SECRETARY - CAITLYN ADAMS

Caitlyn is the owner of Heart Mind Healing, where she empowers people to heal from the inside out through energy work, gentle yoga, and meditation.  She moved to Gainesville in 2019 with her husband and dogs and joined GAWN the same year.  In her free time, she is going on walks with her rescue dogs, cooking vegan comfort food, or doing jigsaw puzzles.  www.heartmindgnv.com 

MEMBER SERVICES - RYNNI HENDERSON

Rynni is the Owner/Publisher of the Gainesville City Lifestyle Magazine - the area's monthly, community, business and lifestyle magazine with a hyper-local focus.  She has over 32 years experience in media publishing and advertising, both print and digital, and is the former regional Publisher for the Gainesville, Ocala, and Leesburg newspapers and has held similar positions in New Mexico, Oregon, Louisiana, and elsewhere in Florida. 

Rynni is a native New Orleanian, and her husband is a 5th generation Floridian.  They returned to Florida in 2019, after a 20-year hiatus, and launched the magazine in 2021.  They are currently parents to dogs, a cat, and chickens, and their daughter and two granddaughters live nearby on a farm in Winter Garden. 

REGISTRARS 

CATHARIYA "CAT" FERRIS

Cat Ferris is the founder of Amory Wellness, where she guides individuals and couples in exploring intimacy, embodiment, and authentic connection. As a sexologist and somatic intimacy coach, she specializes in practices that blend neuroscience, mindfulness, and body-based awareness to help clients release shame, deepen trust, and cultivate more fulfilling relationships.

With years of experience in one-on-one coaching, workshops, and community events, Cat has built a reputation for creating safe and empowering spaces where people can explore their desires and personal growth without judgment. Her work is grounded in compassion and curiosity, with a focus on helping clients reconnect with their innate capacity for joy, sensuality, and presence.

Outside of her professional work, Cat is a writer currently working on a memoir that explores themes of love, freedom, and self-discovery.

TAYLOR NOE

Taylor Noe is the co-owner of GreatFlorida Insurance of Gainesville, a local property and casualty insurance agency offering home, auto, flood, commercial, umbrella, and other coverage options to clients throughout the Gainesville and High Springs area. While her fiancé, Edwin, leads the agency’s client services, Taylor manages the marketing, finances, and daily operations that keep the business running smoothly.

Originally from South Florida, Taylor is a proud Double Gator with both a bachelor’s degree and a Master of International Business from the University of Florida. Before opening the agency, she spent several years working in marketing, sales, and strategy roles in the Northeast, experience that helped shape her approach to communication, problem-solving, and managing a small business.

A chance encounter introduced her to GAWN and led her to her first luncheon, where she appreciated how welcoming and supportive the group was. Taylor values being part of a network that brings local women together to learn, collaborate, and support one another.

Outside of work, Taylor enjoys exploring North Florida’s springs and trails, spending time with their two Shih Tzus, Kirby and Yoshi, and getting together with friends and family.

WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR - ELIZABETH MATTKE

After many years in procurement, Elizabeth is having fun exploring new opportunities and personal goals. She is a Certified Public Procurement Officer who moved to Gainesville in 2014 while working for GRU, where she participated in the City's Emerging Leaders program and earned an MBA from the University of Liverpool. She loves travel (60+ countries to date) and pursuing a variety of artistic expressions. Always inspired by conversation at GAWN events, she is honored to serve on its Board. 

ACTING PROGRAMS & EVENTS - MIKALA ALLEN

SOCIAL MEDIA ADMINISTRATOR - MICHELLE DORMINEY

Michelle is a hairstylist for a living and an artist as a hobby. She mostly make needle felted replicas of pet dogs as a side job. She loves growing (and trading cuttings of) plants and flowers, and she will always have as many pets as she can keep. 

