Senior Staff — YWCA Evanston/North Shore

Senior Leadership

Cherese R. Ledet

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President & CEO
Cherese Ledet has served as President/CEO since early 2023. Prior to joining YWCA Evanston/North Shore, Cherese served in leadership positions with YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago for 19 years, where she implemented new initiatives, secured resources, built partnerships, and developed innovative programs that address the community’s needs.
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Kristen White

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Chief Innovation Officer
Kristen White joined YWCA in 2014. Her experience includes more than 18 years in the nonprofit sector working on issues of educational equity and family educational supports nationally, regionally, and in Chicago. Before joining YWCA Evanston/North Shore, she launched a business serving families with young children. Prior to that, Ms. White held a leadership position at Children’s Home & Aid, building a nationally recognized community schools program serving schools.
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Laura Moorehead

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Vice President, Finance & Operations
Since 2018, Laura Moorehead has been a key member of YWCA Evanston/North Shore, now serving as Vice President of Finance and Operations. Laura brings a wealth of experience from diverse industries and an extensive background in accounting and finance at organzations including Rand McNally, Sodexo Dining Services-Northwestern University, and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services.
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Erin Venable

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Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Erin Venable, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, joined YWCA Evanston/North Shore in early 2022. Her experience brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing and strategic communications focused on brand identity, building awareness, and enacting change. Prior to joining YWCA, she worked in strategic marketing roles for the University of Chicago’s Arts + Public Life (APL) initiative, Black Enterprise, Blackbaud, HBO and CompTIA.
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