Meet our Board of Directors
Nadia Gabriel
President
Nadia Gabriel has called Williston home since 2019, where she lives with her husband and their two daughters. She’s a creative, organized, slightly chaotic-in-the-best-way kind of person who loves bringing ideas to life and making people feel cared for along the way.
She has a big heart for motherhood and community, especially the parts that can feel lonely, overwhelming, or overlooked. Whether she’s helping plan an event, putting together something thoughtful for a mom, organizing behind the scenes, or dreaming up the next idea for OMF, Nadia loves finding meaningful ways to make women feel supported, included, and celebrated.
Outside of OMF, she’s usually reading a fantasy book, working on a craft or design project, spending time with her family, or laughing way too hard with friends. She loves cozy things, creative projects, a good girls’ night, and any excuse to make something feel a little more special.
Nadia brings a lot of heart, humor, and creativity into everything she does. And if there’s a spreadsheet, Canva design, or overly ambitious idea involved, she’s probably already working on it.
Beth Gantzler
Vice President
Beth grew up mostly in Tennessee after living in several other states. After college, she then moved around all the country again before moving to Williston, a second time, in 2020. She lives with her husband, their daughter, Alyeska, 2 dogs and a rabbit. She is a mostly stay at home mom who loves to get her daughter out of the house and to as many community functions as possible. Beth also works part time in her career as a licensed veterinary technician.
“Olive Motherhood has brought me so many memories, opportunities and friendships since its founding. Over the last year, I have found even more joy in volunteering my time to the foundation. I am so excited to give more as a member of the board and hopefully help more mothers in our community feel seen and appreciated.”
Katilin McDonald
Secretary
Hi, I'm Kaitlin! I'm originally from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. I've lived in Williston since the summer of 2022 with my husband, daughter, and son! I stay home with both of our kids, and currently homeschool my daughter. I love coffee, design, traveling, and spending time with my family!
When we moved to Williston I was trying to find ways to meet new people and make friends, but didn’t know where to even start. A few months in I started seeing this new organization posting about ways for women and moms to connect! So I attended one of the first events Olive Morherhood put on, and instantly loved the heart and vision they had for our community! Over the years I've gone to many events and have met so many wonderful people! I feel like because of Olive Motherhood I have found a place in Williston where I belong, am excepted, and have a community! I have found a great group of women who support one another and truly care about our community. So as I step into the roll of a board member I hope to be a part of helping other women in our area find their place, where they’re accepted and feel like they belong! Im excited to get to know more women in our area, and look forward to serving our community in new ways!
Ashlea Webb
Treasurer
Hello! My name is Ashlea Webb and we have lived in Williston since the summer of 2023. Growing up in Arizona, this was not the place I thought we would land, but the world had other plans. I am a stay at home mom to our two daughters and I also homeschool. We bought our first home here in 2024, which I am convinced I never want to do again. I have a background in the medical field along with other side quests I tried on for size, and my husband works in oil. I love to read, sew, garden, can, and pretty much any granny hobby you can think of.
I came to join Olive Motherhood through the Garden, accepting the Garden Manager position for the summer of 2026. But I quickly learned, this organization had so much more to offer me. I was raised in a non-profit world and being part of this foundation felt like home. Being able to put my knowledge and talents to work with Olive motherhood has honestly been such a gift. I am excited to see what all we can accomplish together.
Kat Quale
Board Member
Meet Kat! Kat is a wife, mom, business owner, and proud board member of OMF. Kat loves spending time with her family and loves to live an active, and busy, lifestyle. Kat loves all things fitness and cooking! You can usually find her in the kitchen at 360 Nutrition. Kat uses her passion for cooking and connection to help us run our Meal Train program. She also leads our newsletter, fantasy football league, and our Bingo & Bloom program.
Beatriz Spivey
Board Member
I was raised in Houston, Texas. We moved up here 6 years ago, we loved it so much that my husband and I bought our first home with our 2 boys and little girl. I work at a preschool and I’m attending WSC for my Associates in cybersecurity.
I was a stay at home mom for 5 years and loved every minute of it.
In the warmer months I enjoy time outside with my family and during hockey season I'm out of town almost every weekend cheering for my kids.
During my free time I like to crochet, read a good book, and bake.
Madie Ferry
Board Member
Hi! My name is Madie Ferry, and I’m originally from Washington State. My husband and I moved to North Dakota three years ago for a job opportunity, and since then, this place has truly become home. We were married back in Washington in June of 2024, purchased our first home in the small town of McGregor, built meaningful relationships within our community, and welcomed our first baby at the beginning of 2025.
I currently run a small farm stand where I bake sourdough each week, which has been such a rewarding way to connect with others. Living in a very small town can be challenging at times, especially as a first-time mom, but that’s exactly why Olive Motherhood has meant so much to me. Even though I live an hour away from Williston, every event is worth the drive. The sense of inclusion, warmth, and genuine support that Olive Motherhood offers is something truly special.
As someone who loves to help others and be a helping hand wherever I can, joining Olive Motherhood feels like the perfect way to get involved. Looking up to the women who have built something so incredible has been inspiring, and as a first-time mom, I am honored to be part of the Olive Motherhood board that supports, uplifts, and empowers mothers in such a meaningful way.
Karenna Vangone
Board Member
Karenna is originally from Central Wisconsin and now calls Williston home with her boyfriend and their son, Cal. She is a stay-at-home mom and full-time student whose days are usually a mix of motherhood, school, community projects, and about 47 other things she has decided to take on.
After earning her associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies, Karenna decided to head back to school and is currently studying Security Risk Management. She has a passion for community involvement, safety, advocacy, and finding ways to bring people together. She loves thinking on her feet, finding creative solutions when a problem needs to be solved, and jumping in wherever she can be helpful. In her free time, she enjoys reading, true crime and case law, baking, DIY projects, community events, and spending time with her family.
Moving away from home showed me pretty quickly how important it is to have a village. When your family and longtime friends aren't right down the road anymore, finding people you can connect with and a place where you feel like you belong means so much. Olive Motherhood gave me that here in Williston. I started volunteering because I wanted to get involved and meet people, and I stayed because I really believe in what Olive does for moms and our community.
I want other women to have somewhere they can show up exactly as they are, meet people, build friendships, find resources, have fun, and know they have people in their corner. As a board member, I hope I can help create that same feeling for other moms, especially those who are new to the area, far from family, or just haven't found their people yet. I'm so excited to help Olive Motherhood continue growing and finding new ways to support moms and families throughout our community.
Interested in Being Involved?
If you would like more information on how to join our team, or our board and make a difference in the Williston Community for Mothers; please contact us at olivemotherhood@gmail.com