The Emerging Leaders Council was formed to identify and recognize future leaders 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.
Erika Acorn
Business Development Executive
Scottsdale Area (AZ) Chamber
Jessica Bohon
Director of Marketing & Communications
Healdsburg (CA) Chamber & Visitors Bureau
Candace Carnahan, ACE
President/CEO
Grand Junction Area (CO) Chamber
Kristen Dare, ACE
CEO
Santee (CA) Chamber
Heather Estrada
Communications & Program Development Director
Murrieta/Wildomar (CA) Chamber
Lynsey Hansen
Membership Director
Morro Bay (CA) Chamber
Kristy Howell
Director of Membership & Communications
Northwest Douglas County (CO) Chamber & Economic Development Corporation
David Key
Business Development & Engagement Manager
Tempe (AZ) Chamber
Natalie Leighton
Vice President of Membership
Long Beach Area (CA) Chamber
Jessica Penman
President/CEO
Truckee (CA) Chamber
Anna Robinson
Program Manager
Vail Valley (CO) Partnership
Molly Schiff
Director of Member & Community Engagement
Santa Maria Valley (CA) Chamber
Jessica Stuk
Director of Programs & Development
Greater Phoenix (AZ) Chamber
Sara Teel
Director, Marketing & Membership Development
Glenwood Springs (CO) Chamber Resort Association
Victoria Valencia
CEO
Gilroy (CA) Chamber
Kira Zavala
Director of Business Development & Partnerships
The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County (OR)