Meet Our Team

The WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. (WUI) leadership team is constantly striving to ensure that our programs meet the evolving needs of corporate partners and their key talent. Committed, passionate and experienced, we have what it takes to develop the diverse pool of executive talent your organization needs for sustained growth and increased profitability.

Corporate

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Rosina L. Racioppi, Ed.D.

President and CEO, WOMEN Unlimited, Inc.

As President and CEO of WUI, Dr. Rosina Racioppi leads initiatives to help Fortune 1000 companies cultivate the culture and talent needed to achieve greater growth and profitability. Under her direction, WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. successfully partners with organizations across a wide range of industries to develop their high-potential women and build a pipeline of diverse talent.

Rosina’s past experience helps her lead the WUI team in creating impactful offerings to global organizations. Prior to joining WOMEN Unlimited, Inc., she held executive management positions in human resources at Degussa Corporation, Nextran (a division of Baxter Corporation) and Beechwood Data Systems. She has over 25 years of experience in Organization Planning and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Training and Development, Safety, Quality Management, Staffing and Employee Relations.

Rosina earned her doctorate and master’s degrees in education from the University of Pennsylvania. Her dissertation, “Women’s Mentoring Wisdom” focused on how women effectively use mentoring at the all-important mid-career level.

In addition to serving on the Advisory Council for the University of Pennsylvania CLO Alumni Network, Rosina is on the Advisory Board of The New Historia. She is a member of The Women’s Business Collaborative where she chairs the Training and Development Committee. Rosina is a seasoned keynote speaker, an author of several books, and a key contributor to major business publications.

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Nina M. Dougar, CPA

CFO

As CFO of WOMEN Unlimited, Inc., Nina Dougar is responsible for the financial objectives and obligations of WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. Working with the management team, Nina oversees and executes the organization’s strategic initiatives and growth opportunities. Prior to her position at WOMEN Unlimited, Nina was the only female partner of a distinguished New York accounting firm. She founded her own firm in 1996.

Additionally, Nina volunteers her time to help women in business and consults with various boards of charitable organizations that are focused on women and their independence.

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Amy Gonzales

VP Global Learning & Development

Amy Gonzales oversees the development and management of WOMEN Unlimited’s programs globally to ensure they align with and support the corporate partners’ strategies to advance women in a continually changing environment. In addition to her work with WOMEN Unlimited, Gonzales runs a consulting practice, AG Leadership, which focuses on leadership effectiveness and communication. Possessing the ability to build rapport and powerful dialogue with both new managers and senior executives, Gonzales’ coaching style is direct, perceptive and always practical.

Ann Calello Groccia

VP Corporate Partner Relationships

Ann Calello Groccia spent 20 years at Fidelity Investments where she excelled in numerous leadership roles. Ann’s diverse background strongly influences her ability to fulfill her role as VP of Corporate Partner Relationships, engaging with global organizations as well as WUI Associates. Overseeing business relationships and marketing efforts, Ann leverages her passion for working on new strategies that align WUI offerings with Corporate Partner goals.

Northeast - NY

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Crista Salvatore

Program Manager

Crista Salvatore, Program Manager

Crista Salvatore is a Program Manager in the New York area for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. Crista is an experienced global leadership coach and facilitator known for her expertise in helping executives, high-potentials, and professionals tap into their authentic style. For 15+ years, she has worked in talent and organizational development. Her experience has fostered proven results for her clients, delivering practical learning solutions focused on leadership and team performance.

 
She takes an intuitive approach to coaching. Her strong insights and instinct foster self-awareness in individuals and teams. She teaches and coaches leaders on their self-management, emotional intelligence, presentation, and leadership/management skills. Crista is certified on a variety of assessment tools: EQ-i, Hogan Assessments Systems, and The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. She utilizes 360-degree feedback and other assessment data to identify both strengths and development priorities for the client.

Crista graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a business studies minor at Providence College. She completed an Executive Education Program in Change and Consultation: Principles and Practices of Organization Development at Columbia University. Additionally, she has completed the professional coaching program from iCoachNewYork at Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business.

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Cristina Heta

Program Manager

Cristina Heta, Program Manager

Cristina is a Program Manager in the New York area for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. Cristina is Founder and CEO of Manager on Call, a human resources consulting organization that provides on call coaching and consulting to leaders. Through her company, Cristina is fulfilling her passion and purpose for helping leaders advance their management skills and has successfully coached and trained hundreds of managers, from small business owners to corporate leaders.

