Cindy Bartz
Board Chair
Cindy grew up in a close-knit community in San Antonio and earned a B.S. in Political Science from Texas A&M and an MSW from University of Texas at Austin. Cindy spent the first five years of her career with Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Houston and Northern Virginia. She then moved into the public sector as the Director of Community Development for the Housing Authority in Austin.
As a new mom, Cindy moved to Los Angeles with her family and shifted into part-time positions running Sunday school programs. Fast-forward 15 years — with a 16 year-old son, 11 year-old daughter and 4-year-old labrador — Cindy and her family are thrilled to call Jackson Hole home. Since moving to Jackson, Cindy has happily returned to her social work roots. She has been putting her grant-writing and nonprofit management skills to use as an independent contractor with several local organizations.
Amanda Mohnk
Vice Chair
Amanda is a member of the executive team at Willow Street, where she leads the Client Services team and provides strategic oversight to Relationship Managers, while also working closely with client families. With nearly 15 years of experience in client services, business development, and operations at institutions such as Bridger Trust Company and Bank of Jackson Hole, she brings a deep understanding of fiduciary and trust services. Amanda holds both the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) and Trust & Estates Practitioner (TEP) designations. Since moving to Jackson in 2021, she has become actively involved in the community, serving on the board of Girls Actively Participating (GAP!) and on the Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area (Teton Habitat) Board of Directors. Her leadership, financial expertise, and dedication to service make her a strong contributor to Habitat’s mission of building affordable housing in the Greater Teton Area.
Jamil Higley
Director
Jamil’s interest in the evolution of the human species lent itself to her focus on the evolution of emotions. She especially enjoys studying how emotions evolve in young adults and over our lifetimes. She’s a member of the International Coaching Federation and the Institute of Coaching, A McLean Affiliate of Harvard Medical School. As a member, Jamil provides individualized professional coaching and leadership development.
She consults with students through Rice University’s Doerr Institute for New Leaders. She, additionally, coaches undergraduate and graduate students – including NCAA athletes – to reach their full potential.
Amy Mower
Treasurer
Amy grew up in the suburbs outside of Chicago and moved to New York City to attend Fordham University. She remained in NYC for 16 years, working in various roles running fashion retail stores and showrooms. In 2016, Amy and her family relocated to Jackson to start a trust administration business with her husband. Committed to giving back to a community she loves, Amy has served on the board for St. Jude’s Jackson Hole Chapter, volunteers with One22, and coaches her kids basketball teams. Inspired by her daughter’s positive experience with GAP! she was excited to join its board to help empower and uplift girls in the community. Amy cherishes time with her three children, her husband, and their dog. She loves traveling, hiking, biking, running, skiing and generally anything the beautiful Jackson Hole has to offer.
Kristine Harris
Secretary
Born and raised in Iowa, Kristine moved to Jackson in 1992 after a work trip. This trip made her realize that the Tetons was where her heart was meant to be. The majority of Kristine’s work experience has been in hotel marketing and sales. Her current position being DOSM of the Homewood Suites by Hilton. Kristine and her husband, Adam, have two children and enjoy traveling, escaping the busy summer season in the family camper, and spending the winters downhill skiing.
Liz Jorgenson
Director
Liz grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, and earned a degree in Government & Law from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. Drawn to the allure of the West, she moved to Wyoming in 1999 for what was meant to be a single summer. Nearly 26 years later, she’s proud to still call Jackson home. Liz began her professional journey in Food and Beverage, working at Amangani and Old Yellowstone Garage, before transitioning to real estate. She started with 3 Creek Ranch during the early days of the golf course community and went on to build a successful 17-year career as co-manager of Wyoming Title & Escrow.
In 2022, Liz returned to her passion for real estate and is now a licensed agent working alongside her husband, Mike, at Vylla Home. When she’s not assisting clients, Liz is cheering on her two busy daughters at lacrosse and volleyball events. A grateful supporter of GAP, she’s thrilled to give back to the organization that has enriched her family’s life.
Sonia Diaz
Director
Sonia Diaz grew up in California before making Wyoming her home in 2012. She first connected with Teton Habitat in 2016 and was drawn back in 2023 to serve as the Homeowner Services Manager. This is where her passion for service and belief in Habitat’s mission align perfectly. Sonia’s favorite part of her role is walking alongside future partner homebuyers as they journey toward becoming first-time homeowners. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, she also supports her community as an interpreter for the local tax program and the Department of Family Services. Outside of work, Sonia enjoys cooking, spending time with loved ones and hiking with her dachshund Chili.
Shawn Daus
Director
Shawn Daus holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City. While studying for the bar, she worked in the Corporate Sales and Services Department for Vail and Beaver Creek Mountains. Shawn passed the bar and obtained her license to practice law in the State of Colorado (which she still maintains today), yet she decided to continue planning private group programs and events.
The opportunity to create the Group Sales and Services Department at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort brought Shawn to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where she has lived ever since. After 20 years managing private group and event business at JHMR, Shawn seized the opportunity to start her own group travel and private event company and Destination Connection was founded.
Shawn is a three term elected official on the Teton Village Improvement Service District Board. She also served as the president of the ¡DALE Munger! board, supporting dual English/Spanish language education in Jackson Hole.
Shawn grew up in Livingston, New Jersey, attended Lehigh University and graduated with a BS in Communication from Boston University.
Sarai Chapetón
Director
Sarai was born and raised in El Salvador before moving to Jackson, Wyoming, at the age of 12. As a sixth grader at Jackson Hole Middle School, she briefly joined GAP! before transferring to what is now known as Mountain Academy, but even in that short time, she loved being part of the GAP! community.
After graduating from Mountain Academy, Sarai attended the University of Wyoming, where she earned a degree in Criminal Justice with minors in Spanish and Sociology. A year after graduating, she returned to Jackson and began working as an Office Manager at Jackson Hole Whitewater and while volunteering with adult ESL classes at Teton Literacy Center, she discovered a deeper passion for community work. That experience led to her current role as Enrollment and Communications Coordinator at the Center, where she enjoys connecting with families and helping students feel welcomed and excited to be part of the TLC community.
Now, as a board member of GAP!, Sarai is excited to give back to a program that once welcomed her and to help create spaces where girls feel confident, connected, and empowered to lead.
Katherine ward
Director
Katherine grew up on the east coast and is a graduate of Villanova University. After college she spent about 10 years in the financial services industry in New York City. In 2008 she made a life changing decision to move west to Park City, UT. It was here where she worked on perfecting her skiing, got back into hospitality and restaurants and spent some time thinking about what her next step in life would be. Thinking that this would be a move to San Francisco but instead accepted a job in Jackson Hole for a Destination Management Company. She then went on to work for the Four Seasons and the Teton County Library Foundation. Hospitality runs deep in her bones and brought her to her current role as an active partner (with her husband Andy) in 2 local restaurants. When she isn’t planning events at the restaurants or working on the next seasons menu, you can find her boating on the Jackson Lake with her husband and 2 daughters. Katherine feels very passionate about GAP! and its mission.