We see business as a vehicle for evanglization.

Our Mission

Our mission at Catholic Women in Business is to provide Catholic women business owners, professionals, and leaders with the educational and spiritual resources they need to excel in their vocation to business. We are a community of women from all walks and stages of life who have come together to support and encourage one another toward virtue and excellence. We see business as a vehicle for evangelization and renewal within our Church, and we believe that as a community, we can bolster one another to set the world on fire.

Our Teams

Our Leadership, Content, and Writing Teams are made up completely of volunteers. These incredible women are passionate about our faith, their careers and businesses, women’s role in advancing the kingdom of God, and the different vocations each of us has been called to.

Leadership Team

  • Co-Founder and Co-President

    Day Job: Chief Operating Officer, JC Law

    Elise Crawford Gallagher is a wife and mom to two little girls. As of March 2023, she is the Chief Operating Officer at her family business, JC Law, a regional law firm based in Baltimore, MD.

    Before JC Law, Elise was the Founder and CEO of Ringlet, a marketing agency focused on serving women-owned businesses. Elise built RINGLET from a one-woman show to a thriving multi-dimensional company with eight employees. Ringlet produced national, multi-level campaigns for startups around the country.

    Elise’s mission is to empower Catholic women to boldly step into their feminine genius to live the vocations God has called them to.

  • Co-President and Editor-in-Chief

    Day Job: Homemaker and Home Educator

    Taryn DeLong co-wrote Holy Ambition: Thriving as a Catholic Woman at Work and at Home (Ave Maria Press) to help women hear and follow God’s unique calling for their life. Following her own calling, she currently spends much of her time caring for her two daughters, including homeschooling her preschooler. In what free time she has, she also enjoys reading and playing the piano. Since Taryn was a child, she’s called the Raleigh, NC area home, and she and her husband are now raising their family in a small Raleigh suburb.

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  • Community Manager

    Day Job: Associate Marketing Manager for Medline Industries

    Caroline Kenagy is a young Catholic professional who graduated from the University of Kansas, where she studied marketing and leadership. She has a strong passion for connecting faith and business and has served on the Catholic Women in Business leadership team since 2021. She currently lives in Chicago and works in retail marketing at a private medical supply company. Caroline loves traveling to visit her family and friends and enjoys supporting her favorite sports teams.

    Connect with Caroline on LinkedIn.

  • Creative Director

    Day Job: Brand Strategist and Designer at Verve & Concord

    Lisa Johnson is the Founder and Designer of Verve & Concord, a branding and design studio that helps Catholic female founders tell their brand stories. Her previous experience includes creating brands and designing digital, print and experiential materials for nonprofits and associations. Lisa is an alumna of the University of Florida. She still considers herself a Floridian despite being a Washington, DC resident for 15 years and counting, where she lives with her husband and son.

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  • Director of Marketing

    Day Job: Director of Marketing and Communications for Mount de Sales Academy

    Christina Sabo is the director of marketing and communications for Catholic independent school Mount de Sales Academy. She is also the social media manager for Catholic Women in Business and owns her own creative agency, Paloma & Fig, supporting Catholic businesses in public relations and graphic design. Christina resides in Macon, Georgia, and strives to take in every moment of the day with a joyful heart. Her favorite pastimes are spending time in the great outdoors with her family, writing, learning about the lives of the saints, and sipping a strong cup of coffee.

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  • Project Manager

    Day Job: Music Teacher

    Laura Henry is an aspiring project manager who hails from New Jersey. With a decade of experience as a music professional, working as both a piano/voice teacher and church musician, she is exploring new opportunities in the business world. With an MBA in Strategy, Innovation and Leadership, she enjoys solving problems in order to make the world a better place. Her pastimes include reading (particularly a good mystery!), learning languages, and all things classical music.

Content Team

  • Social Media Manager

    Anna McCorkle graduated from the prestigious Florence Institute of Design International in Italy. Her Catholic faith deeply influences her creative process, drawing particular inspiration from St. Hildegard von Bingen and maintaining a special devotion to Mary. Beyond her design work, Anna's creative spirit extends to various artistic pursuits, from traditional painting to digital art.

  • Associate Editor

    Margo White is a wife and mother living in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania. Inspired by St. Catherine of Siena's care for the sick, she loves learning about all things health and the elderly. Margo spends her free time reading, planning travel adventures, and learning new things! She can be reached at margohwhite@gmail.com.

  • Associate Editor

    Sharon Bengel is a cradle Catholic with more than 30 years of experience in writing, communications and publication design. A recovering newspaper reporter with a crush on the prophet Jeremiah, Sharon loves discovering new things about the scriptures. She runs an LLC out of her home office in southwest Ohio where she keeps a stash of chocolate for her grandkids.

