We are a group of gal-pals who love women’s history.
Dr. Leah Leach
Executive Director , Founder
Responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of Gal’s Guide. Leah is the head of fundraising and community outreach programs. She leads Uhura Training Academy and is the Gal’s Guide Podcast Producer. Leah has won five awards for her work on podcasts she’s produced. Leah founded Gal’s Guide in 2016 after running a women’s group for three years as well as a multi-award winning film company for a decade. She is a high energy speaker and big thinker behind Gal’s Guide.
Email me Leah@galsguide.org
Bonnie Fillenwarth
Library Manager & Grant Manager
Curates the quality of the collections that the library has to offer. Seeks for diversity in the library’s stacks. Sets up the borrowing and returns systems to see they run efficiently. Manages the services and facilities of the library. Bonnie also researches grants for Gal’s Guide projects. Bonnie is an acclaimed visual artist who creates colorful paintings celebrating women throughout history. Since 2018, she has created a women’s history calendar. Bonnie represents the state of Indiana on the Her Flag project.
Email me Bonnie@galsguide.org
Katie Harris
Book Club Manager
Works with Bonnie and Leah in assisting in planning, implementing and evaluating library services. Katie leads the monthly book club. Katie comes from a Vocational Service Manager’s background working with kids with developmental disabilities.
Email me Katie@galsguide.org
Michelle Hammond
Audio Book Coordinator
Michelle passion for the written word makes her a wonderful addition to Gal’s Guide! Michelle reads books aloud for the Gal’s Guide podcast and creates artwork for the online store. Michelle has a professional background in art and graphic design, but has a degree in literature and writing and loves to bond with anyone over a good book and a cup of tea.
Email me Michelle@galsguide.org
Lisa Cardona
Volunteer Coordinator
Lisa is a long-time volunteer of Gal’s Guide. She starting attending events before we even had a library. As the Volunteer Coordinator, Lisa gathers the eager volunteers for events, library shifts and library projects. Lisa comes comes wonderful background of HR and Girl Scout Troupe leader.
Email me Lisa@galsguide.org
Phoebe Frear
Special Film Project Director
Phoebe Frear is the owner of production company Elephant Trunk Films. She is passionate about creating stories that inspire community and change. The combination of travel and filmmaking is a long sought out passion of hers. Phoebe has worked with Gal’s Guide on the Your Gal Friday Podcast and on special video projects like Wonder Woman Academy.
Email me phoebe.frear@gmail.com
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Board of Directors
The Gal’s Guide board is a strategy board with a few members also working as staff. Applications are reviewed in January, April, July, and October.
Leah Leach, President & Treasurer
Katie Harris, Vice President
Bonnie Fillenwarth, Secretary
Sean Woods, Board Member at Large
Heidi Yost, Board Member at Large
Mona Mehas, Board Member at Large
Shana Antas, Board Member at Large
Lisa Cardona, Board Member at Large
