2024 Board of Directors
President
Sandra Hazel
Sandra is the current president. Sandra has been a member of WDSC since 2017. She previously served as Secretary from 2019-2021 and served as Treasurer from 2021-2023. Sandra is a retired Public Safety Dispatcher.
Vice President
Anna Iokamidies
Anna has served as WDSC's Vice President since November 2023 and previously served as Political Affairs Director. She works in Government Affairs and lives in Tahoe Park with her cat.
Immediate Past President
Kate Van Buren
Kate served as the former President. She works at the California Department of Justice and is a community volunteer, nature lover, and best friend to Golden Retrievers.
Treasurer
Julie Chapman
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Secretary
Debbie Brewster
Debbie is WDSC's Secretary. She serves on boards of various organizations, implementing leadership and youth development programs, and works as a consultant in business and non-profit development and management. Debbie is passionate about developing effectual leadership programs and building a stronger community. She will continue to be a strong advocate of educational and community programs that enhance the achievement and lifestyles of diverse individuals.
Fundraising Director
Pam Dominisse
Pam has been a member of WDSC since 2016 and has served as Fundraising Director since 2020. She is a Sacramento County Public Defender and US Army JAG Corps, retired.
Membership Director
Annette Emery
Annette has been a member of WDSC since 2006. She is a retired CalTrans transportation planner and a retired special education teacher. Annette keeps busy with volunteering and has been a WDSC board member for 10 years.
Political Affairs Director
Oranit Limmaneeprasert, Ph.D.
Oranit joined the WDSC in 2023. She is a tenured professor at American River College (ARC). From 2017 to 2023, she served as the faculty union president there. As a strong advocate for labor, social justice, minoritized groups, and community colleges, she also serves as the president of the Sacramento Chapter of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) and as vice president of the Faculty Association of California Community College (FACCC).
Member at Large
Dr. Elizabeth Sherril-Davis
Dr. E serves as WDSC Member at Large and serves on other executive boards. She works with the Department of Corrections to educate inmates.
Member at Large
Linda Reed-Nikkel
Linda is a retired educator who specialized in the fields of Civic Education and International Relations. She administered the Civets Political Studies Academy at Rio Americano High School for over 15 years and worked with Sacramento County Office of Education on Civic Education. She maintains her interest in politics through several organizations, including WDSC, Capital Women's Campaign, NWPC, the World Affairs Council and the World Trade Center in Sacramento. Her hobbies are traveling, reading (especially well written histories and good mystery novels) and yoga.
Member at Large
Eric Wiesenthal
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