Brave Women Project Strengthens Leadership Team with Executive Director and Board Members

PITTSBURGH, PA, Jan 16, 2025 (PittsburghNewsWire.com) — The Brave Women Project (BWP), a movement dedicated to providing radical support for professional women, is proud to announce the addition of an Executive Director and the expansion of its Board of Directors in 2025. These leadership changes mark an exciting new chapter in the organization’s commitment to fostering opportunities for women to step into brave action by empowering them through the 5 Es for Life – Educate, Empower, Encourage, Engage, and Evolve – and encouraging its members to “Do one brave thing every day.”

Kelli A. Komondor, a founding member, transitions into the Executive Director position, bringing a wealth of experience in visibility strategy, leadership, and advocacy. Alongside Komondor, newly appointed board member Renee DeMichiei Farrow will bring decades of board expertise and fresh perspectives to guide BWP’s mission into the future. The group is also announcing the addition of Sunnie Fenk, described as a born leader and passionate champion of women, to the membership and mentoring committee.

“This leadership evolution is a monumental step forward for the Brave Women Project,” said Holly Joy McIlwain, founder of BWP. “The addition of our first Executive Director and expanding our board will amplify our reach and create even greater opportunities for personal and professional development. Our mission is to solidify that we are not a group you do networking with; we are a community you do life with.”

The new leadership team will focus on expanding the Brave Women Project’s programs and outreach, including its monthly Come As You Are (CAYA) virtual support sessions, members-only Diamond Dinners, and the new Bravery In Business Learning Cohort. In addition, they aim to increase access to resources for women in the areas of relationships, professional development, wellness, and community impact.

BWP is proud to continue working with its dedicated board members, who bring diverse expertise and unwavering commitment to the organization. The 2025 board includes Holly Joy McIlwain, Founder; Morgan Leigh Null, Esq., Co-Founder and Board Chair; Amy Hooper Hanna, Kayla M. Komondor, PhD, Nicole Lerda, and Mary Richter. As part of its 2025 vision, the Brave Women Project is committed to solidifying strategic partnerships with organizations and leaders who share its dedication to empowering women. These partnerships include Brittany Onufrak Health & Fitness, Megan Wollerton and Lifeforce Wellness, Erin Freeman of MaxxCole Salon & Skin Spa, and Adrianna Deithorn and Wish Hope Dreams.

About Brave Women Project: Brave Women Project exists to develop opportunities for women of diverse backgrounds to move into brave action through conscious choice and intentionality within our spheres of influence. BWP uses the 5 Es for Life – Educate, Empower, Encourage, Engage, and Evolve – as a guide for women to promote equity through developing in four core areas: Relationships, Professionalism, Impact, and Wellness. Brave Women Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women through mentorship, advocacy, and transformative resources. For more information, visit www.bwp.life.