Our staff team and board work hand-in-hand to support NOSW’s mission!
Angel Short
Executive Director
Angel Short is the Executive Director of New Opportunity School for Women. She’s committed to creating spaces where Appalachian women are met with respect, practical support, and the chance to imagine what’s next without shame or barriers. Her work centers on community trust, strong programs, and long-term sustainability.
Favorite part of working at NOSW:
“Getting to witness women recognize their own strength and then watching the ripple effect as that confidence shows up in their families, workplaces, and communities.”
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.”
Crystal Burton
Program Director
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 Director.
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 Co-Facilitator
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
Christine Trout Van Tatenhove
Board President
Lexington, KY
Business Owner and Attorney
Leslie Combs
Board Treasurer
Lexington, KY
President/CEO
LAC Consulting
Amy Schill
Board Secretary
Berea, KY
AmeriCorps Specialist
Christian Appalachian Project
Board Members
Shana Goggins
Richmond, KY
Federal Grant Navigator
and Community Organizer
Elle Keys
Berea, KY
Coordinator of Student Success
& First-Year Programs
Berea College
Tami Gentry Stewart
Winchester, KY
NOSW Graduate
February 2016
Kristi Short
Lancaster, KY
Assistant Director of HR
Christian Appalachian Project
Jennifer Lainhart
Richmond, KY
Executive Director
Hope’s Wings
