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
President/CEO Grand Junction Area (CO) Chamber
Heather Estrada
Vice President of Operations Murrieta/Wildomar (CA) Chamber
Jose Guadarrama
Program Coordinator Atascadero (CA) Chamber
Lynsey Hansen
Membership Director Morro Bay (CA) Chamber
David Key
Director of Business DevelopmentTempe (AZ) Chamber
Amanda Kinsella
Chief Operating Officer Eugene Area (OR) 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
Nicole Rudy
Member Engagement Coordinator Castle Rock (CO) Chamber
Molly Schiff
Director of Advocacy & Initiatives Santa Maria Valley (CA) Chamber
Renay Sehgal Mehta
Director of Workforce Development Chino Valley (CA) Chamber
Sara Teel
Director of Marketing & Membership Development Glenwood Springs (CO) Chamber Resort Association
Kira Zavala, IOM
Vice President of Communications & Programs The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County (OR)