Staff Bios

Amanda S. Aronoff, Executive Director

Amanda joined WOMEN’S WAY in October of 2010 having spent the previous ten years working on behalf of Project H.O.M.E. as the Vice President of Development & Public Relations where she witnessed first-hand how often women are pushed to the margins of society. She has been recognized as one of the Top Fundraisers Under 40 (FundRaising Success Magazine) and was a Fellow at the Non Profit Executive Leadership Institute at Bryn Mawr College’s Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. Prior to working at Project H.O.M.E., Amanda was an Associate at the law firm of Ballard Spahr LLP and an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, New York. Amanda earned a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and graduated from Union College with a BA in Philosophy.  She is the co-chair of Delaware Valley Grantmakers’ Women & Girls Funders Group. She lives in Center City, Philadelphia with her husband and their three children (ages 10, 7 and 3). In her “spare time” she is involved at her children’s school and is a member of the The Forum of Executive Women.

Rebecca Foley, Director of Public Policy

Rebecca has been the Director of Public Policy for WOMEN’S WAY since June of 2008. In this role, Rebecca works to increase public awareness, build support, and generate action around the issues WOMEN’S WAY funds in order to bring about much-need policy change. Before joining WOMEN’S WAY, Rebecca was the Education Policy Manager at Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts. She has also worked for the Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Health in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as a legislative aide and later transitioning to a policy analyst for the Committee. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Women’s Studies from Pennsylvania State University. Rebecca was recently recognized as a 2011 Next Generation of Leadership Award recipient. In addition, she received the Pennsylvania Health Access Network’s 2011 Health Care Hero Award for her work on women’s health and the Coalition of Labor Union’s 2011 Award. Rebecca currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Women’s Campaign Fund and is a former board member of the Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy. She lives in Center City with her husband.

Sarah Friedman, Director of Development and Marketing

Sarah joined WOMEN'S WAY in August of 2006 and is responsible for raising contributed revenue from individuals, corporations, foundations, and via special events.  She also raises visibility for WOMEN’S WAY.  Sarah has a strong background in fundraising and communications with previous professional roles at diverse nonprofits including Rowan University, the Philadelphia Orchestra, Drexel University and the Delaware Symphony Orchestra.  She is a graduate of Rowan University with a degree in Communications.  Sarah is a member of the Rowan University Alumni Association Board and a former board member of Philadelphia Young Nonprofit Leaders.  She is an active volunteer with an adoption group that places retired racing greyhounds into permanent homes.  Sarah resides in Philadelphia with her husband, eight month-old son, and a greyhound.

Cate Galbally, Manager of Special Events

Cate has been with WOMEN’S WAY since October 2009. Prior to her time at WOMEN’S WAY, she worked for The Rock School for Dance Education and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Art History. Cate lives in Washington Square West and in her free time volunteers for Planned Parenthood of Southeastern PA and serves as a member of Project H.O.M.E.’s Young Leaders Committee.

Samantha Giusti, Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Samantha Giusti has been at WOMEN’S WAY since December 2010. Her favorite part of her job is educating and engaging people in WOMEN’S WAY’s work.  Samantha has always been a passionate advocate for women, girls, and families. Before accepting the position with WOMEN’S WAY, she reviewed foster care policy at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services and championed the rights of immigrant women fleeing violence at a DC based nonprofit. Samantha received her Masters from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice and her B.A. from the Catholic University of America. In her free time, she is actively involved in her church and with many area LGBT organizations. Sam lives in the Graduate Hospital area of Philadelphia with her partner, Amber, and their cat.

Pam Jones, Manager of Database Systems

Pam joined the WOMEN’S WAY staff a little over 12 years ago. She began her time with WOMEN’S WAY as the front desk person before changing hats to become the Manager of Database Systems. You can generally find her tucked behind her computer processing names and numbers or, on occasion, looking reproachfully at the screen as she engages Ctrl+Alt+Delete. She received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Temple University and has a passion for writing, science, logic and PBS. When not juggling names, numbers and computer keys, Pam spends her time with friends and family, creating confections, snapping pictures and meeting the rigorous challenges of yoga, Pilates and aqua boot camp! Pam makes her home in Germantown where she routinely tries out her baked goods on unsuspecting neighbors.

Jennifer Leith, Director of Grantmaking

Jennifer joined WOMEN'S WAY as Director of Grantmaking in December 2011.  She was previously the Director of the Homeless Assistance Fund, Inc. where she oversaw all grantmaking and fiduciary functions of HAFI (a Philadelphia-based philanthropic organization).  She was previously the Director of Grantmaking for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, as well as the Director of Development & Fundraising at the Philadelphia Unemployment Project.  She also spent two years in the Peace Corps (in West Africa) where she engaged and mobilized rural-based women’s groups with regard to income-generating activities and created a girls mentoring  center.  She has a BA from Bucknell and a MA in history from Rutgers.  She lives in Ardmore with her husband and two children.

Tiffany Lomax, Office Manager

Tiffany joined WOMEN’S WAY 12 ½ years ago and handles a variety of office responsibilities. She always answers the phone with a smile and is compassionate when assisting callers in need of various services. She also keeps the office running efficiently while juggling the needs of staff, board members and volunteers.  Since her teen years, Tiffany has been active in her church and a member of a Christian girls society that empowers, encourages, and embraces young women and girls. In 2008, Tiffany returned to Temple University to finish her degree in criminal justice and is expected to graduate in the Fall of 2012.  She plans to attend law school when she completes her degree.  Tiffany enjoys spending quality time with her son Omar, participating in church activities, shopping for shoes and, of course, being a part of the WOMEN’S WAY team!

Mary Scout, Controller

Mary has been the Controller at WOMEN’S WAY for over 14 years.  She is a CPA and started her career at PriceWaterhouse in 1965 and then was with the Pitcairn Company in Jenkintown for over 17 years.  In the 1980s, Mary served on WOMEN’S WAY’s Board of Directors.  Mary is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian.  She serves WOMEN’S WAY as its parliamentarian and also serves the NJ PTA and Dance Masters of America.  Mary enjoys working with the young women at WOMEN’S WAY who are committed to the mission of the organization.  It is WOMEN’S WAY’s mission that keeps Mary involved with the organization.  Mary has served on the Boards of several women’s organization and is currently treasurer for her church.  She is a graduate of Drexel University with a degree in Accounting.  Mary is married and resides in Medford, NJ where she enjoys baking.