about

Each of these women were previously interns for our organization; we are lucky to now have them on as 100 Rural Women staff members. These women play a huge role in making our projects and networks a reality. Their creative, young minds are what make 100 Rural Women what it is today. Further, they help us pave a path toward a future where more women lead.

Sarah Carter

Sarah is originally from the Twin Cities, MN, but now lives on the North Shore of Lake Superior. She is currently a senior at the University of Minnesota Crookston. She is majoring in English with minors in writing and communications. Sarah enjoys reading, knitting, spending time with her two young sons, and playing with her cat.

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Alexa Jo Schafer
Intern Coordinator & Project Manager

Alexa started as an intern in 2020 during her senior year at Winona State University where she graduated with a double major in Psychology and Communication Studies. She primarily works in program development and project management. During her undergrad, she helped structure and lead the 100 Rural Women Reading Room that continues to meet today. Following, she worked on Spotlight Profiles and Ask A Leading Woman. She currently serves as our Intern Coordinator in addition to contributing to the development of the podcast and mentorship program(s). In her free time, Alexa loves to write for her blog Lila By Alexa Jo, solo travel, and spend time in the sun.

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Caitlin Goette

Caitlin graduated from Winona State University, where she majored in Mass Communications Public Relations with two minors in Political Science and Sustainability. Starting out in organization communications, she now serves as 100 Rural Women’s Communications Head. Caitlin also specializes in website management and creation.

Nieves Ortega
Program Director & Social Media Team Member

Nieves Ortega is from the state of California. In the spring of 2023, she graduated with her bachelor’s in Sociology from California State University Stanislaus. Nieves works with social media at 100 Rural Women in addition to leading the book club, The Reading Room. In her free time, she enjoys going on walks, spending time with family, and trying new foods!

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Hannah Angle

Hannah graduated from Winona State University with a Bachelor’s in Marketing and Communication Studies: Leadership and Advocacy. As an intern, she helped develop the 100 Rural Women monthly newsletter. As a staff member, Hannah helped the organization with funding. In addition to her role at 100 Rural Women, she works as Marketing Manager at Shrpa.

Bailey Berhannan
Public Relations Specialist

Bailey joins us from Florida as our Public Relations Specialist.  She graduated  from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications with a bachelor’s in Journalism. Bailey stated as an intern in 2020 building out our communications strategies and growing our audience.  She has a new puppy!