As an executive, with over 20 years of experience managing operations, change and HR implementations, from startups to Fortune 100, in the United States and Europe, Cristina relates to the managers and business leaders whom she works with at WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. Cristina balances her highly energetic and vibrant facilitation style with her direct and demanding coaching style, pushing participants through slight discomfort, but providing them in return a great sense of accomplishment and reward. She is an avid speaker on human resources topics, and an instructor for The Rutgers University, for whom she designs and facilitates leadership development, human resources and project management workshops. 

Cristina holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Saint Elizabeth University and Human Resources certification from Cornell University, in addition to professional certifications in coaching (Coach U CEP), human resources (PHR, SHRM-CP) and project management (PMP), among others.

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Audrey Goodman

National Corporate Partner Relationships / The FEW

Audrey Goodman, National Corporate Partner Relationships / The FEW

Prior to establishing her leadership development consulting practice, Audrey R. Goodman Consulting, Audrey Goodman spent 22 years as VP of Organization Development at Medco. Well-versed in designing and developing leadership programs, Audrey serves as the Executive Development Consultant at WOMEN Unlimited. Goodman is also the board president of The Center for Modern Dance Education.

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Val Williams

The FEW Executive Coach

Val Williams, The FEW Executive Coach

Val Williams is as Executive Coach and facilitator for The Forums for Executive Women, held exclusively in New Your. Val is an Executive Leadership Consultant and Master Certified Coach. Val started her own executive development business, Influential Presence, LLC, in 1994, after being a corporate executive at Prudential Financial, where she led organizations of more than 700 people in multiple locations in the healthcare industry and managed an operating budget of over $25 million. She has authored five books on leadership, including “Get the Best out of Your People and Yourself,” “Executive Think Time”, and “The Influence Puzzle.” Williams specializes in helping senior corporate leaders develop and strengthen the leadership skills that are unique to the senior executive ranks.

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Ann Calello Groccia

Acting Area Manager

Ann Calello Groccia , Acting Area Manager

Ann Calello Groccia spent 20 years at Fidelity Investments where she excelled in numerous leadership roles. Ann’s diverse background strongly influences her ability to fulfill her role as VP of Corporate Partner Relationships, engaging with global organizations as well as WUI Associates. Overseeing business relationships and marketing efforts, Ann leverages her passion for working on new strategies that align WUI offerings with Corporate Partner goals.

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Northeast - NJ

Ann Mokris

Area Manager

Ann Mokris, Area Manager

Ann Mokris serves as the Area Manager in the New Jersey area for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc., where she supports Corporate Partners and the participant experience.

Ann is an effectual facilitator and coach with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals, teams, and systems in understanding and leveraging their strengths to achieve their professional and personal goals. Her guiding principles for working with clients are to meet people where they are; find out where they want and/or need to go; and co-create a plan for getting there. Ann’s background extends to a variety of industries including Healthcare, Financial Services, Education, Non-Profits and Food Services. She specializes in Leadership Development, Teambuilding and Executive Coaching and brings these skills to support the mission of WOMEN Unlimited, Inc.

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Allison Barnes

Program Manager

Allison Barnes, LEAD Program Manager

Allison Barnes is a Program Manager in the New Jersey area for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. Allison is an energetic trainer, facilitator and executive coach with 15+ years of experience driving custom solutions help to build both current and future generations of leaders. An expert in the global space, she has a cumulative 20 years of living and working in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Latin America and draws on this unique background in her coaching and consulting approach. This real-world experience forms the foundation of her style and enables her to provide clients with the strategies, tools, and inspiration to thrive and lead with vision, values, and purpose in complex, global environments.

She uses her IFC Coaching Accreditation to enhance the effectiveness of her training programs. Through supportive connection, she guides participants to minimize their resistance to change and challenges their assumptions, resulting in enhanced resilience, self-awareness and behavioral change.

