The Emerging Leaders Council was formed to identify and recognize future leaders (all under 40) in W.A.C.E. and the chamber of commerce industry. Members of the Council provide program feedback and ideas for the good of W.A.C.E., and serve as advisers to the Association’s Board and President.
Angie Anderson
President/CEO
Glenwood Springs (CO) Chamber Resort Association
Stephanie Armstrong
Interim President/CEO
The Chamber of the Santa Barbara Region (CA)
Candace Carnahan
Director of Programs & Marketing
Grand Junction Area (CO) Chamber
Colin Diaz
President/CEO
Culver City (CA) Chamber
Eli Matthews, IOM
Senior Vice President, Travel
Medford The Chamber of Medford/Jackson County (OR)
Amanda Nelson
Digital Marketing & Media Specialist
San Diego (CA) Regional Chamber
Guy Occhiogrosso
President/CEO
Bellingham (WA) Regional Chamber
Crystal Sayphraraj
Executive Assistant
Brea (CA) Chamber
Stephanie Shapiro
Member Services
Corona (CA) Chamber
Jessica Welch, IOM
Vice President of Operations
Greater Irvine (CA) Chamber