The Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) announced the newest members of its Emerging Leaders Council last week at its annual conference in Glendale, AZ.
The Council was formed to identify & recognize future leaders (all under 40) in W.A.C.E. and the chamber of commerce industry. Members of the Council will be 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 6 chamber CEOs and staff professionals named to the W.A.C.E. Emerging Leaders Council are:

 Kristen Dare, Santee (CA) Chamber
 Natalie Leighton, Long Beach Area (CA) Chamber
 Niki Nickle, Lake Havasu Area (AZ) Chamber
 Jessica Penman, Yountville (CA) Chamber
 Anna Robinson, Vail Valley (CO) Partnership
 Victoria Valencia, Gilroy (CA) Chamber

W.A.C.E. is an association of chamber of commerce executives and staff professionals with members in 21 Western states and Canada designed to promote and enhance the professional development of chamber of commerce executives. With approximately 795 members, W.A.C.E. is the largest state or regional association of chamber of commerce executives in the United States.

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