Nice to Meet You
Jess Tess-Navarro
Director of Learning Programs
Jess is a learning designer, career strategist, and consistent advocate for equity in the workplace. With more than ten years of experience building engaging, high-impact learning programs, she’s worked across industries to help people grow and thrive in their roles. She currently leads certification programs at Dematic - and is always finding new ways to make learning accessible, relevant, and inclusive.
When Jess is not designing learning journeys, she’s participating in social justice efforts, practicing her Mexican Spanish conversation skills, or reading historical romance and urban fantasy with mystery thriller vibes. Jess joined WWP because she wants to be the advocate she needed growing up - and it’s better when we learn together.
Rachele Wright
Director of Marketing
Rachele is a connector at her core - a digital marketing leader, educator, and entrepreneur who believes in the magic of community. With experience across all sectors, she’s spent over a decade helping people and organizations grow through creative storytelling and strategic outreach. She currently leads marketing at Regrid while continuing to build bridges through her own consulting firm.
She is also a lifelong pianist (and former educator), diamond art connoisseur, and can often be found meditating near a body of water. Rachele is here at WWP because she believes women shouldn’t just be seen - they should be supported.
Anna Luedecking
Director of Leadership Programs
Anna is a coach, facilitator, and leadership development nerd (her words!) who loves helping people grow beyond what they’ve imagined. As an ICF-certified executive coach, she’s worked with everyone from startup founders to Fortune 500 execs. Her sweet spot? Holding space for women transitioning to new roles.
Her happy places include being anywhere outside, finding new places to hang out near water, and trying a new coffee shop. Anna joined WWP to help more women own their leadership journeys — on their terms, and with heart.
Brigitte Gillis
Director of Product
Brigitte is a curious builder who loves turning big ideas into accessible, people-first solutions. With roots in growth marketing and experience across SaaS and e-commerce, she blends a customer-first mindset with a sharp eye for detail. She’s known for leading cross-functional teams with empathy and delivering product experiences that are as intuitive as they are impactful. A champion of UX-led innovation, Brigitte believes tech should always work for people - not the other way around.
Outside of work, she’s probably lifting something heavy at the gym, being followed (closely) by her rescue dog Mac, or planning her next vacation to eat well and unplug. Brigitte is here at WWP because every woman deserves tools - and a community - that lift her up.
Kayla Lopez
President
Kayla is a people-loving People leader who thrives at the intersection of purpose and possibility. With over a decade of experience leading HR, marketing, technology, and innovation teams, she’s led culture transformations, built People teams from scratch, and helped people grow into leaders. As a Latina in business, she’s deeply passionate about creating equitable spaces where women can move forward — and be fully seen as they do.
Outside of work, you’ll find her cooking big meals for family and friends, trying out a new craft, or exploring new music from all different genres. Kayla joined WWP to ensure diverse voices are valued and that all individuals have the chance to reach their full potential.
Help guide our mission as a future board member!
As an organization that focuses on career development, accessibility, and inclusivity, we want to ensure that all voices are represented, especially at the board level. If you are interested in a board position, please reach out to hello@womenwithpotential.org to get the conversation started.