Committee chair positions are appointed by the President.

Committee Responsibilities

The Newsletter Editor selects and edits information to include in the Chapter newsletter with the assistance of the Board and produces the Chapter newsletter.

Professional Development

The Professional Development Chair and Co-Chair oversee a committee that focuses on developing technical trainings, workshops, a symposium or other opportunities to promote adaptive knowledge and expertise in wildlife biology, ecology, communications and other fields to meet standards of the national Wildlife Society’s professional certification program. Provide a budget for Board Approval for the first Board Meeting after the Western Section Meeting.

Scholarship

The Scholarship committee notifies schools within the Chapter’s boundaries of the availability of travel grants and academic scholarships, coordinates judging of applications by the Committee or the Board, and notifies applicants of award or denial.

Northern Area

The Northern Region Liaison facilitates and coordinates Chapter activities in the northern part of the Chapter’s boundaries.

Conservation Affairs

The Conservation Affairs committee tracks and comments on new legislation related to wildlife management. Participates in the Western Section Conservation Affairs by providing chapter updates. Provides the chapter with updates relation to wildlife management related laws or wildlife issues.

Diversity

The Diversity committee coordinates with Western Section Diversity Committee to provide human diversity focused events and training. Provides diversity support for existing event planning and chapter operations to increase inclusiveness in our chapter and profession.

Technology

The Technology Chair ensures website and social media posts are informative, up-to-date, and professional, and provide the membership with pertinent information. The chair maintains the chapter website, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. Tools used include WordPress, Canva, and Linktree.

Student Outreach

The Student Outreach committee leads development and implementation of student outreach to colleges within the chapter boundaries. Leads Chapter-wide, campus or district-based outreach strategies to promote TWS-related values or technical information. Works to host presentations, mentorship-type opportunities, or other similar ideas at universities or city colleges that fall within the chapter’s boundaries.

Membership

The Membership Chair maintains up-to-date records of past and current members, and leads new member recruitment efforts.

Ad-Hoc

Ad-hoc committees can also be appointed by the President when a need arises (e.g., Bylaws Revision Committee) and as such, vary year-to-year.

Committee Chairs

	Newsletter Chair: Yzabella Moody, 2025-Present Yzabella is a dedicated Biologist currently working for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife as an Environmental Services Intern. Her work consists of preparing land management plans and conducting biological surveys for CDFW properties across the State. She obtained her B.S. in Biology (Ecology, Evolution and Conservation) at Sacramento State University and is passionate about increasing BIPOC representation in her field and making the great outdoors accessible for all!
	Professional Development Chair: Andrea Gonzalez, 2023-Present [Biography under development.]
	Professional Development Co-Chair: OPEN [Biography under development.]
	Scholarship Chair: Robyn Smith, 2021-Present My name is Robyn Smith and I am excited to perform the role of Secretary for the Sac-Shasta Board. I have been involved on the board since 2017 and was Chapter President in 2019. Most recently I have been serving as scholarship committee chair and served as secretary in 2025. I currently work for JNA-Consulting as a Senior Biologist conducting surveys for rare Sierra Nevada wildlife and plants and writing environmental documents for NEPA/CEQA/CWA/ESA compliance. I am excited to serve our chapter by recording meeting notes at our board meetings and documenting chapter events over the course of the next year.
	Northern Area Representative Chair: Kate Belleville, 2025-Present [Biography under development.]
	Conservation Affairs Chair: Rylie Towne, 2026-Present [Biography under development.]
	Diversity Chair: Gabby Attisani, 2024-Present [Biography under development.]
	Technology Chair: Vivian Lowe, 2025-Present My name is Vivian Lowe, and I joined the Sac-Shasta Chapter board as the Technology Chair in 2025. The previous year, I graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity. I am currently working as a water resources consultant, but I volunteer in my free time for raptor rehabilitation programs around Sacramento and San Francisco.
	Student Outreach Chair: Tess McIntyre, 2025-Present [Biography under development.]
	Membership Chair: Sarah Estrella, 2024-Present [Biography under development.]