Machiko Yamada,
President
Machiko Yamada of Kudamatsu-shi, Yamaguchi, Japan, began her one-year term as president on September 1, 2007. As the president, Yamada will oversee strategic planning and program development for the organization.
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Alice Wells,
President-elect
Alice Wells of Phoenix, Arizona, began her one-year term as president-elect on September 1, 2007. As the president-elect, Wells will assist the president in overseeing strategic planning and program development for the organization.
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Sharon Fisher, Secretary/Treasurer
Sharon Fisher of Western Canada began her one-year term as secretary/treasurer on September 1, 2007. In this role, Fisher will will prepare minutes for board meetings and conventions, as well as oversee Soroptimist's funds and financial accounts.
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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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