MAKE NEW FRIENDS & MAKE A LASTING IMPACT
One of the best investments you can make for yourself is to join a committee. All committees meet remotely via Zoom unless otherwise noted. Volunteering is the quickest way to accelerate your networking and make an impact. All committees and task forces are asked to 1) contribute their unique resources and expertise to advance WSAE strategic goals; 2) adopt a diversity lens that becomes embedded in thought processes; 3) find your greatness.
2025 Convention Task Force
This team plans all the framework of the annual convention with the exception of speaker selection.
Term: Thru July 2025
June 8-10, 2025, Marriott Tacoma Downtown
- Kyle Tibbs, Washington State Community Associations Institute | Chair
- Sabrina Bohren-McManus, Marriott Tacoma Downtown
- Lance Clark, CAE, Washington Manufactured Housing Association
- Tiffany Hanzo Martin, SBI Association Management
- Tammie Hetrick, SHRM-CP, IOM, Washington Food Industry
- Kirsten Finn, Visit Tri-Cities
- Tiina Freeman, CAE, Northwest Wall & Ceiling Bureau
- Johnna Kerr, 42Chat
- Danielle Pineda, Marriott Tacoma Downtown
- Angela Strecker, Blue Wing Events
- Ronda Traut, Commercial Brokers Association
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee
The DEI Task Force has converted from task force to standing committee. They will create a purpose statement and actionable objectives for the year that contribute to the success of the WSAE strategic goals.
Term: Thru July 2026
- Linda Herald, Wenatchee Convention Center | Chair
- DeAnn Hartman, Hartmanagement, LLC
- Anita Riche, Washington Association of School Business Officials
- K'ai Roberts Fu, Magnus Media Group Video Production
Education & Learning Committee
We are calling on our most creative innovators to help us try new approaches to learning and help us compile stellar resources and partnerships for the diverse needs of association professionals. If you like to think differently, enjoy innovating, and consider yourself a lifelong learner, please join us! The Education and Learning Committee provides oversight for the WSAE comprehensive education portfolio, including selecting presenters for the annual convention.
Term: Thru July 2026
- Chris McDougall, Commercial Brokers Association | Chair
- Scott Dilley, WAFLA
- Tiffany Hanzo-Martin. SBI
- Amy Ohlinger, MSW, Association Management, Inc.
- Teresa Taylor, Washington Council of Police & Sheriffs
- Jeffrey Wilcox, Third Sector Company
Growth & Connections Committee
This team will help us grow our new professional interest communities, as well as work with staff in strategic communications that advance WSAE goals. Help us raise the profile of WSAE through quality and creative communications.
Term: Thru July 2026
- Anita Riche, Washington Association of School Business Officials | Chair
- Kim Bresler, WAFLA
- Deb Hermansen, Seattle Convention Center
- Jeanette Kebede, CAE, Washington Society of CPAs
- Bridget Schuster, King County Bar Association
- Angela Strecker, Blue Wings Events
- Kristin Wood, Skamania Lodge