Committee Responsibilities
Newsletter
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 Vice-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, and the subpage on the National website. 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
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Newsletter Chair: Yzabella Gutierrez, 2025-Present |
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Professional Development: Andrea Gonzalez, 2025-Present |
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Professional Development Co-Chair: Jinnah Benn/Bonnie Peterson/Bennie Johnson, 2025-Present |
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Scholarship Chair: Robyn Smith, 2021-Present |
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Northern Area Representative Chair: Kate Belleville, 2025-Present |
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Conservation Affairs Chair: OPEN |
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Diversity Chair: Gabby Attisani, 2024-Present |
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Technology Chair: Vivian Lowe, 2025-Present |
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Student Outreach Chair: Tess McIntyre, 2025-Present |
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Membership Chair: Sarah Estrella, 2024-Present |
Contact Us
Mailing Address: 1017 L Street PMB 245, Sacramento, CA 95814
Email: sac.shasta@gmail.com
