Cathy Standiford,
President
Cathy Standiford of Garden Grove, California, began her one-year term as president on September 1, 2009. As the president, Standiford will oversee strategic planning and program development for the organization. Click here to read more

Sharon Fisher, President-elect
Sharon Fisher of Western Canada began her one-year term as president-elect on September 1, 2009. As the president-elect, Fisher will assist the president with overseeing the strategic planning and program development for the organization. Click here to read more

Jan Martin, Secretary/Treasurer
Jan Marin of Helena, Montana, began her one-year term as secretary-treasurer on September 1, 2009. As the secretary-treasurer, Martin will prepare minutes for board meetings and conventions, as well as oversee Soroptimist's funds and financial accounts. Click here to read more

Leigh Wintz, Executive Director
Leigh Wintz has served as executive director for Soroptimist International of the Americas since 1991. She is responsible for the overall operation and services provided by Soroptimist headquarters. Hired to implement a new organizational strategic plan, Wintz assisted in the total restructuring of Soroptimist International of the Americas' governance system.
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