Jeanne Porter, Founder

"In 2020, God gave me a dream of creating an organization of women dedicated to fostering meaningful connections, providing thoughtful mentorship, and facilitating focused learning. Our mission is to expand opportunities for women to lead in various spheres, including the home, business, government, nonprofit, and ministry, a place for all women to belong. We strive to support your journey with unique resources designed to help you grow closer to God, enlighten your spirit, and encourage your heart. We can deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ and empower one another to lead boldly!

I invite you to join me on this journey.

Board of Directors and Ministry Directors

The Women in Christian Leadership Board of Directors and Ministry Directors have a passion for the mission and work of Women in Christian Leadership. They possess the highest personal and professional integrity and values and are thought leaders with strategic insight in their respective fields.

We steward Women in Christian Leadership with the goal of spiritual transformation. Our prayer is, “May Your Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven,” as people in our community are changed through our organizational activities.

This calling is birthed—and bathed—in prayer. Our business manual is the living, breathing Holy Spirit—His written and spoken words. What a Guide!

The Holy Spirit is actively involved in every Women in Christian Leadership area. We are the stewards of what He has given us, not the owners. This subtle difference changes everything.

Meet the Team

Jeanne Porter

Founder and Director of Operations

Karen Jackson

Director of Marketing and Communications

Meet the Board

  • Debra Ghysels

    Board Chair

    EVP Millennium Metals

  • Cassie Barlow

    Vice Chair

    President of Strategic Ohio for Higher Education (SOCHE)

  • Cindy Gaboury

    Secretary

    Co-Owner Audio Etc.

  • Julie Belden

    Treasurer

    CPA & Community Volunteer

  • Blanca Criner

    Community Advocate

  • Tina Marker

    Windward Design Group

  • Carol Prewitt

    Prewitt Consulting LLC

  • Cheri Robison

    HR Director Riverview Health Institute

  • Karin VanZant

    Community Developer