The 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 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. Emerging Leaders Application The 15 chamber CEOs and staff professionals that currently make up the W.A.C.E. Emerging Leaders Council are:
Erica Acorn Scottsdale (AZ) Chamber Jessica Bohon Healdsburg (CA) Chamber Candace Carnahan, ACE Grand Junction Area (CO) Chamber Kristen Dare, ACE Santee (CA) Chamber Heather Estrada Murrieta/Wildomar (CA) Chamber Lynsey Hansen Morro Bay (CA) Chamber Kristy Howell Northwest Douglas County (CO) Chamber & EDC David Key Tempe (AZ) Chamber Natalie Leighton Long Beach Area (CA) Chamber Jessica Penman Truckee (CA) Chamber Anna Robinson Vail Valley (CO) Partnership Molly Schiff Santa Maria Valley (CA) Chamber Sara Teel Glenwood Springs (CO) Chamber Resort Association Victoria Valencia Gilroy (CA) Chamber Kira Zavala The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County (OR)