“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.”

Executive Leadership Team

Natalie Maniscalco, Co-Founder

Natalie Maniscalco is the co-founder of Wonder Girls, a non-profit | girls empowerment program, and the CEO | Founder of Retro Media NYC, a multifaceted public relations, marketing, design, and events agency. Natalie started her career as a media specialist at one of the nation's top PR firms in Manhattan and has over 15 years of experience in the industry. She is the national publicist for Goya Foods, handling the company's humanitarian initiatives, media relations, sponsorships, and social media. Over the years she has worked on PR campaigns for a wide range of clients, projects, and special events, including the Tribeca Film Festival, TIME 100 Most Influential People in NYC, Broadway Under the Stars in Bryant Park, Sundance Film Festival in Salt Lake City, the Winter Olympics in Torino, Puma's NBA All-Star Games Party in Houston, as well as celebrity and charity events in LA, NYC and the Hamptons.

Since a young girl, Natalie has always been passionate about education, sports, and inspiring others to be their best. As a former teacher and girls soccer coach, she never lost her passion for empowering young girls to see their potential and to find their path to success and happiness, which led her to create WONDER GIRLS with Irene.

Having lived in some of the world's most extraordinary cities, including Barcelona, Rome, and New York, Natalie is an adventurous traveler with a passion for people, culture, languages, and writing. She holds a degree in Mass Communications/Media Studies and Business Administration from Fordham University. For more info, please visit: www.retromedianyc.com

Irene Zervoudis, Co-Founder

Irene Zervoudis is the co-founder of Wonder Girls and a Marketing and Business development professional in the real estate and mortgage industry. Her ability to easily create enduring relationships plays a pivotal role in fostering growth and connections. She is a dynamic presence both in the workplace and within Wonder Girls, leveraging her optimistic demeanor and talent to inspire and motivate others to excel and achieve their goals. She holds a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing from LIM College in Manhattan and was also a teaching assistant at the local school district.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Irene is also passionate about giving back to the community. Irene believes in empowering the next generation of women to reach their full potential and never give up on their dreams.

Irene is a Supermom of 3 teenage daughters, and through her work at Wonder Girls, Irene can instill these values in her daughters and the young girls who participate in the program. She wants to create a world where all women and girls feel supported, encouraged, and empowered to achieve their goals.

Irene is a true inspiration to those around her, constantly striving to make a positive impact on the world. Her dedication to her family, career, and community makes her a true Wonder Girl in every sense of the word.

Our Staff

Jen Darley, CFO, and Colby Plaskowitz, Granter Writer, round out the Wonder Girls Executive Leadership Team. With over 20 years of combined nonprofit work experience, Jen & Colby bring the knowledge, expertise, and skills needed to help shape the future of the organization and the Wonder Girls After School Program.

  • Jen Darley

    CFO & Nonprofit Consultant

  • Colby L. Plaskowitz

    Grant Writer

Our Board of Directors

The Wonder Girls Board guides and supports the organization in its efforts to fulfill its mission. Each member contributes to the organization’s culture, strategic focus, effectiveness, and financial sustainability, and also serves as a mentor to our young girls.

We are so appreciative of their commitment to Wonder Girls and to the future of our program!

Our Officers

  • Amie Jan Lenkowiec

    Board Member, Chairwoman

    Marine Biologist | Business Development

  • Sara Aufgang

    Board Member, Secretary

    Mental Health Counselor

  • Gabrielle Fraenkel

    Board Member, Treasurer

    Educational Concierge to Students, Families, Organizations and Schools

Our Directors

  • Dr. Kerry-Anne Perkins

    Board Member

    Gynecologist | U.S. Army Major

  • Anastasia S. Karloutsos

    Board Member

  • Diana Garcia Redruello

    Board Member

    Strategic Business Insight Consultant

  • Michaele Giannoutsos

    Board Member

  • Amie Pospisil

    Board Member

    Chief Operating Officer, Breaking Ground

  • Monica Jain

    Board Member

    Senior Vice President

    Tata Consumer Products

  • Darren McCormack

    Board Member

    Deputy Special Agent in Charge; Special Response Team - Crisis Negotiation Team Commander at U.S. Department of Homeland Security