2009-2010 Board of Directors
Angela Thornton -President 
Angela Thornton moved with her family to Tempe in 1964. She married her junior high crush, Tom and has three beautiful children, Maycie currently a senior at ASU, Colby a sophomore at ASU and Tate a senior at Corona del Sol High School. Angie was a founding board member of East Valley Boys Service Club, served 3 year on the board of the East Valley chapter of National Charity League, and filled various positions on PTO's while her children were growing. She is currently Co-president of the Corona de Sol PTO and Vice Chair of the Tempe Parks and Recreation Board. When she is not volunteering she helps to run the boutique she owns with her mother and sister. Angie loves volunteering and making a difference in the lives of others. EVWL has offered her new experiences and friendships she will keep for a lifetime.
Joan Johnson -Vice President
Joan and her husband, Steve, both grew up in the East Valley and decided three years ago to move from California back to Tempe to raise their children and be closer the their families. Before having childrenm Joan worked as a CPA Assistant. While living in Orange County, she was an elementary school PTO president and chaired many school fund raisers. She also worked as the school book fair coordinator and was a Girl Scout Leader including working as the product sales coordinator for the Scout service unit. Since both of her children are soccer players, she has served a soccer team manager.
Joan currently is a stay-at-home mom. Her son attends Corona del Sol High School and her daughter attends school at Aprende Middle School in the Kyrene District. During the past three years of living in Tempe, she has been treasurer for a Political Action Committee and currently serves on the Tempe Community Action Agency's Empty Bowls Committee. Joan also serves as a member of the Tempe Union HIgh School Foundation Board and is active in her children's schools and her community.
Joan joined EVWL with the goal of meeting remarkable women and getting involved with an organization that recognizes the needs of children and women in our community.
Brenda Sartori-Treasurer
Brenda and her family have lived in Arizona for 19 years. She has one son who is a sophomore in high school. Brenda is employed at Wells Fargo Bank as a Project Manager/AVP and has been with them for 25 years. Brenda was the treasurer for her son's elementary school PTO and is currently a board member for the Desert Vista High School Lacrosse Club. Brenda has been with EVWL for just over two year and is the current Treasurer.
Carmella Engels-Recording Secretary 
Carmella Engel has lived in Arizona for 35 years. She and her husband Bob have three daughters and reside in Ahwatukee. Carmella has worked in the Information Technology industry for 28 years and is currently the Telecommunications Manager at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. Passionate about philanthropic work and giving back to the community Carmella is involved with HomeBase Youth Services, National Charity League, St. Vincent de Paul, serves on the PTO and is currently the Recording Secretary with EVWL. Carmella say's that one of the great thinbgs that she has learned on her philanthropic journey and working with others is there's no substitute for rolling up your sleeves and working with the people who can make a difference. They get the benefit of your participation and you gain a direct understanding of the real problems and potential solutions, which makes you a more informed giver. Helping those in need is what we are all here for and this comes back to us two fold. This is how life works, this how life's energy works. Carmella is proud to be a member of East Valley Women's League.
Nancy Swirtz -Corresponding Secretary
Nancy and her husband Bill have lived in the East Valley for 34 years. They have raised two boys that have attended schools both in the Kyrene and Tempe Union High School District. She has volunteered much of her time to various roles assisting in their activities in school, sports and the community. Nancy has taught elementary school in the East Valley for 20 years. She loved working directly with the children and enjoyed getting to know their families. Her experiences in the Tempe Elementary and Kyrene School Districts were most rewarding both professionally and personally.
Serving as a board member and Corresponding Secretary, Nancy is enthusiastic about being a member of EVWL. She has enjoyed getting to know the members and developing new relationships with them. Nancy enjoys participating in an organization that is directly involved in the community while making a positive difference in the lives of other people.
Diana Shaw-Past President
Diana and her family have been east valley residents for over 25 years. She has three children, all who now are in college and grew up attending schools in the Kyrene and Tempe Union High School District. After retiring from a twenty five year career with American Express, Diana joined the EVWL with the goal of meeting new people and finding ways to give back in the community. Diana has been an EVWL board member since 2004 and currently serves as the 2008-2009 Past President.
Heather Woody-Fundraising Chairworman
Heather is a native of Arizona and a proud graduate of Arizona State University. Heather has lived in the East Valley for most of her life and has enjoyed giving back to her community through the East Valley Women's League various projects. In the past, she has enjoyed volunteering with the PTO of her children's High School and has also been a CASA volunteer working as an advocate for foster children. Heather is the mother of two chldren, Amanda 20 and Kyle 17. Amanda is currently a junior at ASU and will be studying abroad in Spain this year. Her son is a freshman at ASU and is looking forward to continuing the family's legacy at ASU. Heather's husband, David, is a Vice President with American Express. This is Heather's second year as Fund Raising Chair and she is looking forward to another sucessful year.