WLC Leadership

The WLC is governed by a volunteer Steering Committee. The Committee consists of 17 women leaders who direct the efforts of the WLC

2011 United Way Womens Leadership Council Steering Committee

2012 Women's Leadership Steering Committee Members


Lisa Cade, Chairwoman
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC
Gayle Harris
Durham County Health Dept.
Sandra Birckhead, Vice Chairwoman
GlaxoSmithKline
Christina Holloway
The Redwoods Group
Emily H. Andrews
First Citizens Bank, Retired
Pat Kramer
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Dr. Jacqueline Applegate
Bayer CropScience
Dr. Anitra Manning
YWCA of the Greater Triangle
Erika Braun
Golden Corral Corporation
Jeanene Martin
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Mariela Cabaleiro
First Citizens Bank
Linda F. Perry
Community Volunteer
Dr. Tara Fikes
Orange County Housing Department
Marqueta Welton
Durham County Government
Lisa Gilliland
RTI International
Bernadette Spong
Rex Healthcare
Darlene Goldbach
Crescent State Bank

Three Subcommittees help the Steering Committee carry out the work of the WLC

  • Engagement Subcommittee: Responsible for member retention by educating, engaging and connecting women with the key issues facing our community
  • Membership Subcommittee: Responsible for identifying and implementing strategies to recruit new members for the WLC
  • Annual Celebration Subcommittee: Responsible for designing and coordinating the signature annual event to recognize and celebrate the remarkable efforts of women and girls in our community