NAWJ's leadership is a reflection of its diverse membership, composed of women judges from all levels of the judiciary from across the nation. 

Laurie Denham, Principal at Denham Advisors, is an independent consultant and has been in the association sector over seventeen years. She was president of the American Society of Transportation and Logistics (AST&L) for 13 years, expanding the organization from a domestic to an international association, and elevated its certification program to a three-tier career pathway working with high schools, community colleges, and universities. Ms. Denham managed the AST&L merger with APICS and remained as the Senior Director of Academic Relations. She became Vice President of Education at the Transportation Intermediaries Association prior to opening Denham Advisors. During her tenure with AST&L, she was also the General Manager for the US office of Association Global Services, an international association management company. She has experience in small and midsize associations focusing on strategic planning, member engagement and programming. Ms. Denham is a Certified Association Executive and holds a Masters of Science in Social Work Degree from the University of Tennessee.

Lavinia Cousin has near 20 years of experience working in nonprofit organizations in functions spanning development, program management, research, accounting, marketing, and membership.  She is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and the Haas School of Business.  

Maureen Gelwicks began her career in internet marketing for a privately owned online floral company. Wanting to transition her focus to not-for-profit management, Maureen began working for an Association Management Company. For the last decade, she has led the client services team supporting not-for-profits from several different industries. Today, Maureen is the Senior Operations Manager for multiple not-for-profit associations; she is data driven and results oriented in her operational approach. In addition to operations, she has skillfully executed over 50 meetings and conferences, supported educational development, governed multiple board of directors and supported the execution and development of the organizations’ strategic plans. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Mary Washington. She is currently pursuing her Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential.