Young & Empowered Women (Y&E) Welcomes Largest Membership Cohort: A Milestone for Leadership and Empowerment
Phoenix, AZ – Young & Empowered Women (Y&E) is proud to announce the induction of its largest cohort to date. Cohort 9 welcomes 33 dynamic members, each passionate about advancing their careers, contributing to the community, and championing women’s rights and empowerment. This exciting milestone reflects Y&E’s continued growth and commitment to fostering leadership without limits.
Y&E offers monthly professional development and networking opportunities to 200+ members.
The members of Cohort 9 include:
Rachel Andrews
Kassandra Beavers
Meg Byrne
Amanda Carrillo
Kimberly Carson
Citlalli Celis
Abby Charles
Kirsten Dahlen
Diana Lee Guzman
Katie Heitland
Kady Hendrix
Emily Joy
Ashleigh Kozlowski
Mattie Krause
Marissa Martin
Ericca Martinez
Kelsey McAtee
Chardon Mucker
Haleigh Owens
Shanya Perez Amaya
Karissa Pletta
Adisa Podrug
Amanda Prengel
Laura Ramírez
Francelly Rosas
Taylor Schulte
Destinee Scott
Karina Soriano
Genesis Verduzco
Sabrina Verlander
Tracy Vo
Natalie Washington
Caroline Wheat
With over 200 members across Maricopa County, Y&E continues to provide professional development opportunities for women across diverse sectors. Y&E's programming, available both in-person and virtually, focuses on essential career skills such as salary negotiations, career transitions, imposter syndrome, entrepreneurship, and more. Each session is designed to build skills, confidence, and connections, while showcasing personal and professional achievements through member spotlights.
“Welcoming our largest cohort yet speaks to the growing desire for women to lead boldly and empower each other,” shared Veronica Aguilar, founder & board chair of Y&E. “These 32 incredible women are ready to make their mark, and we are thrilled to provide the platform for their growth and success. Leadership without limits isn’t just our vision—it’s our reality, and it’s inspiring to see how far we’ve come together.”
Y&E’s mission is to provide professional development and networking opportunities to rising female leaders, while also raising awareness of women’s rights, empowerment, and equity. With programming hosted at women-owned businesses and mission-aligned organizations across the valley, Y&E fosters community engagement while helping its members excel in their careers.
For more information about Young & Empowered Women or to learn how to become a member, please visit www.yewomen.org or contact info@yewomen.org.
