Kristen Ash
Associate Director
Kristen Ash joined the WomensTrust Team in October of 2007. She and her staff support the Executive Director in Ghana and work with donors, volunteers, and the general public to promote the mission of WomensTrust and build public support for the work of the organization. Working collaboratively in a team environment she manages the U. S. office and provides a high level of accountability for the program. She works closely with the executive director in Ghana ensuring the seamless and professional advancement of programs, projects, and initiatives and facilitates communication between the U. S. and Pokuase offices. She also supports the Founder and the Development Coordinator in their efforts to raise funds and promote the organization.
Focusing in fine art at the Rhode Island School of Design, Kristen completed her B.A. in art education and holds a New Hampshire teaching certificate. After spending time working for the Kearsarge School District, she accepted a job at The New London Inn when new management took over in 2004, serving as front-of-house and events manager for their fine dining restaurant. She played a critical role in reopening the dining room and had oversight of all events and caterings.
Kristen has many other interests and talents. A designer and craftsperson, she assists a local artist in his jewelry and metalsmithing business. An inveterate traveler, she has roamed Europe extensively as well as the U.S. Her love of people and culture has taken her to places as far away as India, New Zealand, Korea, Kenya, and now Ghana.
Virginia Davidson
Development Coordinator
Virginia provides direct support for the fundraising aspect of WomensTrust to ensure that the organization maintains a high profile among microlending programs in the nonprofit sector.
Prior to joining WomensTrust, Virginia was employed as manager of research and communications for Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas in San Antonio. She was responsible for researching funding sources, managing online communications, and assisting with special events. Her previous employment includes administrative positions at Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy and the Providence Athenaeum, and most recently she founded and continues to direct Alamo Rescue Friends, a nonprofit animal rescue organization operating in Texas and New England.
Virginia holds a master’s degree in public humanities from Brown University in Rhode Island and a bachelor’s degree in German and theatre from Denison University in Ohio.
Elizabeth Weaver
Administrative Assistant
Assisting the Associate Director in the day-to-day running of WomensTrust is Elizabeth Weaver, a masters candidate at SIT Graduate Institute in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Elizabeth comes to WomensTrust with a wide background in communications and policy building. She has worked in legal offices both in the United States and abroad. Her expertise and knowledge of international culture and social justice will be a valuable addition to the organizational mission of WomensTrust.
A graduate of Houghton College in Communications and Political Science, Elizabeth is completing her masters degree in Social Justice and Intercultural Relations.
