Our Volunteer Board

Taylor-Ann Board Member — Taylor-Ann Smith

President
Taylor-Ann (also known locally as T-A) is born-n-raised Montanan with family roots in Eastern Wyoming. She moved to Jackson on a whim in 2017 and has since made it her home with her partner Dan and cat Maru.

When T-A isn’t at her desk working as a full-time graphic designer, she is spending weekends and after hours on her side hustle, Ride Force, which she founded in 2021 to bring more inclusion, accessibility, and style to mountain biking.

She joined the board in 2024 after attending the WITT Trails to Tailgates events and hopes to contribute her business acumen, graphic design skills, and passion for downhill mountain biking to the women of Teton County through WITT. She loves to encourage other women in new ventures, strategize events, and get more women together for inspiration and collaboration.

Kelsey Brehm Board Member — Kelsey Brehm

Treasurer
Kelsey grew up in Franktown, Colorado and moved to Jackson in 2009 to pursue more time skiing and being in the mountains. Since moving to Jackson she has found a love for backcountry skiing, rafting, rock climbing, and mountaineering. When she isn’t playing outside she can be found cuddling her two cats, reading, or cooking.
Kelsey became passionate about the nonprofit community in Jackson. Joining the WITT board in 2024 was a natural fit for her to combine her love of getting women outdoors with her desire to give back to the Jackson community. She loves to see women feel the confidence to try out a new activity with the support and encouragement of other women who can teach and cheer them on!

Alison Dawant Board Member — Alison Dawant

Alison joined Women in the Tetons in the summer 2024. Hailing from Nashville, TN by way of Denver, CO, Alison moved to Jackson Hole in 2020. Alison fell in love with the outdoors in college where she was introduced to mountain biking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and backpacking. When she moved out west, that love expanded to include fly fishing, paddle boarding, and skiing (both alpine and cross-country). She has dubbed herself a “Jill of all trades, master of none,” making her the resident YES girl to try new activities and welcome beginners with open arms.

Alison loves to get people excited about new adventures and encourage others to try new things, even if it is their first time. Even though she lives minutes away from Grand Teton National park, you can usually find Alison in the surrounding national forest, exploring with her dog, Maggie. Alison may not have the best sense of direction, but she is never lost when she is in the outdoors.

Meghan Wood Board Member — Meghan Wood

Originally from northcentral Wisconsin, Meghan has called Jackson home for over a decade after living in various places around the world. She has a deep-seated love for the Teton region and is eager to help build supportive communities where women can safely explore the mountains.
An avid adventurer with experience in backcountry snowboarding, rafting, backpacking, and hiking, Meghan was inspired to join the board after participating in several WITT-sponsored events. She is committed to fostering an inclusive and empowering environment for other women. When she's not in the mountains, she enjoys traveling the world, is always open to new activities and experiences, and looks forward to making meaningful connections through WITT!

Hannah Trask Board Member — Hannah Trask

Hannah moved to Jackson, WY, in 2015 after graduating from the University of Vermont. A lifelong beginner and enthusiastic “try-er” of all things, she’s developed a deep passion for making the outdoors more accessible and removing barriers for aspiring women.
Having moved to Jackson with little knowledge of the activities she now loves, Hannah understands the beginner’s mindset and is obsessed with reducing the barrier for entry for anyone who wants to get outside; she believes it’s never too late to learn a new thing. Inspired by the community that welcomed her and opened so many doors, Hannah joined the WITT board to be part of an organization that creates those same opportunities for other women.

Brittany Matthews Board Member — Brittany Matthews

Originally from North Carolina, Brittany discovered her love for the outdoors while studying at Appalachian State in the Blue Ridge Mountains. After graduating, she spent several years volunteering on ecological farms, teaching English abroad, and practicing photography. In 2015, she made Jackson her home, where she embraced the area’s outdoor opportunities as a beginner herself.

Brittany is passionate about empowering women in the outdoors, fostering inclusive spaces, and promoting the responsible stewardship of wild places. She enjoys hiking, trail running, rock climbing, rafting, and is always excited for a new adventure! As a member of the WITT board, Brittany brings her enthusiasm for building community through shared outdoor experiences and creating opportunities for women to connect in this remarkable place.

Mandee Sarno

Mandee first fell in love with Jackson on an epic trip west with her sister in 2003. During this trip she met an inclusive group of women willing to share their adventures and love of Teton Valley.

Within a year Mandee was a full time resident and can't imagine living or raising a family anywhere else.

Mandee enjoys hiking, backpacking, camping, paddle-boarding, skiing and is passionate about volunteering and being a part of the local biodynamic food movement.

As other women shared with her, Mandee hopes to help inspire inclusiveness, adventure and love of our community.

Former Board Members We Thank for Serving:

Lauren Roux - former president
Jill Callahan - former fundraiser
Chantelle Robitaille - former events manager
Mary Zingler - former treasurer
Crystal Wright - former president
Katie McNammara, Sec & Acting Pres
Kellie Wirth, Treas. & Acting VP
Shelby Dyer, VP & Acting Pres
Laurie Stern, Pres
Kim Hunt, Events Coordination
Tracey Heilbrun, Events Coordination