Deb Guy, MS.Ed, Executive Director – Creative. Resourceful. Loyal. My best work has been accomplished by listening and remembering people’s questions and ideas to then make connections with lasting impact.  Began serving Women’s Exchange in May, 2011.

Board of Directors

Jennifer Herrington is passionate about empowering girls and women to change the world through innovative programming and education. Jennifer has spent her entire career in education with a focus on innovation, outcomes, and student success. She has led product management, implementation, and business development teams for large education companies and edtech startups and also has classroom teaching experience in both middle and high schools. Jennifer currently consults for organizations such as the Three Pillars Initiative and Advancing Girls.

Anna Nalls, Treasurer  is owner of a boutique CPA firm in Evanston; Women’s Exchange business Sponsor, involved in community and always ready to lend a hand; a problem solver; a mother to two awesome young men and two great dogs.

Stephanie Nanney, President began her career in financial services in 2003, understanding the importance of financial planning since a child. My father taught me that in dealing with important complex topics, from retirement strategies to next generation planning, to remember that I’m in a business of long-term relationships. It has been tremendously rewarding for me as I work tirelessly to help my clients achieve their Private Vista. I have a wonderful husband James and two daughters, Regan and McKenzie.  Also, a Women’s Exchange business Sponsor.

Renée Richart, Secretary has been retired from a major medical association for ten years. She is currently a member of the North Shore Chapter of the Angel Harvey Family Health Center of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago and a member of the Alpha Hospitality Team at Divine Mercy Parish. Renée lives in Glencoe and is a devoted grandmother of four young, fabulous grandchildren. She enjoys staying connected with family and friends, travel, live performances, and community involvement. 

Cathy Shaw, Grew up in Kenilworth, attended Joseph Sears School then on to New Trier East. Raised my son, Jack, in Wilmette. Love the monthly book club meetings along with the authors’ talk; participate in their outdoor, twice weekly walking group and attend as many of their events as possible. Have also been a member of St. Joseph’s Church Women’s Club for over 20 years. Serve as the treasurer for my family’s foundation which keeps me involved with many wonderful charities in the Chicagoland area.

Past Presidents

Lauren Szwiec
Catherine Borowski
Whitney Liptay
Anne Wieboldt
Kate Coughlin
Susan Gaud
Candace Tesler
Holly Marihugh
Jane Perisho
Linda Smith
Judy Archambault
Anne Horn
Joan Ritsch
Cathy Kennedy Freechak
Helen Lauck
Mary Shepherd
Sally Sprowl
Judy Archambault
Mary Satherlie
Jan Smith
Holly Hudnut Halliday
Marge Meyers Graham
Paulette Brown
Mary McLaughlin