The Council was formed to identify and recognize future leaders in W.A.C.E. and the chamber of commerce industry. Members of the Council will asked to provide program feedback and ideas for the good of W.A.C.E. and will serve as advisors to the association’s Board and President. The 15 chamber CEOs and staff professionals that currently make up the 2024-2025 W.A.C.E. Emerging Leaders Council are:
Candace Carnahan, ACE Grand Junction Area (CO) Chamber Heather Estrada Murrieta/Wildomar (CA) Chamber Jose Guadarrama Atascadero (CA) Chamber Lynsey Hansen Morro Bay (CA) Chamber David Key Tempe (AZ) Chamber Amanda Kinsella Eugene Area (OR) Chamber Natalie Leighton Long Beach Area (CA) Chamber Jessica Penman Truckee (CA) Chamber Anna Robinson Vail Valley (CO) Partnership Nicole Rudy Castle Rock (CO) Chamber Molly Schiff Santa Maria Valley (CA) Chamber Renay Sehgal Mehta Chino Valley (CA) Chamber Sara Teel Glenwood Springs (CO) Chamber Resort Association Kira Zavala The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County (OR) Valerie Zizak-Morais American Canyon (CA) Chamber