She also has work experience in management and training and is always open for chances to learn and grow. She is looking forward to new opportunities in the future with GAWN.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH - (VACANT)

HISTORIAN - KRISTY MOFFAT

Kristy owns Brightway Insurance, The Moffat Agency, located in the Haile Village Center. Raised in Alachua County, Kristy is proud to serve the Gainesville community. She has over 27 years of insurance industry experience and represents a wide variety of insurance companies, so she can efficiently research the insurance market for clients.

With such a long history with GAWN (she joined in 2015), Kristy is excited to serve the organization as Historian.  She previously served on the GAWN board for eight years and was Chair twice during that time. 

She is Past President and Board Member of the North Central Florida Chapter of the CPCU Society. She is also a member of the Gainesville/Alachua County Association of Realtors (GACAR), serving on their Business Partner Committee, and was a member of the Leadership Gainesville 44 class through the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce.

A proud and self-proclaimed nerd, she received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Education from the University of Florida.

When she's not busy working or traveling for fun, she stays busy with her husband Iain, son Aedan, and cats Lola and Nyx.

ADVISORS 

 JANE HARRIS

Jane has 18 years of experience in the banking and financial services industries, serving in a host of roles in both commercial and retail lending. She specializes in commercial loans and banking solutions, including commercial real estate, investment real estate, construction, SBA financing, lines of credit, and equipment financing. Known for her consultative approach, Jane is deeply committed to support her clients – whether they’re exploring complex business needs or simply looking for guidance on building credit or securing a car loan. https://flcu.org

A Gainesville native, Jane is passionate about giving back to the community.  She serves as an Ambassador and Executive Committee Member for the Builders Association of North Central Florida, and as Co-Chair of the Gainesville Area Women’s Network (GAWN), where she has served on the board for six years.  She is a proud graduate of the University of Florida and Leadership Gainesville Class 39 and has held numerous leadership roles with local nonprofit organizations, including Chairperson, Co-Chair, and Treasurer.

Jane is also a proud mother of three adult children.  Her two daughters who are currently planning their weddings – one is a registered nurse at Shands in Gainesville, and the other holds an MBA in Finance from FSU and works as a project manager for a financial technology company.  Her son is a successful music producer based in LA, with collaborations including The Chainsmokers.

VICTORIA STEVENSON

Victoria Stevenson is a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan and a Graduate from the Seidman School of Business at Grand Valley State University in 2001. Victoria worked 14 years in the healthcare industry as a Financial Analyst, focused on a thorough attention to detail in bridging the gap between payers and the facilities revenue recovery management system.

Following her work in healthcare, Victoria worked 19 years as a Sales Director, & International Corporate Trainer for a Women based company in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her belief in always staying a student, coupled with her passion for helping others succeed- led her to create her own business in 2013: 4U2BU Business Management Solutions.

She enjoys working with churches, newly established businesses, and non-profit organizations, taking a financial & analytical approach as to what it takes to start and stay in business. She conducts business growth workshops and works with clients to establish a strong financial foundation for lasting growth!

Out of the office, she enjoys traveling, gardening, & volunteering in the community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, and as the Board Treasurer for Friends of Children of North Central Florida. She enjoys being part of GAWN; surrounding herself with like-minded women who are passionate about what they do to develop themselves and their communities. She is honored to serve on the Board and encourages you to reach out if she can assist you or your business in any way.

AT LARGE DIRECTOR

ADRIENNE STEVENS

Adrienne Stevens is a native New Yorker and recent transplant to Gainesville. She is the Executive Director of Dance Alive National Ballet and is excited to support the company during this period of growth and transformation.

Beginning her career as a professional dancer and transitioning to research as a physiologist and fitness expert. Adrienne spent more than a decade building and leading high performing Medical Affairs teams in the pharmaceutical industry, shaping strategy, operations, and field engagement across multiple therapeutic areas.

A graduate of the Juilliard School (dance), Columbia University (doctorate), and Walden University (MBA), Adrienne enjoys foreign travel, the performing arts, visiting her children and grandchildren, and connecting with people who share a strong social conscience.