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
Maren Cerimele
Director of Membership
Vail Valley (CO) Partnership
Colin Diaz
President/CEO
Culver City (CA) Chamber
Katie Luna
Executive Director
Brawley (CA) Chamber
Eli Matthews, IOM
Senior VP, Travel Medford
The Chamber of Medford/Jackson County (OR)
Guy Occhiogrosso
President/CEO
Bellingham (WA) Regional Chamber
Crystal Sayphraraj
Executive Assistant
Brea (CA) Chamber
Samantha Shapiro
Government Relations Coordinator
Simi Valley (CA) Chamber
Stephanie Shapiro
Member Services
Corona (CA) Chamber
Jessica Welch, IOM
Vice President of Operations
Greater Irvine (CA) Chamber