About Us
Our Mission
The YWCA Clinton, Iowa is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
El YWCA de Clinton, Iowa está dedicado a eliminar el racismo, esforzando mujeres, y promocionando la paz, justicia, libertad, y dignidad para todos.
The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization in the world. Across the globe, we have more than 25 million members in 122 countries, including 2 million members in 300 local associations in the United States. More important than the numbers, is our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We provide safe places for women and girls, build strong women leaders, and advocate for women’s rights and civil rights in Congress.
Volunteer With The YWCA
Thank you for your interest in sharing your time and talents with the YWCA! Volunteers help us to fulfill the mission work of the YWCA, serving our community.
We cannot do it alone, we greatly appreciate your time and consideration! There are many opportunities to volunteer at YWCA Clinton… from answering the phone, teaching a class, serving on a committee, to working on a special event.

We Believe In Hard Work And Dedication
Women come to us in times of crisis.
They come for job training and career counseling.
They come for childcare. They come for health and fitness.
They come for a variety of reasons. But they come.
And they leave with a renewed spirit, new skills,
and stronger lives.
meet our amazing team
SHANNON SANDER-WELZIEN
Executive Leadership Team
ed@ywcaclinton.org
563-242-2110 x.101
STEPHANIE SOMMERS
Executive Leadership Team
operations@ywcaclinton.org
563-242-2110 x.300
Gabi Torres
grants@ywcaclinton.org
563-242-2110
Michelle Plasschaert
563-242-2110 x.400
Annie Moody
marketing@ywacaclinton.org
563-242-2110 x. 102
ERIN MATJE
frontdeskmgr@ywcaclinton.org
563-242-2110 x.106
MEGAN PETERSEN
accounting@ywcaclinton.org
563-242-2110 x.107
JEANNE MCKENZIE
tj.mckenzie1@gmail.com
563-242-2110 x.301
BEN EVERS
Aquatics@ywcaclinton.org
563-242-2110 x.408
AMANDA SNYDER
childrenscenter@ywcaclinton.org
563-242-2190
KRISTIN JENNINGS
accountingdept@ywcaclinton.org
563-242-2110
development@ywcaclinton.org
563-242-2110 x. 404
LUANN LARSON
health@ywacaclinton.org
563-242-2110 x. 304
The YWCA Board of Directors are an integral part of the YWCA as they serve on program and administrative committees, volunteer in numerous ways and make policy. At the heart of the YWCA is its mission and one imperative: Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women.

YWCA Board Of Directors Listing 2022-2023
First Row
(L to R) Shannon Sander-Welzien, Patti Robinson, Sister Kathleen Holland, Sue Watkins, Megan (Pray) DoveSecond Row
(L to R) Allie Kibler, Melanie Kalyan, Charlotte Courtney, Shawn Felts, Jenny Holm, Christine Gallagher, Chris Sterbenz, Rhea Wright, Kathy DeLacy, Gabi Torres, Tracy Reynolds, Missy Kock, Jenny Boysen, Sarah Oldsen
Absent from Photo
Jennifer Austin, Aimee Hammel, Jesse Lawson, Leatha Melton, David Sivright, Jr.