gina bellessa benson: Team leader

Calling Great Falls, Montana home and with a background in Zoology from BYU, Gina's journey led her to a life-changing faith crisis, ultimately resulting in her departure from the church of her childhood. Now married and the mother of two children, with her oldest graduating this year, Gina's life is a testament to resilience and reinvention.

Gina's interests are as varied as they are passionate—whether she's sewing, quilting, baking, or bringing women together, she pours her heart into everything she does. Her enthusiasm for fostering connections among women has found a perfect outlet in WOCA, where she has been an active and cherished member for many years. Her wisdom is what keeps WOCA grounded and moving forward.

Her diverse skills and unwavering commitment make her an invaluable part of our community, embodying the spirit of WOCA through her dedication and creativity. Gina's story is one of transformation and empowerment, and we are proud to have her as a part of our family. WOCA is in good hands with Gina Benson.

kim sandberg turner, FOUNDER/consultant

While she might shy away from the title of "Founder" because it sounds like a "one-act" event, her journey with WOCA is anything but. Over the past eight years, she has dedicated thousands of hours to both full-time and part-time work, shaping WOCA into the vibrant community it is today.

Her contributions arE varied: from photography, original content creation, and graphic design, to organizing events, managing & creating topic and geo groups, orchestrating the past annual Girls Camp Retreat. Each aspect of WOCA bears her mark of dedication and creativity.