Below are our current board members and Chief of Staff. A chart illustrating our full organizational structure may be found here.
Elizabeth Chesak – President and Board Member
Elizabeth discovered radical feminism in 2019 while deprogramming from years spent in the “gender identity” cult. She is especially interested in connecting older and younger feminists so that the generations may benefit from each other’s knowledge, skills, and ideas. Having first joined WDI USA as Chief of Staff, she currently serves as President and facilitates the organization’s Desisted & Detransitioned Women’s Caucus. Her term began August 1, 2024.
Lauren Levey – Board Member
Lauren Levey has been a women’s rights and lesbian rights activist since the 1960s. She has worked to legalize abortion, organized consciousness-raising groups, and was one of the founders of the Sirens Women’s Motorcycle Club in New York City, which rode at the front of the New York City Pride March for many years. She is a lawyer and came up with the idea for the EFAA, WDI USA’s proposed bill that would protect women on the basis of sex; lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals on the basis of sexual orientation; and everyone on the basis of nonconformity to sex stereotypes. Lauren coordinates both WDI USA’s State Legislative Advocacy team and the Lesbian Caucus. She has been a member of the Board since 2020.
Lorraine Nowlin – Board Member
Lorraine always saw the world through a radical feminist lens. As a tween, she questioned the theological teachings about women in her church community. It was during her teen years that she noticed how the experiences of Black men and boys were prioritized over those of Black women and girls. As an adult, she explored the writings of Ayaan Hirsi Ali which only confirmed her belief that oppressive patriarchies exist within all races, cultures, and religions. In other words, sexism and the need for radical feminism were not just “white women’s issues.” Having grown up an ADOS Black Woman in the US, she is keenly aware of colorism, hair politics, and the need for self-love and affirmation. It is that awareness that informs and strengthens her belief that if we are not born with the wrong skin color or hair texture, we are not born in the wrong body. She got involved in WDI because it is one of the few organizations that focuses solely on Women and girls. She currently coordinates the Black Women’s Caucus. Lorraine joined the board in October of 2021.
Katherine Kinney – Board Member
Katherine discovered radical feminism completely by chance in 2018 and has been passionate about it ever since. She also serves as State Contact for Virginia. She’s particularly interested in applying a sociological lens to feminism and a feminist lens to sociology. In her spare time, she runs a local radical feminist book club and spends a lot of time gardening, and is happy to deliver a treatise on the parallels between men and invasive plants at any time. Katherine joined the Board in March of 2022.
Irene Lawrence – Board Member and Secretary
After many years of dissatisfaction with liberal feminism, Irene discovered radical feminism when she realized that the only women making any sense when they talked about women’s issues were TERFs. She is currently the Peaceful Defiance Coordinator for WDI USA, planning actions around the country to abolish gender; as well as Secretary for the Board. Irene has a Master of Public Policy from Duke University. In her day job, she works in state government and advocates for the formerly incarcerated population. Because of her background in justice reform, her biggest concern is for the rights of incarcerated women. Irene joined the Board in September of 2023.
Kristin Zebrowski – Chief of Staff
Kristin leverages her rich background in public service, emphasizing strategic planning and effective communication. With her Master’s in Public Administration, she excels in organizational management. Since joining WDI USA as a volunteer in 2020, Kristin has dedicated herself to advancing the Declaration on Women’s Sex-Based Rights, with a particular focus on Article 9, “Protection of the Rights of the Child.” Her committed advocacy ensures that both women and children are afforded the protections they deserve. Kristin’s term as Chief of Staff began August 1, 2024.
