Board of Directors
Women’s Money Matters’ Board of Directors help us amplify our voice, reach new volunteers and supporters, and strategize for our organization.
Michelle Brathwaite is Regional Vice President at Primerica. She is also a Communicator, Educator, who helps Achieve Financial Wellness. Michelle in 2009 was promoted to Regional Vice President becoming the first Black female Regional Vice President in Massachusetts. 25+years and counting she has helped families build, grow and pass down generational wealth through investment strategies, estate preservation and taxation strategies. Very active in the Boston community and licensed in 12 states; her true passion is conducting her monthly virtual Building Black Wealth seminar series as well as designing customized Financial Wellness seminars for companies, churches, social organizations and youth groups.
Nina Charnley brings a unique and diverse set of executive leadership, digital transformation, financial, risk and regulated industries, customer experience and consulting expertise to the board room. She has successfully grown, restored and built businesses in every division of Fortune 100 financial services companies serving millions of customers. Nina served as Head of Enterprise Customer Experience for TIAA, a Fortune 100 financial services company with over $1 trillion in assets under management and 5 million customers. As a Senior Managing Director, she was a member of the Executive Leadership Group, a leader for the Digital Transformation Team and Chaired the Customer Experience Board which she created as a governance entity. Over her career in financial services she has run multi- billion dollar businesses, reported to the Board of a large, public regional bank as head of Risk, developed and launched an online bank and several digital products and capabilities. While at Bank of America she created the strategy, infrastructure, template and accountabilities matrix for Bank of America’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program. Nina has deep financial acumen and broad experience across diverse and regulated industries.
Nina has been a speaker at conferences for customer experience, technology, Diversity and Inclusion, women’s financial literacy and diversified financial services. She currently serves as a non executive director on the board of Berkshire Bank (BHLB/NYSE) and is on the Advisory Board of Women’s Business League and has served as a board member and committee chair for Strong Women Strong Girls, RI Children’s Museum and RI Hospital (Lifespan) and a mentor for Babson College, Women’s Money Matters and Everwise.
Sarah Connors is the Vice President of Communications and Patient Advocacy at CG Oncology, a company focused on delivering innovative immunotherapies for people suffering with bladder cancer. Sarah has held a series of leadership roles at small to mid-size pharmaceutical companies, with a focus on immunology and oncology, including Kronos Bio, Karyopharm, Oncopeptides and AMAG Pharmaceuticals. Most recently, Sarah served as Vice President of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at Kronos Bio. Earlier in her career Sarah spent 10 years at Sanofi Genzyme in communications roles of increasing responsibility across multiple divisions. Sarah received her B.A. in English from the College of the Holy Cross and her M.B.A. with a focus in health sector management from Boston University.
Sheila Catenza is Senior Director of Product Analytics at TIAA. With over a decade of experience, Sheila specializes in advanced analytics, AI integration, and enhancing digital engagement. She brings extensive expertise in driving product development and customer success.
Valerie Galvao is a dedicated macro-social work professional and graduated with her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Salem State University. With over a decade of experience in case management, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to service, social justice, and advocacy. Valerie has excelled academically, making the Dean's List in Fall and Spring 2023, and serves on the School of Social Work Student Advisory Council.
Currently, Valerie is honing her skills through an internship at the National Association of Social Workers-Massachusetts Chapter (NASW-MA). Her commitment to social justice is further exemplified by her involvement in legislative advocacy and community service through collaborations with organizations such as One Family Inc. and Agassiz Village Summer Camp. Additionally, Valerie has developed her financial acumen and personal growth skills as a graduate of the Women's Money Matters financial wellness program.
Shannon Gath is a distinguished senior technology executive with over 25 years of experience in the technology, life sciences, and financial services sectors. Currently serving as the Chief Information Officer at Teradyne, she has been instrumental in driving transformative IT initiatives that enhance global business strategies. Shannon's leadership has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition as one of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology by the National Diversity Council and Boston CIO of the Year by InspireCIO. As Board Chair of Women’s Money Matters, she is dedicated to empowering women living on low incomes through financial education and advocacy. Shannon holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University and actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion within her professional community.