  • Associate Editor

    Tiffany Grierson is a Catholic revert and writer with over a decade of experience in publishing and faith-based marketing.ription

  • Associate Editor

    Susan has a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University in Modern European Studies and a master’s degree from Columbia University's School of International Affairs with a concentration in international banking and finance. Her professional start in life began in New York City in corporate lending and relationship management. In 2015, she returned to the classroom to explore her passion for writing, focusing primarily on memoir writing and poetry. Five years later, in 2020, she graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in professional writing and began her career as a freelance writer. Susan was born in Florida and raised in Pensacola. She joined the Catholic Church in April 2024.

Writers

  • Berthe Emmanuella Antoine

    Interior Designer

    Berthe Emmanuella Antoine is an interior designer who fine tunes others on how to create beautiful habitations in Christ. Her rule of life has led her to launch INTERIOREM VITAM, a Catholic decor blog and boutique with a sleek and classic aesthetic. She is forever whisked away into the intricacies of hidden devotions and the silence of the interior life. She hopes to build a fruitful community around the brand’s mobile app.

  • Amber Apple

    Amber Apple

    Digital Marketing Manager

    Amber Apple is a Digital Marketing Manager and writer. When she’s not weaving tales for her novel, you can find her in her natural habitat—snuggled up on the couch, lost in the pages of a book, clutching a cup of tea. Her love language is baking French pastries, so if you’re craving a daily dose of mouthwatering recipes and delightful musings, visit her blog, mrsamberapple.com, or connect with her on Instagram @mrsamberapple.

  • Sarah Battersby

    Co-Founder and Consultant

    Sarah Battersby has a Bachelor's in English and a Master's in Social Work and has spent most of her career working with students and student-serving organizations. She currently works for the small consulting firm she co-owns. She loves reading, baking and discovering new things with her daughter. She lives in North Carolina with her family.

  • Ann Burns

    Founder

    Ann Burns is the founder of The Feminine Project, an organization dedicated to restoring the joy of womanhood. She is a writer and speaker, and strives to uphold what is truly good and beautiful. Most of all, she is a wife and mother, and loves to share the joy in living each day well.

  • Delphine Chui

    Writer, Editor, and Charity Founder

    Delphine Chui is an award-winning journalist, speaker and charity founder from London. A Catholic revert and former women’s magazine editor who experienced “cancel culture” for being publicly pro-life, she is passionate about learning and sharing how to be boldly Catholic in today’s world. She volunteers as CEO of her befriending charity, CareDogs, and is most active on Instagram and YouTube at @delphinediscusses or on LinkedIn and Twitter at @delphinechui.

  • Alexandra Macey Davis

    Managing Editor

    Alexandra Macey Davis is a lawyer-turned-freelance writer and author and managing editor of Public Discourse. Most recently, she has written for Verily Magazine, Coffee + Crumbs, The Federalist, and FemCatholic, and she writes a monthly Substack letter called Chrism + Coffee, a call to find peace and rest in both the sacramental and the ordinary. Her first book, Pivot: The Nontraditional JD Careers Handbook, was published in 2023. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her family.

  • Dr. Glory Enyninnaya

    Founder and Consultant

    Dr. Glory Enyinnaya is a management consultant who worked at Accenture before founding Kleos Advisory. She is a member of the faculty of Pan-Atlantic University in Nigeria. Glory is consecrated to Mary and serves as an official of the Legion of Mary in the Archdiocese of Lagos. She is a cooperator of Opus Dei and an Associate of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus.

  • Rose Folsom

    Author, Keynote Speaker, and Spiritual Director

    Rose Folsom is a convert, Lay Dominican, spiritual director, author, and speaker who helps Catholic women go from restless to resilient at rosefolsom.com—by guiding them to a closer connection with our loving God.

  • Sarah Gagliano Taliun

    Genetics Professor

    Sarah is a genetics professor with many interests in addition to studying DNA. She and her husband now call Montreal home. When she is not reading a scientific article or meeting with students, Sarah can be found experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, reading her Bible or taking a walk in nature.

  • Megan Gephart

    Operational Strategist, Certified Director of Operations

    Megan Gephart is a Certified Director of Operations, professionally trained Mindset Coach, and Army Veteran who brings 11+ years of leadership in the military, public relations, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit sectors. Passionate about organizational change, she specializes in strategic planning, operations, leadership development and team growth as a Business Consultant with Apostolic Fruit. Megan is a wife and mother of three energetic boys.

  • Alex Harrel

    Coordinator of Student Activities and Career Services

    Alexandra (Alex) Harrel resides in Irving, Texas. She is a new student affairs professional within the world of higher education. In her spare time, she loves reading, listening to podcasts, and spending time outdoors. Her favorite prayer is Hail, Holy Queen. You can follow her on Instagram at @2012alexandra.

