About Us

our mission

Woman of Wonder, Inc., a 501(c)(3), opens access to higher education through college scholarships.

We believe in higher education as a path to stabilize families and improve local economies as we boost women into fulfilling careers.

we value

Higher Education
Leadership Opportunity
Pay Equity
Social Justice

our organization’s objectives

Woman of Wonder invests in women through scholarships for higher education that bridge the financial gap between the everyday responsibilities of a woman’s life and a chance to study and compete for a rewarding career.

Preference is given to single moms, women raised by a single parent, or women on their own with little or no support.

we volunteer

We are a volunteer-run organization with an engaged, volunteer board that represents various areas of the Pacific Northwest with varying levels of education. Our directors are chosen for their demonstrated integrity, expertise in business, nonprofits, human resources, marketing, public relations, government, families and children, education, and chosen for their desire to improve women's lives.

They are effective stewards of our resources – we operate with minimal overhead cost – and our board is dedicated to serving our community and provides profound leadership.

We are thankful for the talent that comes to the table ready to participate, discuss, research, explore, share ideas and passions, and who, through our combined efforts, is Bringing More to Women's Lives.

We look forward to engaging with you,

Woman of Wonder

Board of Directors

president

Carol Doane

The leader who founded Woman of Wonder, the voice that shares our story, the persistent push and tenacity that propels us to be our best and support women in their pursuit of higher education.

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vice-president

Kylie Burk

Kylie is our board Vice-President and enjoys giving back to her community in many ways. When she’s not helping women succeed through her efforts, you can find her baking sourdough goodies, walking her two-year-old black lab Mikah, or playing with her three nieces.

Kylie recently graduated with her bachelor’s in business administration from Washington State University Vancouver!

Having been on the board of Woman of Wonder for one and a half years, Kylie has found her passion for supporting women in all walks of life.

For work, Kylie is a Personal Lines Sales Agent at Davidson & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc.

secretary/treasurer

Pat Stephens

Pat Stephens is retired after years working at The Columbian newspaper in Vancouver, Washington. Life in retirement includes family and friends, volunteering with several small nonprofits, and her church.

The creativity of sewing and quilting for personal enjoyment, and special projects for other people, keeps her sewing area filled with color and texture.

Pat enjoys the beauty of the outdoors in good weather, a cup of coffee or tea with friends, reading good novels, and road trips.

Volunteering with Woman of Wonder shares her love of learning and her gratitude for the opportunity she had to attend college.

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director

Kailynn Keirstead

Education focused, valuing early childhood education—learning and teaching—to exploring pathways to higher education.

Serving Woman of Wonder since 2018.

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director

Tori Davenport

Recent student (newly graduated!) and paralegal. Tori has a heart for women seeking to improve their career outlook.

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Debbie Dunn

Debbie attended Mount Hood Community College and recently retired from Washington Department of Transportation.

Serving Woman of Wonder since 2018.

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Honor Roll

Kenneth M. Doane

Secretary / Treasurer 2018-2020

Bringing years of expertise in nonprofits at the national level and business management experience at the regional level, Kenneth M. Doane was a great asset. His death March 19, 2020 was a devastating loss.

We have been amazed at the entirety of the work he did for Woman of Wonder.

His kindness, insight, and support helped us launch Woman of Wonder, directed us to best practices, and showed us how to treat everyone in our sphere with respect.

Kenneth M. Doane, 1923-2020; Obituary.

Access

Woman of Wonder envisions a community where women have access to higher education, are regularly offered leadership opportunities, and attain pay equity.