Advancement and Coaching Institute  |  214.984.8998

Daria Offord, Director, Economic Advancement  |  214.584.2323

Ryan Jackson, Volunteer Manager  |  214.965.5927

Arely Pineda, Family Resource Coach  |  214.395.0859

Arin Dixon, Partnership Coordinator  |  214.802.5098

Jazmin Rose-Mumphrey, Program Coordinator  |  214.956.5952

John Murphy, Career Navigator  |  214.956.5911

Financial Empowerment Center – Oak Cliff Site

Chandler Prejean, Site Manager  |  214.956.5917

David Olarte, Financial Coach  |  214.956.5944

Karina Salas, Financial Coach  |  214.956.5950

Maria Torres, Financial Coach  |  214.956.5945

Alinka Martinez, Financial/Career Coach  |  214.584.2398

Financial Empowerment Center – Pleasant Grove Site

Roland Rapalo, Site Manager  |  214.956.5920

Geobany Espinoza, Financial Coach  |  214.584.2325

Cecille Lopez, Financial Coach  |  214.956.5946

Itzayana Salazar, Financial Coach  |  214.584.2329

Joel Torres, Financial Coach  |  214.584.2335

Financial Empowerment Center – Redbird Site

Lawanda Strhan, Site Manager  |  214.584.2313

Jorenda Hardaway, Financial Coach  |  214.584.2337

Xiomara Rios, Financial Coach  |  214.956.5923

Karla Marquez, Financial Coach  |  214.956.5907

Asia Lee, Financial Coach  |  214.956.5948

Amanda Garrett, Financial/Career Coach  |  214.956.5916

Nurse-Family Partnership

Taylor Burger, RN, BSN, MN, Director, NFP Nurse  |  214.325.0110

Wendy Mosely, RN, BSN, Nurse Manager  |  214.325.3937

Rose Brown, RN, BSN, Nurse Home Visitor  |  214.325.3945

Albania Castro, RN, BSN, Nurse Home Visitor  |  214.584.2319

Oluwadamilola (Lola) Denwe, RN, BSN, Nurse Home Visitor  |  214.956.5922

Joy Edison, RN, BSN, Nurse Home Visitor  |  972.742.0319

LaVannah Hunter, RN, BSN, Nurse Home Visitor  |  469.316.6373

LaMetra Leon, RN, BSN, Nurse Home Visitor  |  214.956.5942

Lindsey Malek, RN, BSN, Nurse Home Visitor  |  214.684.2671

Emily Martinez, RN, BSN, Nurse Home Visitor  |  469.628.2274

Rachel Soltani, RN, BSN, Nurse Home Visitor  |  214.956.5928

Amber Thomas, RN, BSN, Nurse Home Visitor  |  214.325.1032

Wendi Vike, RN, BSN, Nurse Home Visitor  |  214.325.3945

Stephanie Wilson, RN, BSN, Nurse Home Visitor  |  214.243.5211

Brenda Wesson, Nurse-Family Partnership Support  |  214.687.2565

Accounting

Sherron Jones, Accountant  |  214.584.2310

Development

Elizabeth Godwin, Development Coordinator  |  214.584.2307

Abigail Gonzalez, Development Associate  |  469.315.4051

Human Resources

Shatika Bailey, HR Business Partner  |  214.584.2309

Administrative

Sydney Forbis, Executive Assistant  |  214.584.2312