OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD
Aynalem Getahun
President and CEO
Aynalem (Aynee) is Ethiopian-American, the Founder and Executive Director of Angels of Las Vegas, a non-profit organization with a mission to inspire hope to those affected by all types of cancer and life threatening illness. She is an accomplished business woman, visionary thinker, unshakable optimist, believes in a bright future & ability to build it together by helping others. Aynee is very active in the Las Vegas community. She served as Community Outreach Chair on the Board of the National Association of Women Business Owners of Nevada (NAWBO) for two years, on the Board of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada’s Young Professional Society, and currently serve on the board for African Diaspora of Las Vegas.
For her dedication and community service, Aynee was awarded the 2012 Athena Award for “Young and Professional Youth Leadership." She became the 2012 finalist for the Rising Star Award for “Women of Distinction Award for National Association of Women Business Owners.” She was named in newsmakers for Las Vegas Review Journal in March 2013, and inducted into the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada Hall of Fame in 2013. Aynee hopes that her story inspires others to build businesses and serve their local community.
President and CEO
Aynalem (Aynee) is Ethiopian-American, the Founder and Executive Director of Angels of Las Vegas, a non-profit organization with a mission to inspire hope to those affected by all types of cancer and life threatening illness. She is an accomplished business woman, visionary thinker, unshakable optimist, believes in a bright future & ability to build it together by helping others. Aynee is very active in the Las Vegas community. She served as Community Outreach Chair on the Board of the National Association of Women Business Owners of Nevada (NAWBO) for two years, on the Board of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada’s Young Professional Society, and currently serve on the board for African Diaspora of Las Vegas.
For her dedication and community service, Aynee was awarded the 2012 Athena Award for “Young and Professional Youth Leadership." She became the 2012 finalist for the Rising Star Award for “Women of Distinction Award for National Association of Women Business Owners.” She was named in newsmakers for Las Vegas Review Journal in March 2013, and inducted into the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada Hall of Fame in 2013. Aynee hopes that her story inspires others to build businesses and serve their local community.
Warlesea R. Fatta
Chief Financial Officer
Warlesea R. Fatta is a Health and Wellness Coach who has spent the last 33 years of her life in the health and wellness Industry In many capacities. In her day job she Is a Overseas Manager with a medical building company where she manages three teams of over 150 associates who live in India and in Bangladesh.
She is also an Entrepreneur where she proudly manages a team of over 100 partners who are changing lives everyday with better health and wealth. She has been very instrumental in helping moms and dads stay at home with their children while making a lucrative work from home business.
"Serving on the board of the Angels of Las Vegas as CFO has been a wonderful journey and life fulfilling to say the least. To be able to feed and clothe hundreds of homeless people monthly right in our own city. And now with the help of our organic, natural, whole food nutritional products we are providing help for those who are sick with Covid and who are undergoing cancer treatments. What a awesome non-profit organization to be a part of."
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LaVonne M. Triplett
Patient/Volunteer Coordinator Spent the last 20 years of her life working in the Healthcare field, along with serving in the US Military for 10 years. Recently she started her new business as a Healthcare Forensic Auditor as she enjoys making a difference in the community. "Serving on the Board of the Angels of Las Vegas for the last year and a half has been a wonderful life-changing experience meeting wonderful men and women sharing the same passion and dreams for our community. Helping people in our Community is not only a need, it is a must. Angels of Las Vegas has given me the opportunity to serve in the community with an organization built on serving others." |
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Elizabeth Lewis Outreach Director Elizabeth Lewis is a Mortgage Loan Officer, currently running and growing her team alongside her husband. Prior to that she was in Hospitality and Management for 15 years. She’s originally from Los Angeles, CA and has been a Las Vegas resident since 2002. It brings such joy and fulfillment to be able to help the community in any way possible. Angels of Las Vegas has shown me the true meaning of selflessness, compassion, giving and appreciation. “Be the reason someone believes in the goodness of people.” Presently, Elizabeth volunteers her time as Director of Community Relations for her favorite charity, Angels of Las Vegas. Elizabeth has held positions on numerous committees throughout the years such as the Give A Child Hope Christmas Toy Drive and Night of Hope Celebration. |
Jennifer Rykaczewski
Communication and Marketing Director Jennifer is the founder and President of JCBarrier Group, LLC, a marketing and business consulting firm. A Las Vegas native, she has over 17 years of combined experience in business development, marketing, and consulting. Throughout her career, Jennifer has effectively run several of her own successful business ventures, utilizing strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills. She has proven herself to be a team leader and collaborator and is known for her passion and dedication to stay the course on projects she is involved in. Jennifer is highly sought after for her skills as a developer of creative and effective business and marketing strategies and is the 2015 recipient of the ATHENA International Young Professional Leadership award. She holds a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) with Honors from Texas A&M-Commerce. |
OUR ADVISORY BOARD
Debra Webster Statistical Acquisitioner Debra Webster, is an experienced realtor in the Las Vegas Valley and currently associates her license with Signature Real Estate Group. She is a Licensed Realtor, Property Manager, and Real Estate Instructor with nearly 20 years of experience helping families since 2003. Her goal is to help families with their residential buying and selling experiences. Originally from East St. Louis, IL., she attended Lincoln Senior High, the Alma Mater of Olympic Great, Jackie Joyner-Kersee. She loves helping people realize their dreams of home ownership, and values loyalty, integrity, and sense of purpose. "I get up every day with the true desire to make a difference in someone's life. Now that I have raised a Chef, a Physical Therapist, and a United States Marine, I was looking for a way to contribute to a new organization. I hope to make a difference and bring some love and support to Angels of Las Vegas." |
John Ortenberg Chief Technology Officer John Ortenberg has 25 years of experience working in a variety of technical, sales, and partner roles for some of the largest and most innovative companies in the IT industry including Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, Docker and Puppet. John is a father of four teenagers currently working at his second stint at Microsoft's GitHub division as a Partner Manager, John has recently moved to Las Vegas. "Cancer has taken an enormous toll some of the closest people in my life. Having seen the devastating effects this disease has had on those I cherish, I felt compelled to help people who are struggling in any way I can. Being a part of Angels of Las Vegas and working alongside the selfless and dedicated people who make such an impact on people's' lives in a tangible, hands-on way has been a true honor and privilege for me." |
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