The Westport Young Woman’s League is a dynamic group of women dedicated to fostering community engagement and charitable giving. Founded in 1956, WYWL is a non-profit organization committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those in need through service projects, fundraising events, and volunteerism. Our mission is to promote education, social services, and culture by providing grants to local non-profits and supporting initiatives that strengthen the Westport area.
Each year, WYWL hosts the hallmark events the Minute Man Race and CraftWestport, which collectively raise thousands of dollars for our Grants Program. These efforts directly support non-profit organizations focused on critical issues such as healthcare, education, and social services in Fairfield County.
With a proud legacy of almost 70 years, the Westport Young Woman’s League remains one of Fairfield County’s most active women’s organizations. Our members are passionate about giving back, building community relationships, and creating lasting positive change. Through our commitment to service, friendship, and community, the WYWL strives to improve the quality of life for residents while offering leadership and personal growth opportunities for its members.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Join us in our mission to create lasting positive change for Westport and beyond!
Executive Board
President: Tainara Cruvinel… president@wywl.com
Vice President: open… vp@wywl.com
Recording Secretary: Jennifer Rawson… secretary@wywl.com
Past President: Bridget Flynn… pastpresident@wywl.com
Treasurer: Juliet Jackson… treasurer@wywl.com
Grants Director: Bronwyn Cousins… grants@wywl.com
Grants Co-Chair: Jennifer Ginsberg… cogrants@wywl.com
Nominating Director: Kerian Wilson-Evans… planning@wywl.com
Community Service Director: Laurel Warren… community@wywl.com
Community Service Co-Chair: open… cocommunity@wywl.com
Board of Directors
Membership Manager: Emma Quilhot… membership@wywl.com
CraftWestport Chair: Ariane Trimuschat… craftwestport@wywl.com
CraftWestport Co-Chair: open… cocraftwestport@wywl.com
Minute Man Race Chair: Rachel Van Aken… minuteman@wywl.com
Community Kitchen: Maria Petti… communitykitchen@wywl.com
Public Relations Chair: Natacha Rousseau… pr@wywl.com
Public Relations co-Chair: Isabel Bogdan… copr@wywl.com
Sustainer Liaison: Julie Whamond… sustainers@wywl.com
Past Presidents
1956-57 Mrs. Gay Land (Liz)
1957-58 Mrs. Phillip L. Michel (Ester)
1958-59 Mrs. John Wilson (Betty)
1959-60 Mrs. Albert Rogers (Vi)
1960-61 Roger Bart (Elaine)
1961-62 Mrs. John Ulrich (Beth)
1962-63 Mrs. Alfred Willmott (Helen)
1963-64 Mrs. Andre P. Sampou (Elsie)
1964-65 Mrs. William R. Harris (Bobra)
1965-66 Mrs. Douglas Burch (Ellen)
1966-67 Mrs. Robert Current (Sona)
1967-68 Mrs. Kurt Volk, Jr. (Norma)
1968-69 Mrs. D. D. Cady (Diane)
1969-70 Mrs. Raymond Maddock (Carole)
1970-71 Mrs. Andrew Lozyniak (Florence)
1971-72 Mrs. Donald Hansen (Audrey)
1972-73 Mrs. James Schadt (Barbara)
1973-74 Mrs. John Thompson (Bunny)
1974-75 Mrs. Jules Romary (Darlene)
1975-76 Mrs. Ronald Sappenfield (Diane)
1976-77 Mrs. Thomas Leyden (Rita)
1977-78 Mrs. Warren Johnson (Sue)
1978-79 Mrs. Mark Evens (Judy)
1979-80 Mrs. Robert Dowling (Juanita)
1980-81 Mrs. James Murray (Gigi)
1981-82 Mrs. David Harrison (Marianne)
1982-83 Mrs. Edward Karazin (Renie)
1983-84 Mrs. William Chase (Katie)
1984-85 Mrs. T. Allen Swann (Judy)
1985-86 Nancy S. Hahnfeldt Orr
1986-87 Mrs. John Hittson (Ronnie)
1987-88 Mrs. Chuck Greenlee (Mimi)
1988-89 Mrs. John Pincavage (Tammy)
1989-90 Mrs. Richard Boas (Elisabeth)
1990-91 Mrs. Marshall Perrin (Nancy)
1991-92 Linda Sciarra-Clair
1992-93 Diane Goss Farrell
1993-94 Diane Watkins
1994-95 Peggy Kamins
1995-96 Deb Laurino
1996-97 Michele Mitnick
1997-98 Sharon Miller
1998-99 Trudy Denton
1999-00 Mary Lee
2000-01 Barbara Wiederecht
2001-02 Pamela Troy-Kopack
2002-03 Nancy Martin
2003-04 Christine DePinto
2004-05 Joanne Heller
2005-06 Josephine Raimondi
2006-07 Julie Whamond
2007-08 Sandy Morrison
2008-09 Sheri Valente
2009-10 Elizabeth Juviler
2010-11 Madeline Monde
2011-12 Kristin Lafleur
2012-13 Cath Lloyd
2013-14 Nathalie Fonteyne
2014-15 Nathalie Fonteyne
2015-16 Meg Himes
2016-17 Brandi Briggs
2017-18 Jackie Spencer
2018-19 Shannon McArthur
2019-20 Lauren Bromberg
2020-21 Monique Hodges
2021-22 Janet Battey Dziekonski
2022-23 Stephanie Nickse
2023-24 Bridget Flynn
Become a member of the WYWL
info@wywl.com
245 Post Road E.
Saugatuck Congregational Church, Westport, CT 06880