Leadership

Global Leaders United to Impact the World

Baptist World Alliance Women is an integral ministry within the global network of Baptist World Alliance.
The BWA Women Executive Committee is comprised of the BWA Women Executive Director who serves on the staff of the Baptist World Alliance, two global volunteer positions (President and Secretary/Treasurer) that are elected every five years to serve a quinquennial term, and the Presidents of the seven Baptist women’s continental unions. Learn more about our current leadership below.

BWA Women Vice Presidents

BWA Women Vice Presidents

BWA Women Executive Officers

Karen Wilson (Australia)

Karen Wilson (Australia)

BWA Women President

Sherrie Cherdak (USA)

Sherrie Cherdak (USA)

BWA Women Secretary / Treasurer

J. Merritt Johnston (USA)

J. Merritt Johnston (USA)

BWA Women Executive Director

BWA Women Vice Presidents

Karlene Edwards-Warrick

Karlene Edwards-Warrick

President

Liliana Fernandez de Farina

Liliana Fernandez de Farina

President

Elissa Macpherson

Elissa Macpherson

President

Vernette Myint Myint Sann

Vernette Myint Myint Sann

President