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The People Behind Our Mission
United by purpose. Inspired by service. Dedicated to empowering girls through mentorship, education, and meaningful community connections.
Meet Our Board
Our board brings together educators, attorneys, community advocates, and professionals who believe in the potential of every girl. Together, they guide Women On The Move Network and help create opportunities for the next generation of leaders.
Dr. Omid Furutan
Educator and business leader bringing experience in management, organizational development, and international business.
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Dr. Omid Furutan brings academic and organizational experience to WOTMN, including work in international business, management, and organizational development.
His interests include business ethics, behavioral economics, and global enterprise. His leadership helps guide the organization's strategic direction and commitment to supporting girls and women.
Soheila Azizi, Esq.
Attorney and advocate dedicated to justice, peacebuilding, gender equality, and community empowerment.
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Soheila Azizi is a founding leader of Women On The Move Network and an attorney whose work reflects a commitment to justice, compassion, and equitable opportunities.
Through legal advocacy, mediation, and community service, she supports initiatives promoting understanding, human dignity, and the advancement of women and girls.
Barbara Edwards Marino
Lifelong educator and founding member dedicated to meaningful learning and mentorship opportunities.
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Barbara Edwards Marino helped establish Women On The Move Network alongside Dr. Wilma Ellis and Diane Gunther.
She has served as an educator, administrator, and consultant, bringing extensive experience in supporting students and educators.
Her commitment to the Who's Your Hero? program reflects her belief that mentorship can help girls discover their strengths and grow in confidence.
Diane Gunther
Community activist and founding member committed to inclusion, unity, and women's empowerment.
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Diane Gunther is a founding member of WOTMN and a community advocate whose efforts have helped promote meaningful connections and collaboration.
Her service reflects a longstanding dedication to community engagement, understanding, and opportunities for women and girls.
Azadeh Taefi
Supporting board coordination, communications, and the organization's ongoing work to empower girls.
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Azadeh serves as Secretary of Women On The Move Network. Her participation helps support the board's work and commitment to the organization's mission.
Through her service, she contributes to a collaborative team focused on mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities for young girls.
Dr. Michael Kuehlwein
Pomona College Professor of Economics, award-winning educator, and advocate for educational opportunity.
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Dr. Michael Kuehlwein is the George E. and Nancy O. Moss Professor of Economics at Pomona College in the Claremont Colleges.
He received his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and has taught classes in Macroeconomics, Statistics, and Economic Growth.
He has twice served as Chair of the Economics Department at Pomona College. He has been a Visiting Professor at the University of California, Irvine; Claremont Graduate University; and Stanford University.
He is an award-winning teacher and has conducted research on consumer spending and saving.
As a relatively new member of the WOTMN Board, he is delighted to work with talented colleagues to promote the empowerment and advancement of fifth-grade girls in the Inland Empire through the Who's Your Hero? program.
Members & Program Leaders
Our community is strengthened by individuals who share their time, experience, and passion for helping girls thrive.
Hooshyar Imani
Hooshyar continues to serve on the WOTMN Board, supporting the organization's mission and community initiatives.
Krista Furutan
Krista supports the Who's Your Hero? program, helping girls develop confidence, leadership, empathy, and positive relationships.
Hea Chowdhury
Hea contributes to mentorship activities that encourage girls to discover their strengths, build self-confidence, and celebrate their potential.
May Rahmanian
May contributes her experience and commitment to community service as a member of Women On The Move Network's board.
Remembering Dr. Wilma Ellis
Dr. Wilma Ellis was a visionary, trailblazer, and champion for women's empowerment whose leadership helped establish Women On The Move Network.
Her dedication to justice, equality, education, and service continues to inspire our work today. Through the programs, relationships, and opportunities we create, we honor her belief in the power of women and girls to make a lasting difference.
Her legacy lives on in every life we help uplift.
Honoring the life, vision, and enduring legacy of Dr. Wilma Ellis.
Together, We Move Forward
Our board, mentors, volunteers, and supporters share one goal: helping girls discover their potential and build a brighter future.
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