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NextUp Pacific Northwest leadership
Meet the dedicated members leading the charge for the region.
Jill Samuelson
Chair
Shilpa Sharma
Incoming Vice Chair
Angela Scott
Immediate Past Chair
Amber Smith
Vice Chair
Nicole Balkenbusch
Region Executive Advisor
Kristen Younce
Region Executive Advisor
Madison Boggio
Operations Officer
Jamie Anderson
Internal Engagement Officer
Tara Poponyak
Growth & Development Officer
Lindsey Woody
Growth & Development Officer
Kayla Hensley
Programming Officer
Victoria Wilkerson
Communications Officer
Kirby Saito
Region Alliances Officer
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