Bobbie Wrenn Banks, Field Outreach Organizer - Bobbie Wrenn Banks came to WAND in 1984, and helped establish the Atlanta WAND chapter. She joined the WAND National Board in 1989 and served as president 1992 - 1994. She served as director of an older adult center, campaign manager for Sen. Nan Grogan Orrock, and promoter of a documentary film addressing nuclear terrorism. In 2006, she founded Pathways To Peace, Inc., a consulting firm that offers support to individuals and organizations working for peace, nuclear disarmament and the empowerment of women.

Hon. Trisha Beck, WiLL National Program Director - Trisha Beck served in the Utah State House of Representatives 1997 - 2002. Her advocacy efforts on behalf of children and adults with disabilities have led to appointments to state boards and commissions. She served as vice chair of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool board, representing consumers. She represented parental issues on the Governor's Council for People with Disabilities, where she was awarded a master's advocacy degree. As a member of the Interagency Coordinating Council for Children with Developmental Disabilities, she helped to draft federal and state legislation on early intervention. Currently, she is serving as a member of the Quality Improvement Committee for Utah's Children, as well as serving as a member of the Learning Disabilities Association of Utah.

Christina Cernansky, WiLL Washington Associate - Christina Cernansky started her career in social justice when the 2000 election unfolded in her backyard of West Palm Beach. As a Florida Atlantic University student, she trained progressive organizations on lobbying. Her many titles have included: Director of Student Lobbying, FAU Senate President, FAU Senator, Rock the Vote State Leader, Volunteer Coordinator on various state races, and delegate for College Democrats for the state conventions. She currently assists the implementation of all WiLL programs including trainings and field outreach as well as integrating WAND’s lobbying efforts into the WiLL program. She is also the PAC Associate for the WAND PAC.

Von Diaz, Directors' Associate - Von Diaz supports the national field director and WiLL president. She is also responsible for the administrative functioning of the National Field Office in Atlanta, and management of chapter and program practices, including National and Chapter membership support and development. Von has previously worked providing direct services for at-risk youth at the Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence shelter, as well as locally in the Arts. She holds a degree in Women’s Studies from Agnes Scott College.

Heather Hartshorn, Deputy Director - Heather Hartshorn is responsible for overseeing and managing staff and program operations. Her interest in the peace movement grew out of her involvement in City Year and a year spent in Northern Ireland working with young people engaged cross cultural volunteerism. Previously, she worked in campaigns and for municipal government as well as the Mass. Municipal Association and the Retired Educators Association of MA. She holds degrees from Colby College (BA) and Brandeis University (MA).

Amanda Hendler-Voss, Faith Communities Organizer (Click here for full biography.) - Rev. Amanda Hendler-Voss manages the Faith Seeking Peace curriculum. She served on the Muslim-Christian Design Team collaboratively authoring the Muslim-Christian Study and Action Guide to End the Nuclear Weapons Danger. Rev. Hendler-Voss is also the Minister of Christian Education at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Asheville, NC.

Sheila Johnson, Executive Office Manager - Sheila Johnson serves as special assistant to the executive director and acts as a liaison between national staff and the field office in Atlanta. Previously, she directed a campus women’s center and taught courses in world literature with a focus on writing as a tool for political change.

Sen. Nan Grogan Orrock, WiLL President (Click here for full biography) - Sen. Nan Grogan Orrock is responsible for the overall coordination of WiLL: recruitment, communication with members, material development and production, issue identification, and coordination with WAND. A veteran of the civil rights and women’s movements, Nan served ten terms in the Georgia House of Representatives and is serving her first term in the Georgia Senate.

Marie Rietmann, WAND Public Policy Director (Click here for full biography) - Marie Rietmann is a leader in the peace and security community's outreach to members of Congress and their staff on nuclear, security policy, and budget issues. Previously, she worked for Oregon elected officials, including Sen. Mark Hatfield, Rep. Elizabeth Furse, and Rep. Earl Blumenauer where she was responsible for defense and foreign policy issues. Marie’s legislative accomplishments included staff work on the 1993 Spratt-Furse ban on low-yield nuclear weapons.

Susan Shaer, Executive Director (Click here for full biography) - Susan Shaer is responsible for the administration and financing of WAND and its programs. She joined the staff in 1993, bringing over two decades of experience in the nonprofit world, with an emphasis on women in politics. Susan has led the Win Without War coalition, Project Abolition, the National Coalition for Peace and Justice, and been a central figure for V-Day, the Disarmament Clearinghouse and the Nuclear Disarmament Partnership.