Nice to Meet You
Kristen Itani Koue
Secretary
Kristen Itani Koue is a social impact leader with more than 15 years of experience building and measuring the impact of programs focused on economic mobility, career advancement, and equity. At Sama- an annotation and AI model validation provider - she led the company to become a public benefit corporation, embedding a commitment to societal good into the company's bylaws. In previous roles she led research and strategy engagements for the Packard Foundation, Google.org, and the Hewlett Foundation; managed large-scale evaluations for the US Department of Education; and ran fundraising campaigns for nonprofit organizations. Kristen is deeply committed to supporting women: she is a former catalyst of the Women's Impact Alliance- a coaching program for female social impact leaders- and works as an admissions volunteer at her undergraduate alma mater, Smith College.
Rachele Wright
President & Operations
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.
Pia Dey
Treasurer
Pia brings over 20 years of progressive experience as a finance leader and entrepreneur, with hands-on leadership at big tech companies including Microsoft and Dell. She founded Zillion Consulting, which she ran for a decade as a "preferred vendor" of Microsoft, before co-founding aptAI Solutions in 2024 — a new venture building an AI-powered technology contract intelligence platform, backed by its first round of angel investment and slated to launch in Q3 2026.
Pia is also a dedicated advocate for social impact, having served on the advisory boards of Compass Housing Alliance (poverty alleviation) and One America (civil rights and social action). Most recently, she has served as an equity advisor to Bellevue School District, WA, and a business mentor for the startup incubator at Vandegrift High School, TX. She also co-founded ActOn, a nonprofit championing the performing arts.
Pia holds an MBA from Rice University and a bachelor's degree in engineering from the Indian Institute of Science & Technology, India.
Brigitte Gillis
Director of Client Experience
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
Outgoing President/Board Member
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.