Our staff team and board work hand-in-hand to support NOSW’s mission!
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Gina Riddell
Executive Director
Gina has a heart for under-resourced Appalachian women. Raised in Estill County, Kentucky, she was a teenage mother who received encouragement from a mentor that made all the difference in her life. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies and a Master of Public Administration from Eastern Kentucky University. She has three decades of experience in nonprofits. She is even prouder of having raised a strong son. Gina lives in Richmond with her dog, Buggie.
Favorite part of working at NOSW:
“I am honored and humbled to serve alongside the staff at NOSW. This team truly has our mission in their hearts. To be a part of an organization that directly, tangibly and positively impacts women is a true blessing for which I am eternally grateful.”![Copy of Susan bio pic for WS](https://nosw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Copy-of-Susan-bio-pic-for-WS-500x500.jpg)
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.”![Jennifer Walden portrait](https://nosw.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Jennifer-Walden-portrait-scaled-e1635257286862-500x500.jpg)
Jennifer Walden
Assistant Director
Jennifer began working with the New Opportunity School for Women in September 2019 after her temporary position was added to the program department full time. She lives in Berea with her husband, Mark, and children, Wren and Raleigh.
Jennifer is also a 2015 graduate of the Berea-based NOSW residential program. Participating in this program helped Jennifer find the courage to go back to college to earn her degree and address a regret she’d harbored for a long time. Taking inspiration from all that she learned about women’s issues while at NOSW, Jennifer double-majored in sociology and women’s and gender studies at Berea College, earning her bachelor’s of science in 2019.
Jennifer has said it was serendipitous that the program was hiring a temporary program assistant the month she graduated from Berea: “It’s the honor of a lifetime to be able to work for the organization that inspired me and provided me with the tools to attain my goals.”
Favorite part of working at NOSW:
“I believe in the transformative power of this program because I experienced it first-hand. I feel very privileged to share these lessons with women seeking change but not knowing how or where to start.”![Amy 3.15.22 SQUARE](https://nosw.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Amy-3.15.22-SQUARE-500x500.jpg)
Read Amy’s Bio
Amy Hogg
Development & Communications Coordinator
Office: 859-985-7200
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Amy Hogg
Development & Communications Coordinator
Amy supports our women and programs through fundraising, communications and coaching. She has a background in journalism and has worked in development and communications for 20 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s in English and is a certified Co-Active Coach (CPCC, ACC). Her novel for children, Callie Rose, was published in 2012. 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.”![Crystal CROPPED 1](https://nosw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Crystal-CROPPED-1-500x500.jpg)
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.”![](https://nosw.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/shutterstock_1164121840-scaled.jpg)
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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Bridget McCormack-Finley
Board President
Richmond, KY
Manager of Mission Engagement
& Volunteer Life
Christian Appalachian Project
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Amy Schill
Board Secretary
Berea, KY
AmeriCorps Specialist
Christian Appalachian Project
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Leslie Combs
Board Treasurer
Lexington, KY
President/CEO
LAC Consulting
Board Members
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Latona Gamble
Richmond, KY
Instructional Assistant
Fayette County Schools
2014 Graduate of NOSW – Berea
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Tina Godby
Lexington, KY
Team Member Experience Coordinator
Bluegrass Care Navigators
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Zinnia Hensley
Berea, KY
Social Service Coordinator
& Victims’ Advocate
Berea Police Department
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Elle Keys
Berea, KY
Academic Counselor
for Emerging Scholars
Berea College
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Yoko Nogami
Blackey, KY
Cultural Arts
& Education Director
Cowan Community Action Group
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Alys Smith
Huntington, WVA
Lawyer/Mediator
Better2Mediate
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Angie Weaver
Williamsburg, KY
Victims’ Advocate
City of Williamsburg