The Women Leading the Charge
At Stella Foundation, our leadership team is committed to closing the funding gap, supporting female founders, and growing the next generation of women investors. We bring together experts in entrepreneurship, investment, and business strategy to build a thriving ecosystem where women-led businesses can scale and succeed. Meet the team behind Stella’s mission.
Dr. Silvia Mah
Founder & President
Investor | Venture fund manager | Startup ecosystem builder
Dr. Mah founded Stella in 2012 and has invested in over 130 startups, with 6 exits and 1 IPO. As a champion for women in venture, she continues to shape the future of capital access and investor education.
Flossie Hall
Chief Executive Officer
Serial entrepreneur | Startup strategist | Investor advocate
Flossie is a 7-figure business builder and startup strategist with a deep passion for supporting women-led ventures. She leads Stella’s mission to scale opportunities for female founders and funders through strategic programming and partnerships.
Jaci Sander
Chief Financial Officer
Fractional CFO | Financial strategist | Investor relations
Jaci is an expert in financial strategy, capital raising, and impact investing. She ensures Stella’s financial sustainability while helping founders and investors navigate financial growth.
Rylie Jennings
Chief Programs Officer
Ecosystem builder | Program strategist | Community leader
Rylie leads Stella’s national programs, accelerators, and pitch events, creating transformational opportunities for women entrepreneurs and investors across the country.
Angie Schultz
Chief Technology Officer
Creative strategist | Digital expert | Marketing & UX leader
Angie oversees Stella’s tech infrastructure, ensuring seamless online experiences for our founders, investors, and partners.
Liberty Klingebiel
Marketing Manager
Branding expert | Digital strategist | Community builder
Liberty crafts Stella’s marketing, branding, and outreach strategies to expand our impact and elevate the voices of female founders and funders.
Allie Hall
Marketing Associate
Content strategist | PR specialist | Digital marketing
Allie amplifies Stella’s voice through storytelling, social media, and PR, ensuring our impact reaches a wider audience.
Bee Alvarado
Partnerships Associate
Founder | Early childhood specialist | Community-centered ecosystem builder
A passionate advocate for equity and access, Bee supports Stella’s mission by cultivating meaningful partnerships that connect women founders with the resources and relationships they need to thrive.
Want To Be Part Of Stella’s Mission?
Join The conSTELLAtion
Together, we’re building the future of women in entrepreneurship and investment.
Want To Be Part Of Stella’s Mission?
Join The conSTELLAtion
Together, we’re building the future of women in entrepreneurship and investment.
Stella Board of Directors
Trailblazers Moving the Needle for Women & Capital
At Stella Foundation, our Board of Directors is composed of global leaders, investors, and changemakers who are committed to closing the funding gap for women entrepreneurs. Collectively, they have raised and deployed billions in capital, invested in women-led businesses, and driven systemic change in communities and industries worldwide. Our board members serve as advisors, advocates, and connectors, ensuring that Stella’s mission continues to scale and make an impact.
These are the leaders shaping the future of female entrepreneurship.
Interested in becoming a Stella Board Member? Please apply here.
Stella Advisory Council
Danielle Blount
Partner, BOLD VenturesDanielle Blount is a Partner at BOLD Ventures, an entrepreneur-first rust-belt spanning early-stage venture firm that is intentional about investing in people first, providing them with the resources and tools to empower them to make the best business decisions possible. In addition to her work with BOLD, Danielle is also Co-Founder of BOLDER, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing non dilutive wellness resources to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Moaz Hamid
Managing Partner, MVMT VenturesMoaz is the founder and managing partner of mvmt ventures @mvmtvc, an empathy fund and venture studio dedicated to developing and growing accessible technologies for people with disabilities.
He serves on the Consumer Technology Association Foundation (CTA) board of directors as a trustee, and on the dream council and board of directors of the Martin Luther King jr Community Health Foundation (MLKCHF).
Sue Baggott
Founder & President, Power Within Consulting, LLCSue Bevan Baggott serves as Founder & President of Power Within Consulting, where she empowers clients to accelerate business success by delivering highly impactful, human-centered, insight-driven business and innovation strategies leveraging connective empathy™. Sue participates extensively in the entrepreneurial ecosystem as an executive advisor, angel/impact investor, and board member.
Tom Watlington
Partner, San Diego Social Venture PartnersSTELLA IMPACT | 2012-2024
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