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Team & Board

Our staff team and board work hand-in-hand to support NOSW’s mission!
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Susan Jordison

Operations Manager

Office: 859-985-7200

sjordison@nosw.org

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Susan Jordison

Operations Manager

Susan began working for the New Opportunity School for Women in 2013 as the Office Manager. She holds a bachelor’s of business administration with an emphasis on management from Eastern Kentucky University. Susan is a native of Rockcastle County and still resides there on a farm with her husband, Lloyd, and two sons, Erik and Austin.

Favorite part of working at NOSW:

“My favorite part of working at NOSW is getting to meet the women we serve and watching their impressive transformation.”
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Jennifer Walden

Interim Executive Director

Office: 859-985-7200

jwalden@nosw.org

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Jennifer Walden

Interim Executive Director

Bio Coming Soon!

Favorite part of working at NOSW:

Coming soon…
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Sam Cole

Development & Communications Coordinator

Office: 859-985-7200

scole@nosw.org

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Sam Cole

Development & Communications Coordinator

Sam is a proud native of Lee County, Kentucky. She began working for the New Opportunity School for Women in 2024 as the Development & Communications Coordinator. She holds a bachelor’s of arts with a concentration in Appalachian literature from Berea College. Sam enjoys cooking, reading, writing, and good music.

Favorite part of working at NOSW:

“My favorite part of working at NOSW is that it is a chance to uplift fellow Appalachians, just like me and my family!”
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Crystal Burton

Program Coordinator

Cell: 859-302-9199

cburton@nosw.org

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Crystal Burton

Program Coordinator

Crystal is a 2022 graduate of our residential program who came to work as an intern at NOSW shortly after graduating. Crystal added much-needed capacity in the areas of recruitment, programming and graduate engagement. With her hard work and natural talent, Crystal proved indispensable and is now our Program Coordinator.

Favorite part of working at NOSW:

“My favorite part about working at NOSW is helping our women find their spark. To see their eyes light up with so much passion and determination, knowing that they have found and can continue to find themselves. I could never thank NOSW enough for helping me find my passion and purpose, so I will work every day to help women find theirs. To help them see they are not alone and no longer have to suffer or carry all the burdens of others and yesterday. To help them harness the strength and know the true power that it is to be a woman.”
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Amy Hogg

Graduate Coach and Program Associate

Office: 859-985-7200

ahogg@nosw.org

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Amy Hogg

Graduate Coach and Program Associate

Amy supports our women through coaching and programming. She started her career in communications and has 20 years of experience with nonprofits. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s in English and is a certified Co-Active Coach (CPCC, ACC). Amy lives in Berea with her husband, Mike. They have two grown daughters, Ellie and Claire. 

Favorite part of working at NOSW:

“I love watching our women rediscover their voices, tap into their power and build community with other women.”

Our Board of Directors

Each Board member serves on one or more Board Committees:
Executive, Finance, Personnel, Development/Communications, Program. 

Board Officers
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Zinnia Hensley
Board President
Berea, KY
Social Service Coordinator and Victims’ Advocate
Berea Police Department

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Amy Schill
Board Secretary
Berea, KY
AmeriCorps Specialist
Christian Appalachian Project

Board Leslie Combs

Leslie Combs
Board Treasurer

Lexington, KY
President/CEO
LAC Consulting

Board Members
Elle Keys CIRCLE

Elle Keys
Berea, KY
Academic Counselor
for Emerging Scholars
Berea College

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Bridget McCormack-Finley
Richmond, KY
Manager of Mission Engagement
& Volunteer Life
Christian Appalachian Project

Board Alys Smith

Alys Smith
Huntington, WVA
Lawyer/Mediator
Better2Mediate

Angie Weaver CIRCLE

Angie Weaver
Williamsburg, KY
Victims’ Advocate
City of Williamsburg

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