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 DIRECTOR

Executive Leadership Team
ed@ywcaclinton.org
563-242-2110 x.101

STEPHANIE SOMMERS

MEMBERSHIP & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Executive Leadership Team
operations@ywcaclinton.org
563-242-2110 x.300

Gabi Torres

GRANTS COORDINATOR

grants@ywcaclinton.org
563-242-2110 

Michelle Plasschaert

EMPOWERMENT CENTER DIRECTOR

empowerment@ywcaclinton.org

563-242-2110 x.400

Annie Moody

MARKETING COORDINATOR

marketing@ywacaclinton.org
563-242-2110 x. 102

ERIN MATJE

MEMBER SERVICES - FRONT DESK MANAGER

frontdeskmgr@ywcaclinton.org
563-242-2110 x.106

MEGAN PETERSEN

ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR

accounting@ywcaclinton.org
563-242-2110 x.107

JEANNE MCKENZIE

SENIOR SERVICES COORDINATOR

tj.mckenzie1@gmail.com
563-242-2110 x.301

BEN EVERS

AQUATICS DIRECTOR

Aquatics@ywcaclinton.org
563-242-2110 x.408

AMANDA SNYDER

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING

KRISTIN JENNINGS

STAFF ACCOUNTANT
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

development@ywcaclinton.org
563-242-2110 x. 404

LUANN LARSON​

HEALTH & WELLNESS MANAGER

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.

IMG_7412

YWCA Board Of Directors Listing 2022-2023

First Row

(L to R) Shannon Sander-Welzien, Patti Robinson, Sister Kathleen Holland, Sue Watkins, Megan (Pray) Dove

Second 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.

Contact Us