our mission
Woman of Wonder, Inc., a 501(c)(3), opens access to higher education to women of Washington State 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.
vice-president/treasurer
Kailynn Keirstead
Education focused, valuing early childhood education—learning and teaching—to exploring pathways to higher education.
secretary
Pat Stehpnes
Bringing years of media administrative support and top-notch organizational skills. Watching the details with a writer’s eye and editorial scrutiny.
director
Debbie Dunn
Expertise in government, ability to identify, understand and interpret obstacles and position the team for optimal outcomes.
Retired from Washington State Department of Transportation.
director
Tori Davenport
Recent student (newly graduated!) and paralegal. Tori has a heart for women seeking to improve their career outlook.
director
Cheryl Davey
Student Liason, sending goodwill and gifts whenever possible.
director
Kylie Burk
Personal Lines Sales Agent at Davidson & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc. who blossoms when helping others.
Honor Roll
Kenneth M. Doane, founding board member.
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.
Apply
Woman of Wonder's scholarship program is offered to women of Washington state and is administered on the state's website, theWashBoard.org.
Compete
Woman of Wonder annually receives from 90 to 170 college scholarship applications.
Us
Woman of Wonder board members reside in Washington and Oregon.
Volunteer
Woman of Wonder volunteers come from across the U.S.
Links
Docs
2020
2020 Form 990 - to be posted
2019
2018