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Our Board and Advisors

Our board members and advisors are a diverse group of accomplished professionals who bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and passion to the Women's Coaching Alliance, guiding our organization in its mission to empower young women through coaching and leadership development.

Pam Baker

Founder

In 2022 when her husband Doug died of pancreatic cancer shortly after diagnosis, Pam founded the Women's Coaching Alliance in honor of Doug’s efforts to grow the number of women coaching youth sports.

Jane Goodell

Board Member

Develop and deliver workshops, Jane spent 20 years as a television reporter and anchor, working at the Fox network, plus several local television markets, including St. Louis, Milwaukee and Portland, Maine. programs, and educational events.

Chris Ardito

Board Member

I recall from my youth that although coming from a wonderful family and being a top student and athlete, I was consistently either directly or indirectly told that “girls can’t do....

Jay Banfield

Board Member

Jay Banfield is a social entrepreneur with experience in the private, public, nonprofit, and educational sectors. He currently serves as the Chief Officer of Economic Mobility at All Home where he leads the development of regional policies and initiatives designed to provide economic stability, drive economic mobility, and ultimately create wealth for those with extremely low incomes and those with multiple barriers to employment in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Jen Millet

Board Member

Jen Millet is an authentic CMO with 20+ years’ experience leading culturally relevant brands across technology and entertainment. She has developed a deep expertise of brand strategy, product marketing and performance media. Jen has built and scaled marketing teams from early-stage start-ups to large public companies and successfully manages 200M+ marketing budgets.

Vivek Shah

Board Member

Vivek considers himself a Lifelong Learner, Inspirer and Collaborator. He is on the journey of leading Infinite Potential (IP), an organization that empowers individuals and organizations to reach their potential and fulfill their greatest dreams. Specifically, IP provides coaching to CEOs, athletes and coaches and co-creates cultures for ultra high performing organizations.

Kathy Koo

Board Member

Kathy Koo is Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at MedicAlert Foundation, a nonprofit that created the original medical ID bracelet in 1956, and since then has been the leader in providing safety and peace of mind for people living with chronic medical conditions.

Danielle Slaton

Advisory

Danielle played soccer for the U.S. Women’s National Team from 2000-2005, earning a silver medal at the 2000 Olympic Games and a bronze at the 2003 Women’s World Cup.

Poonam Prasad

Advisory

Poonam Prasad is Founder and President of Prasad Consulting & Research. In the face of drastic government funding cuts to nonprofits in the late 1980s, she established the firm in 1989 to help charities attract private philanthropic dollars to make up for the greatly reduced levels of public support.

Our Team

Meet the dedicated team behind the Women's Coaching Alliance, working tirelessly to create opportunities for young women to become leaders through coaching.

Pam Baker

Founder

In 2022 when her husband Doug died of pancreatic cancer shortly after diagnosis, Pam founded the Women's Coaching Alliance in honor of Doug’s efforts to grow the number of women coaching youth sports.

Kathy Toon

Curriculum Designer

Kathy Toon grew up in Portland, Oregon where she competed in youth volleyball, softball, tennis and swimming. She played tennis at Pepperdine University and graduated with honors in Sports Medicine and Nutrition.

Darnell King

Creative Graphic Designer

Darnell King, finds his truest expression through a profound love for both art and sports. With an eye for creativity and a heart for athletics, he effortlessly weaves his passions into visually captivating designs.