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.
Candace Carnahan
Director of Programs & Marketing
Grand Junction Area (CO) Chamber
Kristen Dare
CEO
Santee (CA) Chamber
Natalie Leighton
Vice President of Membership
Long Beach Area (CA) Chamber
Niki Nickle
Vice President of Investor Relations
Lake Havasu Area (AZ) Chamber
Jessica Penman
Director of Community Relations
Yountville (CA) Chamber
Austin Regimbal
Marketing and Communications Director
Tri-City Regional (WA) Chamber
Anna Robinson
Program Manager
Vail Valley (CO) Partnership
Molly Schiff
Communications Specialist
Santa Maria Valley (CA) Chamber
Jessica Stuk
Director of Programs and Development
Greater Phoenix (AZ) Chamber
Victoria Valencia
Community Relations Coordinator
Gilroy (CA) Chamber