  • Valentina Imhoff

    Career Coach

    Valentina Imhoff, MBA, is a career coach helping women encounter God through their work. She has lived and worked in six countries and has over 10 years of experience in a variety of industries. She facilitates Called & Gifted workshops to help others discern their charisms. Her greatest loves are her husband, son, and trying new recipes in the kitchen. Connect with Valentina at fiatcareercoaching.com, or tune into her podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.

  • Rhode L. Jean-Alger

    Nurse and Spiritual Director

    Rhode L. Jean-Aleger was born and raised in Haiti. She has been married to Vorbes for the past 28 years and is the mother of three young adult children. She has MS degrees in Community Health Nursing and Public Health and is a Nurse Practitioner and Certified Spiritual Director. She is involved in the Homeless and Homebound ministry in her parish and is a retreat leader for the Haitian Community. Rhode founded the Jax Prayer Club in 2013.

  • Beth Anne Kaczmarczyk

    Bookkeeper

    Beth Anne Kaczmarczyk is a cradle Catholic who is passionate in helping others in her community with her husband through the Knights of Columbus. She is a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and runs her own Bookkeeping firm. She is passionate about helping small business owners have less stress and grow their businesses. You can connect with her on Instagram, or join her monthly newsletter to receive a Monthly Bookkeeping Checklist!

  • Krista Keil

    Graduate Student

    A native of Colorado, Krista graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a specialization in traumatology, at Divine Mercy University. From 2020-23, Krista served as the Director of Character and Mentorship at the Youth Leadership Foundation in Washington D.C. Krista has been a representative with the Virtuous Leadership Institute since 2021. She currently resides near Washington D.C.

  • Natasha Lovely

    Founder

    Natasha Lovely is the Founder of Aspen & Oliva, a premier personal branding agency, and Founder of Catholic Daughter, a ministry that equips women to conquer the 4th commandment. She purposefully integrates her expertise as a clinical therapist and storytelling marketer to guide women to architect, refine, and master an iconic personal brand that effortlessly transcends into all areas of their lives. You can connect with Natasha through Instagram, LinkedIn, or natashalucia.com.

  • Erica Mathews, CFP®

    Financial Planner and Investment Advisor

    Erica Mathews is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional with Financial Counseling Associates, a family-owned financial planning and investment management firm. She helps relieve financial stress with organization, automation and a plan, helping others manage their finances so they can live as God is calling them to. She lives in Colorado with her husband and four kids; they love CrossFit, rock climbing, gardening, and exploring nature. Erica’s email is erica@fca-inc.com.

  • Marisa McDonald

    Homemaker

    Marisa McDonald is a wife and mother living in Central Indiana. She has previously worked for various nonprofit spaces in fundraising, development, and strategy and is actively involved on boards within her community. A creative homemaker, Marisa is making the most of each day cherishing loved ones.

  • Kristen West McGuire

    Fundraising Consultant

    Kristen West McGuire is a wife and mother of eight young adults and former Methodist seminarian who swam the Tiber in 1990. She’s been a research associate, an autism services aide, an executive director for a non-profit, an event planner, and even a chaplain at a mental institution! Today, she is a fundraising consultant and runs My Secret is Mine, a small Catholic press. Website: kristenwestmcguire.com.

  • Carolyn McIntosh

    Certified Online Business Manager

    Carolyn McIntosh has a passion for helping heart-centered businesses thrive. With an MBA in Industrial Organizational Psychology and over 12 years of experience in Human Resources and Operations, she brings a unique blend of human insight and operational expertise to her work. Carolyn is also a Freelance Writer and an Adjunct Professor, sharing her knowledge and experience with the next generation of leaders. Connect with Carolyn on LinkedIn or her website.

  • Mary Kate McNamara

    Consulting Senior Associate

    Mary Kate McNamara, a proud Michigan alum, works at a consulting firm in Chicago, though she can still whip out an East Coast accent and Springsteen lyrics. Mary Kate is known for loving long, deep conversations with her friends and considers herself blessed to be the daughter, sister and friend of the best people she knows. Mary Kate has a devotion to St. Joseph and the Blessed Mother and is discovering what it means to be friends with Jesus.

  • Liz Montigny

    Life Coach

    Elizabeth Montigny owns a faith-based life coaching practice to help women take action on their God-given dreams with clarity, creativity, and calm. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and their three boys and is blessed to be a member of the Love Crucified community, whose mission is to bring to the Lord victim souls for these decisive times. You can work with Liz privately, in her online community, or join her on a retreat.

