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Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance
The Foundation of AFWA
2365 Harrodsburg Rd, Ste A325
Lexington, KY 40504
p: 800.326.2163 -OR- 859.219.3532
e: afwanational@afwa.org
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Headquarters Staff
Cindy Stanley
Cindy Stanley has over 25 years of experience in Association Management working with Associations on a local, state and national level. Cindy’s philosophy is that “There’s more than one right answer” and she uses that philosophy to help organizations grow. With her leadership development and strategic planning abilities, she has helped organizations develop and implement strategic plans that provide growth, accountability and fiscal responsibility.
ASAE recognized Cindy with their Award of Excellence for her membership recruitment and retention abilities. She is an accomplished leadership trainer and has taught many courses including ethics, team building, real estate, antitrust and fair housing. Cindy was also recognized as HUD’s volunteer of the year in Minneapolis. At the time she earned her CAE designation, she was one of the youngest people ever to earn that designation.
Outside of work Cindy enjoys spending time with her family, riding horses, gardening, kayaking, camping and anything outdoors.
Shane Schaefer
After 30 years of business experience, Shane has provided dynamic leadership and direction in several areas of corporate and association management including strategic planning, marketing, events, association leadership, and implementing fresh innovative programs.
Outside of work you can find her with her family and Obi (Aussie-doodle) enjoying life living for big adventures, anything Disney or Universal related, roller coasters, doing marathons, traveling, cruising, biking, fitness, and home interior design projects.
Experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Crisis Intervention, Event Management, Team Building, and Media Relations. Strong program and project management professional graduated from Defiance College.
Innovative and progressive leader dedicated to non-profit development, student success, and community action. Skilled in grant writing, frontline individual and corporate fundraising, assessments, evaluations, and research. Experience with student affairs and university advancement.
Jessica Montgomery
Jessica graduated from Louisiana State University with a B.A. in English Literature and from Southeastern Louisiana with a M.A. in Organizational Communication. She has experience in education and after school education, nonprofits, and with office management. She enjoys spending time with her husband and extended family, traveling, camping, and hanging out with her Golden Retriever (Wrigley) and her cat (Figaro).