Branch officers, like our membership, are a diverse and interesting group of women from a variety of backgrounds. Elected officers include the President, President Elect, Vice President for Programs, Vice President for Membership, Secretary and Treasurer. Together they form the Executive Board.
Appointed officers include Communications, Public Policy, Scholarship and Ways and Means. The elected and appointed officers together form the Board of our branch. Other opportunities to volunteer include serving on committees, leading interest groups, and fundraising.
AAUW Fort Myers / Lee County Officers
2023-24
Elected Officers – Executive Board
| President | Cecile Brennan |
| Vice President Elect | Nancy Schoenstein |
| Past President | Janet George & Bonnie Ryan |
| Vice-President Programs | Jill Jennings |
| Vice-President Membership | Jemetta Hunt |
| Secretary | Patricia Crowe |
| Treasurer | Mary Kellner |
Appointed Officers – Board Members
| Communications | Astoria Aviles |
| Public Policy | Suzan Harden |
| Co-Scholarship Chairs | Cheryl Tromley Devra Graf |
| Ways & Means Chair | Peggy Cihi |
Standing Committees
| Strategic Planning: Kathleen Haibach | Diversity Officer: Lisa Crotty |
| Torch Editor: Peggy Cihi | Science Fair: Catherine Tucker |
| Reservations: Carolyn Nance |
Interest Group Coordinators
| Bridge Groups | Pat Crowe |
| Book Groups | Carol Fuechsel |
| Guided Nature Excursions | Cathy Tucker & Jemetta Hunt |
| Great Decisions | Suzan Harden |
| Hand & Foot | Carolyn Nance |
| Mahjong | Carolyn Nance |
| Tools for Advocacy | Susan Hazden |
Getting Involved
We encourage all members to join a committee, help with one of our special events, or join an interest group. Participating with branch activities is great way to get to know other members and support our mission.
To learn more, contact our branch email aauwleecounty@gmail.com