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Rebecca Feder

Program Manager

Rebecca Feder, LEAD Program Manager

Rebecca Feder is a Program Manager in the New Jersey area for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. Rebecca has 20 years of experience in consulting and in-house executive HR positions, plus operations and business development line management roles. In addition, she is Principal Consultant of Princeton HR Insight LLC, a Human Resources consulting firm focused on talent strategy, talent management, coaching, leadership and team effectiveness, strategic business partnering, interim coverage and start-up company support. Rebecca is an International Coach Federation (ICF) certified coach and has worked with over a hundred executives and teams to understand how motivation and different management styles can positively affect performance to accelerate effectiveness. Previously, Rebecca worked at Tyco International where she led HR for a $3B portfolio of Product businesses and Bristol Myers Squibb in Talent Management and Business Partner roles. She holds an MBA in Strategy & Finance from the Weatherhead School at Case Western Reserve University and a BA in Psychology from Dartmouth College. On a personal note, Rebecca lives in Princeton, NJ with her husband and two teenage boys.

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Sydney Davis

Program Manager

Sydney Davis, Program Manager

Sydney Davis is a Program Manager in the New Jersey area for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. An inspirational force of energy, humor, and authenticity, Sydney is a committed life changer. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Girls on the Run NJ where she has been inspiring and empowering girls, women and communities for over two decades.  Sydney is also a seasoned program manager for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc., where she uses these skills to guide and inspire the growth of leaders.

Sydney holds a Master's in Counseling, a certification as a Life Purpose Coach and specialized training as a Conscious Leadership Coach from the Hendricks Institute. Sydney has over 30 years of professional experience as a leader, coach, teacher, trainer, counselor, entrepreneur, facilitator and visionary. Sydney is a certified practitioner of Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument and the IEQ9 Intergrated Ennegram, which help in self-awareness and personal and professional growth.

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Northeast - Boston

Carol Agranat

Area Manager

Carol Agranat, Area Manager

Carol Agranat serves as the Area Manager in the Boston area for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc., where she supports Corporate Partners and the participant experience.

Carol is a seasoned businesswoman and passionate advocate for talent development and the pursuit of gender parity. She joined WOMEN Unlimited (WU) in 2016, and is responsible for establishing and developing a diverse roster of deeply anchored strategic corporate partner relationships, while also overseeing the Boston team and the seamless delivery of WU programming in that region.

As a successful Business Developer and Institutional Relationship Manager, Carol is lauded for her strengths as a dedicated service provider, savvy networker, creative problem solver, thought leader and mentor. Building from a successful 25-year track record in business, and having worked for/with several prominent global corporations, Carol brings a breadth of experience and leadership agility that uniquely aligns with the WU mission.

Carol mentored for the WU LEAD Program from 2014-16. After launching Career Mapping Solutions in 2014, she pivoted from corporate leader to business owner and Career Strategist. She supports several professional and nonprofit organizations, feeding her sole by lifting others. With her husband of 30+ years, they raised two children, two dogs, and enjoy playing golf, hiking, watching football, solving puzzles, and travel.

Carol earned a B.S. in Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business.

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Laurie Witt

Program Manager

Laurie Witt, Program Manager

Laurie Witt is a Program Manager in the Boston area for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. She is a marketing and communications consultant with over 30 years’ experience in marketing, sales and sales management. Prior to founding Marketing Innovations, LLC, Witt held several leadership positions at leading corporations including NIKE Inc, Cole Haan and Towers Watson (aka Willis Towers Watson). She has been a LEAD program manager for many years and has built relationships with hundreds of participants and executive mentors. She is an engaging, personable facilitator who is skilled at creating a optimal and high performing learning environment. Additionally, she is a subject matter expert for our Risky Business session in the LEAD program. She resides in the Boston suburbs with her husband, and 3 kids. 

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Vicky McGrath

Program Manager

Vicky McGrath, Program Manager

Vicky brings her passion for leadership and learning to her role as Program Manager for LEAD. Throughout her thirty years in leadership development Vicky has partnered with leaders at all levels in to develop and implement learning and development strategies that work. Her experience includes key leadership and talent development roles with General Electric and American Express, entrepreneurial experience as a partner in an award-winning training and development consulting firm and as an independent consultant and executive coach. Currently, as owner of Vicky McGrath Consulting, LLC, Vicky coaches and facilitates learning of individuals and teams to build leadership effectiveness and increase engagement in the workplace. Her goal is to help others enjoy their work as much as she does.

Vicky creates a safe environment for learning by encouraging participants to discover, explore, reflect and learn. An engaging, personable facilitator, she is skilled at creating memorable learning experiences through experiential training, group facilitation and individual coaching.

