The WOW Team
Ronni McGlenn, Founder
Ronni is the founder of Washington Outdoor Women. Laying the groundwork in 1997, she began what she describes as her most memorable project: she founded WOW in 1998 and served as its Director for 21 years. With her background in education and teaching, WOW seemed the natural path to connect women with positive outdoor experiences via hands-on skills education. Her pro-active belief in outdoor skills training for all generations continues to reinforce the WOW program’s mission. She and her family have solid Northwest roots and a strong commitment to sustainability, habitat/wildlife conservation, and outdoor education. Ronni is the recipient of the 2011 Governor’s Recognition Award and the 2018 Karen M. Fant Founder’s award.
Lori Johnson, Director
Lori is the current Director of Washington Outdoor Women. Lori started as a weekend workshop participant in 2005, attending workshops for 4-years before joining the volunteer team of coordinators in 2009. In addition to serving on the team as the scholarship administrator and with digital support and on-site logistics, Lori taught Soap Making and was a co-instructor for the Kayaking course.
Lori has served as the founding director of the Washington State Food Truck Association since 2015. Lori is a beekeeper in Whatcom County and enjoys all outdoor activities, especially kayaking and trail hiking with her husband and yellow lab, and has grown up in Western Washington. Based on Lori’s enthusiasm, history, and passion for supporting other women looking to improve their confidence in the outdoors, she is well-suited for this position.
Cathy Bell
10-Year Volunteer
CREATIVE GENIUS & SITE SUPPORT
Krista Flemming
10-Year Volunteer
Sharon Gregg-Ellis
10-Year Volunteer
WORKSHOP PHOTOGRAPHER
Faith Roland
25-Year Volunteer
TEAM MENTOR
Cathy Taflin
ON-SITE SUPPORT
Meet the Team
Laura Grayum
15-Year Volunteer
INSTRUCTOR LIASON & CAMP NURSE
Sarah Lange
10-Year Volunteer
LOGISTICS LEAD & FINANCE
Manuela Soria
HOSPITALITY
Mia Maizel
ON-SITE SUPPORT
ON-SITE SUPPORT
Maureen Harlow
ON-SITE SUPPORT / TEAM LIASON
Mary Pat Sullivan
ON-SITE SUPPORT
WOW Team members are WOW Alums!
The WOW Team of workshop coordinators and interns are the stamina that facilitate the organized environment for instructors and participants at WOW events. They volunteer their time and talents to make sure every workshop is a success.