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Committees

Programs offered by Women Business Owners are primarily developed and implemented by volunteers organized around the following active committees. Contact the committee chairs listed below to get more involved with WBO. It's a great way to get to know other members, and to help WBO stay vibrant!

After Hours Committee
Eastside Chair: Karin Blakley, (425) 455-4020
Seattle Chair: Dr. Catherine Darley, (206) 624-9950

Ambassador Committee
Chair: Sarah Turner, (206) 695-5115

Business Building Groups
Chair: Linda Stubblefield, (206) 856-4705

Communications Committee
Chair: Carlanne McCrystal, (206) 728-6064

Education Committee
Chair:  Shawn Mercalde, (206) 622-8020

Historian
Joy Canova, (206) 818-1545

Luncheon Speaker Program Committee
Chair: Deborah Peterson, (425) 788-6239
Are you interested in speaking at a WBO luncheon? Do you know someone who might make a good speaker? Consult our Speaker Selection Criteria (PDF) for more information.

Membership Committee
Chair: Penelope Bell, (206) 679-7644

Mentoring Committee 
Chair:

Nellie Cashman Committee
Co-chair:  Jamie Peha, (206) 661-8243
Co-chair:  Jessica Adair. (206) 390-3362
Co-chair:  Yvonne Gitchel, (425) 316-9964

Philanthropic/Community Outreach
Chair:

Public Relations Committee
Chair: Rebecca Mosley, (206) 957-6550

Sponsorships Committee
Chair: Holly Hayes, (206) 930-7072

Technology
Chair: Amy Reisman, (425) 444-4269

WIRE
Editor: Margaret Purvine, (425) 918-1910