Unlock Your Potential with WCA’s Peer Mentor Program

Alice M. Walton is a strategic communications consultant with a journalism background, specializing in high-stakes public affairs and media relations for clients navigating complex regulatory and legislative landscapes. Alice brings knowledge and experience on client management, agency life, career transitions and managing dynamic teams.

Andrea Exter is a seasoned publisher and project manager who combines her passion for storytelling, design and magazine journalism to create compelling custom publications. As co-owner of Monarch Media & Consulting, she leads with curiosity, strategic calm, and a passion for mentorship—delivering impactful print and digital content while fostering strong, collaborative relationships.

Angel Leverett is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Austin Habitat for Humanity, where she leads strategic communications, brand management, media relations, and community engagement efforts to advance the organization’s mission across Central Texas. With more than a decade of experience in marketing, public relations, and nonprofit communications, Angel brings a strong background in strategic planning, campaign development, leadership, and mission-driven storytelling.

Avery is the Creative Director of Blue Bird Studios, a boutique agency focused on branding and marketing for natural products, socially responsible companies, and women-led businesses. With 15 years of experience across agencies, startups, in-house teams, and freelance work, she blends her background in the arts with strategy and storytelling to help purpose-driven brands grow with clarity and impact.

Caitlyn Macaluso is a strategic communicator and problem-solver who thrives on jumping into new challenges, figuring things out, and making an impact. She currently serves as Chief of Staff at FVF Law and has held multiple leadership roles with WCA, including VP of Communications, Banner Brunch, and Operations.

Cindy has 20 years of branding, integrated marketing, design and advertising. She specializes in creative/design direction: integrated/strategically marketing focused; branding: From startups to rebranding, repositioning existing brands, and developing brand guidelines, design direction, iconography, photo/illustration art direction and brand voice direction.

Diane has decades of coaching experience, and certification by the International Coaching Federation, and is ready to discuss many topics and skills to help clients achieve success in their business or company.

Genevieve, who goes by Vivvi, is a strategic healthcare public relations leader with nearly a decade of agency experience helping pharma, biotech, and medtech brands–from startup to Fortune 500–build standout communications strategies. With a background that spans education and tech sales, she brings a diverse, real-world perspective to mentoring and career growth.

Jacqueline Sinex is Managing Director at WEBii, a digital agency that specializes in custom web design and development. She enjoys over 25 years of experience in agency leadership and work in the website development field. Her background includes fine arts, creative design, web development, user experience, e-learning, agency leadership, and leadership in non-profit organizations.

Jane Baxter Lynn is an experienced strategic planner, facilitator and professional communicator. She has spent three decades in global, national and regional communications, marketing and non-profit management, and has a wealth of contacts and resources worldwide.

Jen is an experienced marketing and communications professional and currently serves as Communications Supervisor at the Austin Board of REALTORS®. With more than 25 years of experience in communications, marketing, and book publishing, Jen thrives on bringing ideas to life, turning concepts into compelling stories that inform and engage. Her approach blends strategic thinking with a passion for clear, audience-focused communication. She enjoys sharing knowledge and helping others succeed.

“Morning Edition” Host, KUT 90.5 FM. Jennifer Stayton is a native Austinite with nearly 30 years of experience as a radio broadcaster. She has worked in both public and commercial radio as a host, newscast anchor, interviewer, news reporter, DJ, producer, writer, editor, news assignment coordinator, delivery and speech coach, intern supervisor, and (briefly) salesperson.

Karen is an independent fiction and nonfiction writing coach, book editor and ghostwriter. She is a trusted content editor for businesses.

An accomplished marketing and communications leader, Kerri currently serves as Director of Marketing and Communications at The Texas Tribune, where she leads brand strategy and promotion for the organization’s journalism, products, and flagship events. With a career spanning leadership roles at nonprofits, media, tech, and education, she also empowers professionals as a freelance branding consultant.

Following a 25-year in public relations, Laura created a significant career change by forming a Pilates and fitness business, Mat Pilates ATX, as an extension of her coaching/consulting practice for executives in transition. As both a teacher and a coach, Laura support clients to navigate challenges related to their personal and professional goals and well-being.

Maura Nevel Thomas is an award-winning international speaker and trainer on individual and corporate productivity and work-life balance, and the most widely-cited authority on attention management. Her proprietary Empowered Productivity™ System has been embraced by the likes of NASA, Dyson, and Google. She is a TEDx Speaker, founder of Regain Your Time, author of six books, and was named a Top Leadership Speaker in Inc. Magazine.

Michel Hudson, CFRE, CEFL, has more than 30 years’ experience with nonprofits and associations across almost every aspect of operations and communications, and established her own consulting firm in 2001. She offers personalized support for organizations and their leaders that helps them cut through uncertainty, clarify their strengths, and navigate pivotal moments with confidence.

Paige helps nonprofits, schools, and other purpose-driven clients define their brands, refine their messaging, and develop strategic marketing and communication plans to achieve their goals. Paige’s strengths are curiosity, pragmatism, and ideation.

Roberta Coffin is a marketing communications professional who generates results by focusing on what are the needs, the pain points and the solutions. Her strategic mindset, empathetic approach, and industry insight make her an exceptional mentor for those seeking clarity and confidence in their journey.

Sandra is a veteran journalist and manager who left the news business to reshape a career that needed some fresh air. Now, she is a freelance writer, editor and consultant who brings news sensibilities to success stories, case studies and profiles for her clients.