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One of Executive Forum's long-standing member, Jan Wolfe, recently listed her book for sale on Amazon and Kindle!

"A Fairy Tale" was inspired by a part of my play, "Out of the Closet and Into the Fire", and is a gentle and humorous story about feeling different and unacceptable and has a happy ending. It teaches empathy and acceptance.  - Jan Wolfe

With heavy hearts we remember the life of our dear friend and fellow member, Janet Aguilar. Janet was a member of Executive Forum since 2008 and remained very active until her last year. We fondly remember her friendship, genuineness, and bright light. You can find her memorial service information here.

 We are saddened to hear of the passing of long-time Executive Forum member Barbara Crews. You may find her memorial announcement here.

El Pasoans know how important shade is, especially in the summer. Read how one Executive Forum member is addressing shade equity.

https://elpasomatters.org/2023/07/12/texas-tech-architects-use-technology-to-identify-and-fight-shade-inequity/

El Paso, Texas (July 6, 2023) – Executive Forum of El Paso announced its Board of Directors for the year 2023-2024. This year’s President will be Leila Melendez, CEO of Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB). 

Executive Forum of El Paso, a 39-year-strong organization is dedicated to empowering women who work to impact the economic, civic, and cultural landscape of this region. 

In alignment with WSB’s women’s bureau, Herforce, which focuses on women’s equity and empowerment in the workforce, CEO Leila Melendez regularly partners with local organizations whose mission parallels WSB’s in developing a strong female workforce. The goal is to create an equitable environment while addressing the barriers associated with gender inequality such as access to education, equal pay, and childcare.

“I am honored to serve as this year’s President and to be among this group of such heartful and dynamic leading ladies. It is going to be a great year for us, continually learning and leading from and for El Paso!” said Melendez.

Melendez succeeds Immediate Past President Betsy Keller, County Administrator, and is joined by the following Board members:   

Board Officers include: 

• President-Elect: Ersela  Krippa, RA, FAAR, Director, College of Architecture-El Paso, Texas Tech University 
•  Immediate Past-President: Betsy Keller, County, Administrator, El Paso County  
• Vice President of Administration: Stephanie Woods, RN, PhD, Dean, Hunt School of Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 
•  Vice President of Programs: Elsa Borrego, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, GECU 
• Secretary: Anna Perez, Judge, 41^st District Court 
• Treasurer: Cyndi Maestas Henry, CPA/Shareholder, Lauterbach, Borschow & Co 

Board Members at Large include: 

•  Secret Wherrett,  Publisher, El Paso Inc. 
  
• Kathy Lopez, Retired, El Paso Community College 
• Laura Rodriguez, Founding Principal, The Raben Group 
• Laura Ponce, Executive Director, Project Bravo 
• Susan Goodell, CEO, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank