Leadership

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Make an Impact with WIFS
Join the WIFS National Board of Directors and help shape the future of women in financial services. We’re seeking passionate leaders committed to attracting, developing, and empowering women across the industry.

Why Join?
Collaborate with industry leaders, influence strategic initiatives, and grow your leadership impact while supporting a strong network of women’s success.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years in financial services preferred
  • Prior board or nonprofit leadership experience a plus
  • Chapter leadership or National Board experience is required to serve in an officer position (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer)
  • Ability to serve a 1–2 year term starting January 1, 2027
  • Willingness to attend meetings and occasional travel

Ready to lead with purpose? Apply by April 30

Looking for other ways to get involved? Submit your interest for WIFS National Committees and Task Forces HERE

2026 Board of Directors

CHRISTY ALECKSON

President
Single Point Advisors
Chapter: Portland-Metro

FIDELMA FARINAS-COBAS

Vice President
Enharmonic Wealth
Chapter: Virtual Chapter

APRILYN CHAVEZ GEISSLER

Treasurer
Gateway Insurance and Financial Services
Chapter: Phoenix

 

ROSE ANN MCDONALD

Secretary
Apogee Financial Partners
Chapter: Atlanta

SUE KURAJA

Immediate Past President
The Consulate Group
Chapter: Phoenix

 

MELISSA ROBINSON

Director of Chapters
Independent Industry Executive
Chapter: West Florida

JULIE PINKERTON

Director at Large
Evozen
Chapter: Virtual Chapter

KRISTI BELL

Co-Director of Education
Integrity
Chapter: Phoenix

 

XI ZHAO

Co-Director of Education
Spinnaker Analytics
Chapter: Virtual Chapter

LEE ANN THOMPSON

Co-Director of Membership
Capital One
Chapter: Atlanta & Virtual Chapter

 

RANDALL WHITE

Co-Director of Membership
ASB Financial Services
Chapter: Virtual

 

EMILY RICHARDSON

Director of Special Projects
Associated Financial Advisors
Chapter: Atlanta, Gold Coast & Virtual Chapter

 

 

STANDING COMMITTEES

Executive

Chair: Christy Aleckson
Members: Sue Kuraja, Fidelma Farinas-Cobas, Aprilyn Chavez-Geissler, Rose Ann McDonald

Leadership Selection (independent committee)

Chair: Sue Kuraja
Members: Christy Aleckson, Third Party

Sales and Marketing

Chair: Emily Richardson
Members: Lee Ann Thompson, Xi Zhao

Membership (Engagement)

Chair: Randall White, Lee Ann Thompson
Members: Julie Pinkerton, Kristi Bell, Emily Richardson

Governance

Chair: Rose Ann McDonald
Members: Christy Aleckson, Sue Kuraja, Fidelma Farinas-Cobas, Melissa Robinson

Finance

Chair: Aprilyn Chavez Geissler
Members: Christy Aleckson, Sue Kuraja, Fidelma Farinas-Cobas

Ad Hoc Committees

Chapters

Chair: Melissa Robinson
Members: Julie Pinkerton, Fidelma Farinas-Cobas, Lee Ann Thompson, Aprilyn Chavez-Geissler

Editorial

Chair: Emily Richardson
Members: Rose Ann McDonald, Randall White, Xi Zhao

Education

Chair: Kristi Bell, Xi Zhao
Members: Rose Ann McDonald, Melissa Robinson

Members-at-Large

Chair: Julie Pinkerton
Members: Melissa Robinson, Randall White

Conference

Members: Christy Aleckson, Aprilyn Chavez-Geissler, Kristi Bell