As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on the amazing volunteers who make IABC/BC such a vibrant and successful community.
Our volunteers bring their skills, enthusiasm, and dedication to every project, and we are incredibly grateful for their contributions. Here are some heartfelt words of appreciation from our Directors:
Our Volunteers on the Special Interest Groups portfolio with Courtney
- Connie Wu: Connie has been such a pleasure to work with! She always brings new ideas and fresh enthusiasm to each project and discussion. As a copywriter, organizer, and facilitator for Special Interest Groups (SIGs), she’s been an invaluable part of the team.
- Eileen Huster: Eileen has played a big role in the SIGs portfolio this year, helping with everything from speaker recruitment to event planning and copywriting. Her marketing experience and fantastic attitude have been a great asset to every meeting and event.
Our Volunteers on the Social Media Portfolio with Judy
- Mona Lee: A long-time volunteer at IABC/BC, Mona brings exceptional organizational skills as the communications coordinator. She is also an excellent writer who has assisted with content creation for our blog and social media campaigns.
- Sarah Elawa: As a young communications professional, Sarah’s work as our social media manager has kept our content calendar up to date and full of engaging campaigns for our communications community.
- Winnie Joseph: Winnie, a diverse member of our team with expertise in communications, has assisted with various social media projects and brings fresh ideas that contribute to our team’s success.
Volunteers on the Students and New Communicators Portfolio with Keith
- Rachael Pérez: Working on a new portfolio can be challenging, so I’m very grateful to Rachael for taking time out of her schedule to help me onboard, ideate, and get accustomed to our audience quickly. Her support has been invaluable in helping us hit the ground running.
Volunteer with the Digital Experience Portfolio with Kris Olsen
- Carolina Salazar: I am so grateful for Carolina. Her reliability, strong work ethic, and thoughtful ideas consistently make a positive impact on the Digital Experience portfolio. Always pleasant and professional, Carolina brings creativity and energy to our work.
Volunteers with Sponsorships & Partnerships Portfolio with Krysta Pallone Helm
- Daniel Cherkezov: I’m so thankful to have Daniel on the team. He was my first volunteer in this portfolio and jumped into the role with incredible enthusiasm and dedication. From day one, he’s brought professionalism and thoughtful insights to everything he touches.
- Reece Avila: Reece consistently brings thoughtful ideas and bold curiosity to the table. She isn’t afraid to revisit ideas and find new, practical ways to bring them to life. Her ability to think outside the box and stay adaptable has made her a valuable part of the team.
Volunteers with the Creative Services & Email Marketing Portfolio with Louise
- Thelma: So grateful to have worked with Thelma! She brought so much thoughtfulness and creativity to the team. Her input always helped push our work forward in the best way.
- RJ: RJ has been such a joy to work with! She’s brought style and flair to our digital spaces through her beautiful designs for our social and digital assets.
- Alex: Huge thanks to Alex for being a steady, creative presence on the team! From keeping our newsletters strong to creating awesome holiday designs, her work has helped us stay consistent and engaging.
Volunteers with the Events Portfolio with Oge Agu
- Rita Odey: Rita, thank you for being such a reliable and positive force throughout the social events, especially the Holiday Social planning. Your consistent presence and calm energy helped everything run smoothly.
- Connie Wu: Connie, your thoughtful approach and consistent support for the Comms to the Table event truly made a difference. Your behind-the-scenes work ensured everything came together seamlessly.
- Ugochi Nwangwu: Ugochi, thank you for bringing great energy and reliability to the Spring Spin Class with Carson. Your support made the event not only possible but enjoyable.
Chichi Obi: Chichi, your support with the Puppy Yoga event was crucial. Your involvement helped create a joyful, well-run experience for everyone.
We are so fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented group of volunteers. Thank you for all that you do to make IABC/BC a thriving community!
