Meet Our
ABWA EXECUTIVE
BOARD MEMBERS
Kirsten Reitan
President
Kirsten Reitan is honored to serve as ABWA WNY’s president. An educator and lifelong learner, she also owns WNY Energy Healing, a holistic health and wellness business. She’s passionate about reading, practicing qigong, and finding ways to make the world a better place. Her wish for every member is that ABWA can feel part of the warm, inviting sisterhood of our local charter chapter. That your ABWA connections spark meaningful friendships, offer fresh insights at each gathering, and inspire the confidence and skills to grow a thriving business.
Somer Carlin
Vice-President
Bio Coming Soon!
Danielle Bevacqua
Secretary
Danielle Bevacqua has been a dedicated member of ABWA for nearly 20 years, with a brief break to raise her two daughters alongside her husband of 21 years. She is the owner of Dare to Dream Graphics, where she works as a commercial printer, graphic artist, web designer, and social media marketer.
Throughout her time with ABWA, Danielle has held numerous leadership roles and has served as chair or co-chair for many events and initiatives. She served as Past President (2023–2025) and continues to champion the mission of the organization. Danielle values the sisterhood, collaboration, and shared growth that ABWA fosters, believing it to be more than just a networking organization — it is a community dedicated to supporting one another and achieving success together.
Dawn Bonafede
Treasurer
BIO COMING SOON!
