About Us
Our Mission
Provide the greatest amount of funding possible to local nonprofits in an equitable, inclusive and transparent manner.
Our Vision
A community of women who provide funding for 501c3 organizations each quarter, and by doing so, perpetuate and inspire more financial support and connection within our community.
Our Story
There are hundreds of 100 Women chapters in cities all over the country, you can learn more about them by visiting
100 Women Albuquerque was founded by Sarah Biondi in 2021. During that summer, Sarah brought together a group of thought leaders in various sectors of the community to brainstorm the overall mission and structure of Albuquerque’s chapter. This group of women, our Founding Committee, was invaluable in helping launch the chapter. We held our first fundraiser in October of that year.
Founding Committee
Eleanor Chavez – Executive Director, National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees
Brejette Emery – Executive Director, Albuquerque Dress For Success
Melissa Fox – Director of Community Investments, United Way
Mary Molina Mescall – Former Chair, Las Mujeres and former Executive Director, The Commission on the Status of Women
Giovanna Rossi – Producer/Host, Well Woman Show/Leadership Coach and Consultant
Kathryn Turnipseed – Deputy Director, ACLU New Mexico
Nkazi Sinandile – Founder, Women’s Global Pathways
Sarah Biondi – Founder, 100 Women Albuquerque
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