Meet Our Team
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors, proudly known as the Kick Starters, brings together committed leaders who guide HEEL’s mission, shape its direction, and champion opportunities for women in business and education.
Terri-Lynn Melnyk
CHAIR
Operations/Governance
Felica Magee
DIRECTOR
Fund Development
Carrie DeBoon
TREASURER
Finance/Strategy
Sydney Olsen
DIRECTOR
Janelle Morris
SECRETARY
Projects
Sonu Jaswal
DIRECTOR
Marketing & Communications
Catherine Naylen
DIRECTOR
Michelle Berg
DIRECTOR
Thinking Partners
Thinking Partners are experienced sponsors who support students with guidance, insight, and connections that help them grow as leaders and build the careers they aspire to.
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee brings together volunteers who help organize events, fundraising initiatives, and community outreach efforts that support HEEL’s mission and impact.
Pamela Purnell
VOLUNTEER
Katie Sadowski
VOLUNTEER
Kennedy Huzier
VOLUNTEER
Terri-Lynn Melnyk
CO-CHAIR
Felicia Magee
CO-CHAIR
Liz Rudiger
VOLUNTEER
Kitten Heels
The Kitten Heels Program gives young entrepreneurs a chance to pitch their ideas to the HEEL Board of Directors while building public-speaking skills, strengthening financial literacy, and potentially securing early venture capital.
Sophie
Corporate Sponsors
