CWA Leadership

Mrs. Beverly LaHaye
Founder and Chairman, CWA
Beverly LaHaye founded Concerned Women for America (CWA) in 1979 to protect and promote Biblical values for women and families-first through prayer, then education and finally, by influencing our elected leaders and society

Penny Young Nance
Chief Executive Officer and President
Penny Young Nance served as a Special Advisor on media and social issues for the Federal Communications Commission. Learn more...

Janice Crouse, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow of the Beverly LaHaye Institute
Dr. Crouse is an author, writer, speaker and former Bush Presidential Speech Writer. Learn more ...

Shari Rendall
Director of Legislation and Public Policy
Shari brings to CWA over 10 years of experience in government relations and grassroots advocacy. Learn more...

Mario Diaz, Esq.
Legal Counsel
Mario leads CWA's Legal Studies Department emphasizing the appointment of judges and individual cases affecting our core issues. Learn more...