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WISE Committees

Our volunteer committees are the heartbeat of WISE ★ 501(c)(3) — driving governance, scholarship, events, and community connection across the DFW Metroplex.

⚖ Governance 💕 Sunshine 🎓 Scholarship 🌟 VFE
◆ WISE 501(c)(3) Committees

The Hands That Build Our Community

WISE ★ 501(c)(3) committees are volunteer-led teams that power everything we do — from organizational integrity and member care, to scholarship funding and community events. Explore each committee below and find your place to serve.

⚖ WISE Committee
Governance Committee
Upholding the integrity, policies, and strategic direction of WISE 501(c)(3) — ensuring our organization operates with excellence and accountability.
Leadership
SC
Susan Carson, Ph.D.
Chair
Committee Responsibilities

Reviews and updates organizational bylaws, standing rules, and operational policies to ensure legal compliance and alignment with WISE's mission.

Manages the nomination and election process for Board of Directors positions, ensuring a fair and transparent process for WISE membership.

Oversees organizational strategic planning, 501(c)(3) compliance, IRS reporting requirements, and ensures WISE operates with full regulatory accountability.

Provides structural oversight for all WISE committees, establishes committee charters, and ensures alignment with organizational goals and governance standards.

Interested in Governance? Committee membership is open to current WISE members. Reach out to learn about open opportunities.
♦ Express Interest
💕 WISE Committee
Sunshine Committee
Spreading warmth, recognition, and care throughout the WISE 501(c)(3) community — celebrating milestones and supporting members through every season of life.
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Leadership
BB
Brittany Buck
Co-Chair
KW
Keri Wilson
Co-Chair
Committee Responsibilities

Acknowledges birthdays, anniversaries, business launches, and personal achievements among WISE members through cards, shoutouts, and special recognition moments.

Coordinates support for members experiencing illness, loss, or major life transitions — organizing meal trains, care packages, and compassionate outreach on behalf of the WISE community.

Creates a warm, intentional welcome experience for new WISE members — from onboarding communications to personal introductions at meetings and events.

Plans appreciation moments for volunteers, committee members, and long-standing contributors who go above and beyond for the WISE community.

Shine with the Sunshine Committee Committee membership is open to current WISE members. If you love celebrating people, this is your place to serve.
☀ Express Interest
🎓 WISE Committee
Scholarship Committee
Investing in the next generation of women entrepreneurs — managing the WISE 501(c)(3) Scholarship Fund to empower DFW high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education.
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Leadership
LF
Lori Feil
Chair
Committee Responsibilities

Manages the annual scholarship application process — reviewing submissions, conducting evaluations, and selecting DFW high school senior recipients based on established criteria.

Works alongside the VFE Committee to track fundraising progress toward the annual scholarship goal and oversees proper disbursement of scholarship funds to recipients.

Develops and maintains eligibility requirements, application guidelines, and evaluation rubrics for the WISE scholarship program to ensure equitable, mission-aligned selection.

Coordinates the scholarship award ceremony, notifies recipients, and maintains meaningful connection with scholarship recipients to celebrate their academic journey.

Support the Scholarship Committee Committee membership is open to current WISE members. Help shape the future of women in entrepreneurship through education.
🎓 Express Interest
🌟 WISE Committee
VFE Committee
Volunteering, Fundraising & Events — the engine of WISE 501(c)(3) community engagement. Driving the fundraisers, events, and volunteer initiatives that fuel our scholarship mission.
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Leadership
ST
Silver Taylor
Chair
◆ Board of Directors
NS
Nicole Serralta
Vice-Chair
◆ VP, WISE
Committee Responsibilities

Plans and executes WISE community events including monthly networking, educational workshops, giveback nights, and signature fundraising events throughout the DFW area.

Coordinates all fundraising initiatives — Bonfire apparel campaigns, giveback restaurant nights, Bingo fundraisers, Kendra Scott events — to meet annual scholarship fund goals.

Recruits, trains, and coordinates volunteers for WISE events and community initiatives — ensuring our events run smoothly and members have meaningful opportunities to serve.

Maintains visibility into the WISE Scholarship Fund progress, reporting fundraising totals to the Board and membership, and strategizing next steps to reach annual fundraising goals.

Join the VFE Committee Committee membership is open to current WISE members. If you love events, fundraising, and making things happen — we need you!
🌟 Express Interest

Ready to Get Involved?

WISE ★ 501(c)(3) committees are open to members who want to contribute their time, talents, and passion. Every role matters — and every member makes a difference.