While her style is inclusive and collaborative, she is also known for challenging participants to increase their self-awareness and build critical capabilities. As an ICF certified coach, Vicky focuses on co-creating the coaching experience with her clients, assuring that the client’s needs remain front and center. Throughout her corporate and consulting roles, Vicky’s blend of enthusiasm, humor and integrity has made her a valued and trusted partner.

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Nancy Horwitz

Program Manager

Nancy Horwitz, Program Manager

Nancy Horwitz is a Program Manager in the Boston area for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. Nancy is a seasoned professional with a strong history of successful Human Resource Management and Leadership Development/Coaching work. Her coaching firm’s (NLH Development Associates) mission is to assist clients to bridge the gap between where they are now and where they want to be.

Utilizing strong facilitation skills, along with her curiosity, warmth and commitment to others, she has assisted many to break though self-imposed barriers to achieve more than they thought possible. She is particularly focused on the advancement of women into leadership roles in both the private and public sector, including government. As a WUI Program Manager, she channels her energies, skills and interests to assist women leaders to advance in their careers.

Ms. Horwitz holds an MS in Education from University of Pennsylvania and a BA from Colgate University. Nancy is a graduate of the Coach Training Institute (CTI) Co-Active Coaching Program and the WOMEN Unlimited LEAD program.

Nancy resides in Boston, is an avid cyclist (a 10-time Pan Mass Challenge rider), studies Improvisational Acting and spends time volunteering for causes that she cares about.

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Midwest Region

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Dori Rubin

Area Manager

Dori Rubin, Area Manager

Dori Rubin serves as the Area Manager in the Chicago area for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc., where she supports Corporate Partners and the participant experience.

Dori is founder and principal of West End Partners, a firm that designs and delivers custom leadership programs and executive coaching engagements for corporate clientele.
She has 15 years of experience in the field, with perspective on the client side. For ten years in Time Warner’s Global Organization & Leadership Development group, she was responsible for enterprise-wide leadership and learning initiatives. Her areas of focus were leadership programs and women’s initiatives at mid and upper levels of management.  Prior to working in leadership development, Dori was Director of Content and Programming for AOL Latin America and helped build regional programming and product development teams.  Dori is fluent in Spanish and has worked extensively in Latin America.
Dori earned her M.A. in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, her B.A. degrees in Spanish and Philosophy from Indiana University, and a Certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University.  She has lived in several U.S. states, Spain and Argentina.  She returned to her Midwestern roots several years ago and now makes her home in Evanston, Illinois with her husband and two young daughters.

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Gina McClowry

Program Manager

Gina McClowry, LEAD & IMpower Program Manager

Gina McClowry is a Program Manager in the Chicago area for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. Gina has spent her career working at high- growth companies, developing and deploying solutions rapidly to meet the people needs of the business. She possesses 20+ years of HR/OD experience working for both a global market research consultancy and one of the leading hearing healthcare organizations in the world. She launched her consulting practice in 2018 to help companies design and execute organizational strategies to develop, motivate, train, and retain staff while positioning themselves for growth and success.

Gina’s work includes performance management, talent and succession planning, supervisory training, leadership development, and support for emerging leaders. Her clients describe her as high-energy, engaging, and fun with an ability to quickly build rapport and establish safe and challenging learning environments.

In addition to working with businesses, Gina is also a passionate coach, helping individual leaders level up their skills for greater impact. She is also a career coach, helping individuals better understand their skills, strengths, and achievements so they can explore career choices.

Gina lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and three daughters. She is a voracious reader who knows her library card number by heart and aims to read a book per week.

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Laticia Thompson

Program Manager

Laticia Thompson, Program Manager

Laticia (Tish) Thompson is a Program Manager in the Chicago area for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. Tish is the Founder and Chief Legacy Partner of Legacy Blueprint, LLC, a management consulting firm that teaches people how to play in the sandbox respectfully and productively with each other. She is known for driving change in organizations that stick and creating a learning experience that’s fun, thought-provoking and capitalizes on the knowledge in the room.

