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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
Chair: Tawnya Patrick, (888) 973-7455 x501

Ambassador Committee
Chair: Jean Hamilton, (206) 933-6645

Business Building Groups
Chair: Sarah Turner, (206) 695-5115

Communications Committee
Chair: open

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

Historian
Joy Canova, (206) 818-1545

Luncheon Speaker Program Committee
Chair: Tawnya Patrick, (888) 973-7455 x501
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
Co-chair: Cindy Dabbs, (425) 945-6562
Co-chair: Carole Pedersen, (206) 327-3261

Mentoring Committee 
Chair:  open

Nellie Cashman Committee
Co-chair: Jessica Adair, (206) 390-3362
Co-chair: Kalai Wineland, (425) 228-0818

Philanthropic/Community Outreach
Chair: Susan Huenefeld, (425) 883-0189

Public Relations Committee
Chair: open

Sponsorships Committee
Chair: Kathy Sparkman, (206) 388-1665

Technology
Chair:  open

WIRE
Editor: Yvonne Gitchel, (206) 575-3232