Our staff team and board work hand-in-hand to support NOSW’s mission!
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.”
Read Jennifer’s Bio
Jennifer Walden
Interim Executive Director
Office: 859-985-7200
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
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!”
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.”
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
Zinnia Hensley
Board President
Berea, KY
Social Service Coordinator and Victims’ Advocate
Berea Police Department
Amy Schill
Board Secretary
Berea, KY
AmeriCorps Specialist
Christian Appalachian Project
Leslie Combs
Board Treasurer
Lexington, KY
President/CEO
LAC Consulting
Board Members
Latona Gamble
Richmond, KY
Instructional Assistant
Fayette County Schools
2014 Graduate of NOSW – Berea
Tina Godby
Lexington, KY
Team Member Experience Coordinator
Bluegrass Care Navigators
Elle Keys
Berea, KY
Academic Counselor
for Emerging Scholars
Berea College
Bridget McCormack-Finley
Richmond, KY
Manager of Mission Engagement
& Volunteer Life
Christian Appalachian Project
Yoko Nogami
Blackey, KY
Cultural Arts
& Education Director
Cowan Community Action Group
Alys Smith
Huntington, WVA
Lawyer/Mediator
Better2Mediate
Angie Weaver
Williamsburg, KY
Victims’ Advocate
City of Williamsburg
