Meaghan de Chateauvieux is the president and CEO at Willow Domestic Violence Center. Meaghan has over 15 years of nonprofit experience, securing resources and guiding strategic growth. In the past five years with Willow Center, where she previously served as director of development and marketing, Meaghan has successfully completed an $8.4 million campaign for capital and program expansion, implemented a name change process for a 40-year-old agency and led efforts to address critical gaps in systems, operations, and communications. Meaghan holds a Masters in Political Science from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in Women’s Studies and Multicultural Studies from Nazareth College. Meaghan lives in Irondequoit with her partner Phil, their two children, Jonah and Olive, and their family dog, Reuben.
International Women’s Day 2025
The University of Rochester Susan B. Anthony Center invites you to join us for “Support the Supporters: Amplifying Women’s Initiatives,” a celebration of International Women’s Day 2025.
This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” calls on communities to unite and take bold steps toward achieving gender equity.
This special program will highlight the vital work of local non-profit organizations that empower women and girls in Rochester. The event will feature a panel discussion where four community leaders will:
Share an overview of their organization’s mission, key initiatives, and impact.
Highlight challenges and opportunities in advancing equity for women.
Participate in a moderated Q&A session, inviting attendees to explore how to support these efforts and take meaningful action.
This event is an opportunity to celebrate local leadership, foster community connections, and identify actionable ways to amplify the work of non-profit organizations driving change for women in Rochester.
Saturday March 8, 2025
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Hattie’s Rooftop Bar, The Strathallan Hotel
Panelists
Meaghan de Chateauvieux – Willow Domestic Violence Center
Krystle Ellis – Women’s Foundation of the Genesee Valley
Krystle Ellis, widely known as “The Culture Broker,” is a powerhouse whose dynamic approach blends warmth with unshakable authority, leaving a lasting impact wherever she goes. Owner of Ellis K Consulting, and Executive Director of the Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley, Ellis specializes in catapulting businesses in varying industries to the next level by implementing system-wide change methods through a positive and appreciative lens, while simultaneously being able to locate operational threats and challenges serving as a barrier to success and profitability.
Krystle stands as a unique leader in the areas of policy remapping, professional development, conflict mediation, and operational support. Regarded as a mastermind and chief strategist, Krystle’s distinctive ability to deliver tangible and meaningful change stands as a testament to her empathy and unwavering commitment to her community. To only name a few, Ellis has been trusted to train members of the New York State Department of Health, Rochester Police Department, University of Rochester Medical Center, and countless agencies across the U.S.
Krystle is a philanthropist who firmly advocates for the rights of women and providing equitable access to healthcare for children. She believes in having transparent conversations that inspire people to soar higher and values the currency of transformational love and honor.
Marilyn Tedeschi – American Association of University Women
Marilyn is the Vice President of the Woman’s Institute for Leadership and Learning (WILL) in Seneca Falls NY. WILL produces the Seneca Falls Dialogues and the Women March events in Seneca Falls. WILL also gathers the NYPENN Girl Scouts every Convention Days and gives Passbook Tours of the Seneca Falls Area. Marilyn has served as President of the Friends of the Women’s Rights National Historical Park and is currently President of the Perkins Mansion, Inc. and Public Policy Director of the Greater Rochester Area AAUW. Marilyn has been a student of Conscious Evolution for the past 30 years under the leadership of Barbara Marx Hubbard.
Moderated by:
Jaime Saunders – United Way of Greater Rochester and The Finger Lakes
Ms. Saunders is the President and CEO of United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes (UWROCFLX) with a mission to unite the good will and resources of the community so that everyone can thrive. Prior to joining UWGR, she served as the President and CEO of Willow Domestic Violence Center. Her nonprofit career includes Foodlink, Center for Governmental Research, Villa of Hope, and the Salvation Army. She holds a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Maxwell School of Public Citizenship at Syracuse University and degrees in Business and Sociology from Whittier College in California.