Sarah P. Hedges, CFP®, CLU, ChFC, leads MMFA National Sales Strategy at MassMutual. In this role, she manages a portfolio of strategic projects, collaborating with business partners across the company to grow sales, improve ease of doing business and increase advisor and client satisfaction. Sarah brings extensive experience in organizational development, leadership, and communication to our board. She has been a consistent supporter of WMM's mission. “I am incredibly excited to join the Women’s Money Matters Board of Directors, where I can combine my passion for empowering women financially with my 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. I believe this will enable me to make a meaningful impact.”
Imran Malek is a Mergers and Acquisitions attorney at Kirkland & Ellis in Boston. His practice focuses on large corporate transactions with a focus within the biotech and technology space. In addition to his corporate clients, Imran also serves as a pro bono attorney for small businesses and non-profits. Prior to his time as a lawyer, Imran was a software engineer and product manager at multiple startups in the Boston area.
Katherine McCabe is Practice Executive, Asset Servicing. Prior to this Katherine was Senior Vice President, Head of US Asset Owner Sales at State Street. Kate joined State Street from BNYM where she spent 25 years in various operational, service and sales roles, most recently as the US head of Asset Owner business development.
Naznine Tilak is Vice President and Head of Learning, Talent Management and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) at Pegasystems. Prior to joining Pegasystems, Naznine was Global Head of Talent Management at Waters Corporation. She has 15+ years of experience in Human Resources at various companies including Santander Bank, State Street, and Accenture.
Carolyn has over 30 years of experience in fundraising and development, and she brings expertise in major giving, capital campaigns, donor engagement, development research, and governance. She is passionate about helping non-profit organizations fulfill their missions by guiding organizational leaders and boards to success through strategic development planning, needs assessment, and fundraising implementation and advising.
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Advisory Group
Our Advisory Group is made up of a diverse range of professional experts and provide hands-on strategic guidance and advisement on high-priority initiatives.
Interested in joining our advisory group? View the full description here and contact info@womensmoneymatters
- Jane Boymel – Executive Director Analytics & Behavior Change at CVS Health
- Suzanne Brodeur – Program Manager at WMM
- Diane Cullen – Senior Consultant at Casey Quirk Deloitte Consulting
- David Donovan – Executive Vice President at Financial Services at America’s for Publicis Sapient
- Kyla Gabriel – Director, Learning and Impact at Knight Foundation
- Karen Gemmett – Investment Professional
- Cindy Goodland – Senior Business Manager at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- Ellen Gorowitz – Former Investment Analyst, Small Business Owner, and WMM Coach
- Craig Hawkins – Vice President & Private Credit Underwriter at First Eagle Investment Management
- Melissa Henderson – Director at Fidelity Investments
- Sarah Holmes Berk – Research Project Director NBER at Harvard University
- Chaya Keshavamurthy: Investment Middle Office Services-Project Management, JP MorganChase
- Stephanie Koke – Global Services Finance Manager at Boston Consulting Group
- Jayne Mattson – Career Coach and Education Consultant
- Jana McCarthy – Vice President Treasury Management at Wells Fargo
- Bob Miller – Financial Consultant
- Laura Parrow – Sr. Business Banking Product Manager, Candescent
- Enrique Perez – Managing Principal & Chief Investment Officer at Mission Park Capital
- Liliana Petrova – CEO/Founder at The Petrova Experience
- Jules Pulda – Impact Analyst at Ballentine Partners
- Jessica Scola, Financial Advisor, Sound View Financial Advisors
- Shawn Shin – Senior Business Analyst, Capital One
- Seema Singh – Branch Manager for the Burlington Branch at Santander
- Sean Spaulding – Director – Product Strategy at Acadian Asset Management
- Britta Truskey – Director at PwC
- Dorene Walsh – Managing Director, Cambridge Associates
- Guadalupe Velasquez – Associate Consultant, Professional Services at Charles River Development, A State Street Company
