WAND Inc. Staff

Maureen Campbell

WAND/ WiLL Washington Senior Associate
Maureen assists with WiLL and WAND projects, including field outreach and conference planning. Previously, she worked at the Center for Policy Alternatives, which educated progressive state legislators on numerous domestic policy issues. She graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a B.A. in International Studies.

 

Sen. Nan Grogan Orrock

WiLL President (Click here for a full bio)
Sen. Nan Grogan Orrock is responsible for the overall coordination of WiLL: recruitment, communication with members, material development and production, issue identification, and coordination with WAND. A veteran of the civil rights and women’s movements, Nan served ten terms in the Georgia House of Representatives and is serving her first term in the Georgia Senate.

Mahua Heath

Development Associate
Mahua is responsible for advancing WAND’s development efforts through cultivation, stewardship, fundraising and events. Prior to joining WAND, she spent two years at MIT Sloan School of Management as associate director of global engagement where she helped launch the School’s international board program. Before joining Sloan, she spent nearly five years at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley managing the organization’s fundraising events and women’s initiative. Mahua graduated from the University of Vermont with a B. A. in Political Science and has completed graduate coursework in business at Babson College.

Elizabeth Holland

Policy Associate
Elizabeth provides support for all of the activities of the Washington office. Prior to joining WAND, she helped to advance women’s political participation as a Politics & Education Fellow at Women's Campaign Forum and as the Policy Intern for NARAL Connecticut. Elizabeth graduated from Connecticut College in May 2010 with a degree in American Studies and a Gender & Women's Studies minor.

Sen. Sandy Pappas

WiLL Vice President
Sen. Pappas' focus is engaging legislators in media work and active messaging in state & national media outlets. Sandy Pappas was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1984. In 1990, she was elected to the Minnesota Senate. Throughout her career, Sen. Pappas has been a fervent advocate for human rights. Sandy is a lifelong progressive, a supporter of women, has held several leadership positions in the Minnesota Senate, and nationally recognized for her legislative accomplishments.

Elaina Ramsey

Field Coordinator
Elaina mobilizes WAND members and chapters to take action and influence their members of Congress. She first learned the value of grassroots organizing while serving as a Youth Minister in the South Bronx and advocating for children’s educational rights with the Metro Industrial Areas Foundation. Elaina has worked as a Field Organizer in Columbus, OH for Obama’s Campaign for Change in 2008, and as a Beatitudes Society Fellow (Grassroots Outreach) for Jubilee USA in Washington, DC. She holds degrees from Capital University (B.A), American University (M.A) and Wesley Theological Seminary (M.T.S).

Kathy Crandall Robinson

Public Policy Director
Kathy has extensive experience working with grassroots advocates and influencing policy makers on nuclear disarmament and related peace and security issues. She led the Disarmament Clearinghouse and Nuclear Disarmament Partnership and has worked for organizations including Women Strike for Peace, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Alliance for Nuclear Accountability, British American Security Information Council and Union of Concerned Scientists.

Franck Salomon

Controller
Franck has over fifteen years of strong accounting management and technical support experience. Prior to WAND, he served as assistant director for the Haitian Coalition of Somerville, MA and as an information technology supervisor at Olympus Specialty Hospital.

 

Susan Shaer

Executive Director ( Click here for a full bio)
Susan is responsible for the strategic direction, administration and financing  of WAND Education Fund and its programs. She joined the staff in 1993, bringing over two decades of experience in the nonprofit, political, and policy worlds, with a frequent focus on women in politics. Susan leads the Win Without War coalition, and formerly Project Abolition, the Disarmament Clearinghouse and the Nuclear Disarmament Partnership.

 

Adzi Vokhiwa

WiLL President's Associate
Adzi is responsible for assisting WiLL President Nan Grogan Orrock with scheduling, outreach, and program implementation, as well as managing the Atlanta office. Originally from Fort Collins, CO, Adzi has resided in the Atlanta metro area for more than 15 years. She is a recent graduate of Georgia State University, where she earned a B.S. in Public Policy with a Concentration in Planning & Economic Development.

Sara Whitford

Office Manager
A graduate of Brown University, Sara handles various responsibilities in the Arlington office. She has two teenaged daughters, two energetic dogs, and a fiddle-playing husband. Sara is co-chair of the Parish Committee at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington.

 

Rachel Wisch

Public Information Officer
Rachel has come to WAND with multiple years of communications, public relations and marketing experience in both the public and private sectors. She is responsible for the development, distribution and management of messages going from WAND/WiLL to both internal and external audiences through a multitude of communication channels. Rachel has always been committed to helping others help themselves, and is a supporter of women everywhere. She completed her undergraduate studies at Brandeis University (B. A.), and holds a Master of Science in Communications and Public Relations from Lasell College.

Sharon Zimmerman

Deputy Director
Sharon ensures the efficient and effective operation of WAND’s programs, services and business operations. Sharon has extensive experience as a senior executive in national nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining WAND, Sharon served as vice president of programs and services for Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, as well as regional director for the northeast region for Experience Works, a national economic development organization. For over 20 years, Sharon has focused her work on implementing systemic and organizational approaches to achieving progressive social change. She has a master’s degree in social work from Boston University.