  • Tish has quite the collection of certifications and degrees.
  • Tish holds a Master of Science degree in Management and Organizational Behavior with two concentrations
  • She is currently pursuing her PhD in Business Psychology
  • If you’re into Crucial Conversations and Crucial Accountability…she can deliver that, too.
  • She earned the coveted title of best-selling author for her personal story called, “I Am Not My Hair.”
  • Just the title alone makes you curious.
  • She delivers content in the areas of leadership, change, organizational culture, and self-discovery.
  • To top it off, she was a featured speaker for TEDxNaperville 2020 Conference

What inspires Tish professionally is working with organizations across industries that understand the power of getting things done through people and have an appetite for building the best organizational culture possible to make it happen.

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Southern Region

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Peggy Jackson

Area & Program Manager

Area & Program Manager

Peggy Jackson serves as the Area Manager and Program Manger in the Orlando area for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc., where she supports Corporate Partners and the participant experience. As principal of Thrive Development Partners, LLC, Peggy serves as trusted guide to organizations, teams and individuals seeking higher levels of performance.

Throughout her 20+ year career in management consulting and human resources, she has consulted with leaders in industries as diverse as banking, legal, utilities, entertainment, travel & hospitality, and real estate management. She is pleased to be affiliated with Rollins as an executive leadership and career coach serving the Crummer Graduate School of Business. She has served as an adjunct faculty member at Rollins College and the University of Central Florida.
Peggy earned her Master’s degree in Human Resources from Rollins College and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration specializing in Organizational Behavior & Management, from the University of Houston. As well as certifications or qualifications in LIFO®, DiSC ® and FIRO-B®, she has earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) designations and is currently completing her Certified Professional Coach certification.

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Aida Haile

Program Manager

Aida Haile, Program Manager

Aida Haile is a Program Manager in the Orlando area for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. Aida believes in our world's limitless capacity for prosperity, and as a strategic leadership development and business leader, she lives her purpose: empowering stakeholders to maximize financial performance, optimize resources, and develop talent. Her global journey includes senior leadership roles at Tupperware, developing leaders and positioning business for profitable growth. She is an excellent communicator with an approachable leadership style, who knows how to engage others in collaborative efforts for success. 

Aida cherishes making community impact, frequently sharing her time and talents with organizations that advance opportunities through entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment and youth development.  She has served as a board member and volunteer with many organizations, including Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida, Smart Girls, Junior Achievement, Florida SBDC, YMCA and Lake Nona Chamber of Commerce.

Aida holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bellarmine University with a double major in Business Administration and Accounting. She is a certified business coach, with extensive training in finance, strategy, leadership development and presentation skills.

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West Coast - San Francisco

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Ginger Layden Braun

Area Manager

Ginger Layden Braun, Area Manager

Ginger Braun serves as the Area Manager in the San Francisco area for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc., where she supports Corporate Partners and the participant experience.

Ginger is a Certified Life and Executive Coach; a Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor – and has the talent for connecting the heart and mind by passionately believing we can all find our win/win in every experience. Ginger’s 14 years of managing relationships in the healthcare industry coupled with her coaching expertise, allows her to shine in her work with leaders to increase effectiveness, spark new possibilities and inspire lasting change. She connects quickly with her clients and establishes a strong rapport, which creates an environment that fosters deep reflection, learning, and a growth mindset needed for true leadership. Ginger’s warmth and humor is central to her approach in working with clients and brings a sense of fun and levity to the growth process. She has led development workshops, programs, and retreats globally for a broad array of companies. Her experience translates well to her role as Area Manager for the West Coast with WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. In her free time, she can be found swimming in the Pacific Ocean or hiking nearby trails with her family and friends.

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Charissa Gant

Program Manager

Charissa Gant, Program Manager

Charissa Gant is a Program Manager in the San Francisco area for WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. Charissa is Founder and President of Gant Communications and Consulting. With over 25 years of experience leading teams through change as a Change Management practitioner certified in ADKAR, she is passionate about helping individuals and teams evolve and adapt. With over 20 years at Cisco Systems building and leading internal communication teams and almost 5 years as a consultant across Silicon Valley, Charissa brings a wide-breathe of knowledge about many of the Bay Area’s Fortune 500 companies.

She is in alumna of the WOMEN Unlimited LEAD Program and believes this program changed the course of her life. She has severed as a panelist and Mentor for IMpower and LEAD programs. Charissa believes too often women underestimate their value and their voice. The WOMEN Unlimited program helps them uncover both – and she wants to be part of the journey.

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