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LWVUS Announces New Executive Team

Published on 7/28/2021

Along with Virginia Kase Solomón, our chief executive officer, the executive team includes:

  • Ayo Atterberry, chief strategy officer, who will direct the League’s programmatic strategic focus
  • Cecilia Calvo, chief development officer, who will oversee the financial stability and growth of the organization
  • Sarah Courtney, chief communications officer, who will lead the League’s strategic messaging and brand visibility  
  • Ellen Hobby, chief operations officer, who will oversee the administrative and operational functions of the organization 
  • Kelly McFarland Stratman, chief of staff, who will coordinate the executive team and national board 
  • Celina Stewart, chief counsel & senior director of advocacy & litigation, who will lead the League’s advocacy and litigation focus

I am excited to have these highly qualified and successful women lead the League in its new chapter. With the guidance of this talented team, we are well positioned to meet the challenges of our new century.