FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR allie@rowleywrench.org

Allie is a queer, self-taught mechanic and lifelong car nerd who believes greasy hands are good hands. After spending time in a repair shop where people like her were talked down to, excluded, or overcharged, she decided to make something better — a place where everyone can learn, laugh, and feel confident under the hood. Allie started Rowley Wrench to demystify cars and help Vermonters from all walks of life take control of their own mobility. When she’s not teaching how to check oil or change a tire, she’s dreaming up a future community garage where equity and car care go hand-in-hand.

DEVELOPMENT & FINANCE DIRECTOR shanem@rowleywrench.org

Originally from Venezuela and now rooted in Vermont, Shanem brings a sharp mind for finance and business to the Rowley Wrench team. As she puts it, her superpower is “playing with the numbers” to make them work for us. She loves convertibles, boxing, and building systems that actually work. Equal parts strategic and hands-on, she helps keep our mission sustainable and strong by going above and beyond to support our growth. When she’s not crunching numbers, she’s in the kitchen cooking up something incredible or watching TV dramas.

PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR gabbi@rowleywrench.org

Gabrielle brings years of nonprofit experience and a big heart to Rowley Wrench’s mission. A queer Vermonter with a passion for community building and equity, they’ve spent their career in youth-serving roles around Burlington, always fighting for inclusive spaces and practical skills for all. At Rowley Wrench, Gabrielle helps share stories, build connections, and make sure everyone knows they belong in the driver’s seat — literally and figuratively. Outside work, you might find them cuddled up with a cat and a good book, planning a spontaneous trip or reading tarot.

FUNDRAISING & GRANTS DIRECTOR annelise@rowleywrench.org

Annelise is a New Englander who knows firsthand how important reliable transportation is — especially when you’re from a small town and a car is your lifeline. With sharp writing chops and a big passion for community equity, she makes fundraising look fun (even when it’s not). Annelise has lots of experience driving rural Maine roads, so she gets why basic auto knowledge matters — and she loves helping Rowley Wrench make that knowledge accessible to more people. When she’s not drafting grant proposals, she’s probably daydreaming about traveling, good music or her next poem to write.