Christy Dauer | Executive Director

Christy Dauer, executive director for the North Dakota Women's Business Center, is a results-driven, visionary leader who specializes in business strategy and program development. With over a decade of management experience, she is an excellent relationship builder who equips and motivates team members to achieve success in creating access to critical resources and providing impactful programming to women business owners statewide.

Laiken DeMorrett | Advocacy Director

Laiken DeMorrett, advocacy director for the North Dakota Women's Business Center, is a servant leader, community builder, and advocate for women-owned small businesses. She specializes in leadership development, marketing, and event production, and is dedicated to sharing the collective voice of women business owners to drive economic impact throughout North Dakota. 

Elizabeth Phares Oren | Client Success Director

Elizabeth Phares Oren, client success director for the North Dakota Women's Business Center, is a subject matter expert when it comes to small business and is passionate about helping women business owners grow. Whether it is boosting their confidence or coaching them through the steps of entrepreneurship, she prides herself on meeting people where they are and connecting them to the resources they need to move to the next level.

Kayla Wallgren | Director of Business Development

Kayla Wallgren, director of business development for the North Dakota Women's Business Center, is an enthusiastic supporter of women business owners who thrives on creating meaningful connections and providing the highest quality service to clients and partners. She specializes in sales, marketing, project management, and event management, and uses those skills daily to help North Dakota women business owners succeed.  

Rochelle Villa | Program Manager

Rochelle Villa, program manager for the North Dakota Women's Business Center, prides herself on being a proficient communicator and an all-around people person. She is passionate about business and leadership development and excels at event management and program development. She works daily to influence economic parity for women business owners by fostering strategic partnerships and connecting clients to critical resources across the state.

Lindsey Hochhalter | Program Manager

Lindsey Hochhalter, program manager for the North Dakota Women's Business Center, is a servant leader who values authenticity, integrity, and hospitality. Her attention to detail and passion for data and storytelling allows her to support programming and business services to ensure NDWBC becomes a lifetime partner for North Dakota's women business owners.

Kirsten Deichert | Operational Support Manager

Kirsten Deichert, operational support manager for the North Dakota Women's Business Center, is passionate about communication and strives to create connections and underline the impact women business owners have statewide through storytelling via blogs, e-newsletters, social media, and other marketing avenues. She is excited to celebrate the success of women business owners and promote them to a wider audience.