The EquipHer Board is made up of visionary women of faith who bring wisdom, integrity, and diverse leadership experience to guide the mission forward. Each board member carries a deep passion for seeing women thrive in their calling—whether in business, ministry, or the marketplace. Their collective insight, spiritual maturity, and commitment to excellence help EquipHer create transformative spaces that inspire, empower, and equip women around the world.
Pastor Wendy Perez is a powerful speaker with a passion to see people experience the grace of God in their lives. Wendy, along with her husband Benny Perez pastor of ChurchLV in Las Vegas, Nevada. ChurchLV is a multi-ethnic and multi-generational church that exists to help people follow Jesus and fulfill His mission. Wendy is a sought-after speaker both locally and internationally. She currently resides in Henderson, NV along with Benny and their three children, BJ, Bella, and Benaiah.
Carrie Pasch is a Partner at the Pasch Group, the Global Representative for Italy for the YouVersion Bible App, and an active public speaker at domestic and international events. Carrie has published two books: Your Story for His Glory (2019) and Thank You Cancer (2022).
With over fifteen years of experience as Director of Events in the Automotive Industry, Carrie has begun to use her planning and marketing skills to co-host an annual conference for Christian women in the business world called, EquipHer.
With an incredible heart for Italy, Carrie has become fluent in the Italian language and loves to speak and encourage people throughout Italy. Carrie and her husband, Brian, love to travel and split their time between their homes in Italy and Boca Raton, Florida
Sarah Louden, MHA, MBA is the Founder and Executive Director of Total Health, the largest provider of free oncology medical education in the United States dedicated to improving clinical practice and treatment outcomes for people living with and after cancer.
A first-generation American of immigrant parents from England and Trinidad, both in the healthcare field, Sarah grew up believing that, with hard work and perseverance, no dream was beyond reach.
From early work in cancer research, to building a cancer center in the Caribbean, and to now being the only female owner and director of an oncology medical and patient education company, Sarah actively pursues her mission to reach people at their most vulnerable points and empower them with information and access to both hope and health.
At the age of 45, Sarah has established herself as a global force for good in the cancer care space. Her company partners with some of the most respected cancer providers and with many of the most renowned education and advocacy organizations in the world. Sarah and Total Health are also on a mission to improve healthcare equity in cancer care, to enhance access to quality cancer care, and to reduce disparities in healthcare delivery for all patients, including people of color and those who are underserved.
As a speaker, mother, wife, coach, and entrepreneur, she knows what it takes to be resilient. Sheree specialises in helping leaders develop a mindset of confidence, clarity, and vision. She has a Bachelor’s in Nursing and a Master’s in Project Management, and is currently in a doctoral program to help executive leaders overcome obstacles that are preventing them from reaching their full potential. She serves on a board for a non-profit, is a facilitator, and has nearly ten years of leading leaders in ministry. Sheree is known for helping individuals create powerful plans to achieve their goals. When she is not cheering, championing, and challenging others, she is spending time growing into the woman God has called her to be.
Lauren Von, mother, wife, and prosperous businesswoman. She founded Quintessa Marketing in 2016. A native of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Lauren now lives in Edmond with her husband, Leo, and their four children. Lauren is a sales and marketing professional known for her passion for entrepreneurship and supporting women in business.
Lauren has begun to share her story on multiple outlets such as the DotCom Magazine entrepreneurial spotlight series, the Chris Voss Show, and the At The Helm podcast. Lauren has received numerous nominations, including for the Journal Record Woman of the Year Award and the Hundred Magazine 100 Women in Oklahoma City.
Her primary objectives are to help female business owners and entrepreneurs overcome difficult obstacles and grow their companies to previously unthinkable heights. Lauren believes in lifting up others, empowering them to take advantage of new opportunities and grow their business skills.
She is passionate about giving back to others and attributes much of her success to her relationship with God. Thus, she donates to the Youversion Bible App which has already been installed on over 500 million unique devices all over the world. The Bible App offers a free Bible experience for smartphones, tablets, and online at Bible.com.
Lauren partners with ReMerge of Oklahoma County is a pre-trial diversion program that serves high-risk, high-needs mothers facing non-violent felony offenses in Oklahoma County dedicated to restoring women to their families and our community.