  • Ana K. Perez

    Freelance Writer

    Ana K. Perez is a Catholic wife, mom to two daughters, and a freelance writer. She received a certification from the Pastoral Formation Institute at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. She loves her family, homeschooling her children, volunteering in parish ministries, music, blogging, and reading.  Connect with Ana on LinkedIn, her writing portfolio website, and blog.

  • Laura Pugliano

    Founder

    Laura Pugliano is co-founder of Ciccio's Olives, an award-winning extra virgin olive oil produced by her in-laws in Calabria, Italy. She also launched Sprezza Creative Co, where she crafts elegant content for B2B businesses. Laura is a wife, mother, and an alumna of Franciscan University of Steubenville. Join her on X (Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn.

  • Lorraine Ranalli

    Lorraine Ranalli

    Author, Ghostwriter, Public Speaking Coach

    Lorraine Ranalli is an author, ghostwriter, and soft skills trainer, with a background in broadcasting and corporate communications. She has coached professionals at all levels in the art of public speaking. Impact: Deliver Effective, Meaningful, and Memorable Presentations is Lorraine’s reference book for the communicator’s toolbox. Inspired by life experiences, she has passionately facilitated Ascension’s Joy-Filled Marriage program for nearly two decades. Wife, mother, and Delco proud round out her credentials.  

  • Shivonne Sant-Solomon

    Lead Principal Upstream Commercial II Advisor

    Shivonne Sant-Solomon is a wife and mother of two. Over the past 19 years, she has had the opportunity to work in a variety of commercial roles within the energy industry, as well as assuming the role of a stay-at-home mother to her then-younger kids for three years. As Shivonne continues along her path, she seeks opportunities to share her faith and support the achievement of the world’s energy transition goals in caring for God’s creation.

  • Anna Saucier

    Holistic Leadership Coach and Sustainable Business Consultant

    Anna Saucier is a Holistic Leadership Coach and Certified Online Business Consultant, Certified Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practitioner, and Certified Mindset Coach specializing in trauma-informed growth for women in business and ministry. She has guided hundreds of women into sustainable leadership, and helps change-agents who want to be a force for health and healing work from peace, not hustle through Apostolic Fruit. Anna lives internationally with her husband and two children.

  • Kate Walsh-Soucheray, Ed.D., LMFT, Emeritus

    Retired Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    Dr. Kate Walsh-Soucheray taught high school religion in St. Paul, Minnesota and then became a licensed marriage and family therapist. She has master’s degrees in theology and marriage and family therapy, and a doctorate in educational leadership. Dr. Kate and her husband John have been married for 42 years and they have three, adult married children and six, soon to be seven, grandchildren. Dr. Kate is retired and writes and speaks for Catholics.

  • Tara Wright

    Senior Content Manager

    Tara is an artist, Marine wife, and happy Catholic. By day, Tara creates content for Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit force behind the beloved children’s show “Sesame Street.” She is the owner of Tara Wright Studio, where she specializes in custom art and illustration, and is co-founder of Scatter and Sow. After spending several years on the east coast, Tara and her family now call Oklahoma home.

  • Laryn Weaver

    Coach

    Laryn Weaver is a career chameleon with a consistent focus. Her goal for each person she encounters is to have a deep understanding of their own worth and value and an awareness of their skills and gifts. Laryn is the author of four books and spent part of her career as a motivational speaker. She regards her marriage and her four adult children who love Jesus to be her greatest accomplishments. Her latest blessings are her grandbabies!

Media

Elise and Taryn

Catholic TV “This Is the Day,” November 11, 2024

CFN Live

EWTN "Women of Grace”: “Shaping the Culture of Work: Catholic Women in Business"

Part 1: https://womenofgrace.com/tv/2458

Part 2: https://womenofgrace.com/tv/2459

CatholicTV “This Is the Day”

The Possibility Mom Live: Holy Ambition: Thriving as a Catholic Woman at Work and at Home

The Catholic Entrepreneur Podcast: Catholic Women and Ambition

Elise

  • Distinguished Fellow, The Arthur & Carlyle Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at the Busch School of Business

  • Leonine Fellow, Class of 2018

Past Speaking Engagements

Young Catholic Professionals, DC Chapter

Legatus 

The Catholic University of America

Mount de Sales Academy  

The University of Maryland

The Archdiocese of Baltimore 

The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.

Podcasts

“Letters to Women”: A Letter to the Woman Discovering Her Feminine Genius at Work

“Mothergood ”: Mom Entrepreneurship and Pursuing Your Passions

“Living the Call”: Living in the Hyphen

“Mamas in Spirit”: Healing from My Parents' Divorce

“The Catholic Entrepreneur”

Published Writing

The Catholic

Contributor, “A Place To Belong: Letters from Catholic Women”

Contributor, “The Modern Saints: Portraits and Reflections on the Saints”

Partnerships

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