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OFFICERS & BOARD MEMBERS

National Association of Women Business Owners, Santa Barbara Chapter

Dr. Mary Jean Vignone

President, NAWBO-SB

CEO: HeartWired Leadership

Dr. MJ Vignone helps leaders lead with heart in an AI-powered world. As a keynote speaker, an executive coach, workshop facilitator, and host of the HeartWired podcast, she blends emotional intelligence with strategic leadership expertise to help people connect, adapt, and thrive.

Annika Jensen

President Elect, NAWBO-SB

CPA: Palius, O’Kelley, & Janzen CPAs, Inc.

We are a boutique CPA firm working primarily with businesses and their owners to provide strategic tax planning and compliance. We help our clients navigate the intricacies of the tax laws using a proactive approach so they can run their businesses effectively and increase their financial wealth.

Kara Pearson

Past President

Styled by Kara

Stephanie Logan

Treasurer, NAWBO-SB

Stephanie Logan Bookkeeping

Claudia Rucker

Secretary, NAWBO-SB

Founder & CEO: Beyond Ordinary Business

Beyond Ordinary Business Advisory helps service-based founders step into their present and profitable era. Through the Present & Profitable Framework™ and AI-enabled operational systems, we transform overwhelmed entrepreneurs into confident leaders by connecting the dots between their numbers, operations, and vision to build sustainable, profitable businesses.

Karine Wegrzynowicz

Membership Chair

Law Office of Karine Wegrzynowicz

Strategic business and estate planning for people who are building something that matters.

Shannon Seaver

Advocacy Chair

Shannon Seaver Career Coaching

Nicole Michelle Wald

Member at Large

Copy Confidence Coach