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We're always excited to meet and welcome our members!
The ILEA-NCC Board of Directors governs this local chapter and makes all decisions regarding our local educational programs, finances, communication with our members, etc. Elections to this board are held annually and offer either one or two-year positions.
President:
Hugh Manuel Groman
Hugh Groman Catering
Email: president@ileancc.org
Fact: I love doggies, Real Housewives, and interior decorating!
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President-Elect:
Becca Bloom
BB Events
Email: preselect@ileancc.org
Fact: I’m tri-lingual. I grew up speaking Portuguese with my mom and Brazilian family, and also learned Spanish through school and studied abroad in Spain. I dabble in Italian too. I absolutely love languages and the unique words that are distinctive in each culture.
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VP Communications:
Shelley Anderson
Cage + Aquarium
Email: vpcommunications@ileancc.org
Fact: Originally hailing from the Midwest, I own part of our family farm in Missouri. I am a city girl who loves the country
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VP Education & Programs:
Lahoma Fritt
Events by Lahoma
Email: vpprograms@ileancc.org
Fact: I am a big chocoholic. Belgium chocolates are the best, milk-chocolate all the way...!!
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VP Membership:
Kristen Parks
Circosphere Entertainment
Email: vpmembership@ileancc.org
Fact: I can juggle while riding a unicycle!
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Chanda Dawson
ILEA-NCC
Email: chanda.c.dawson@gmail.com
Fact: I love to cook and bake! My favorite way to unwind is with good music in the kitchen creating a beautiful meal or dessert!
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Director:
Rebecca Lanham
Wine Meats Cheese
Email:rebecca@winemeatscheese.com
Fact: I catered a friend's short film project once and now you can look me up on IMDB.
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Director:
Charmaine Pajar
California Academy of Sciences
Email:
cpajar@calacademy.org
Fact: I picked up sourdough baking during lockdown and have enjoyed making bread since!
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Director:
LaRhonda Chargois
Email:lmchargois@gmail.com
Fact: Wake up, coffee, event plan and repeat
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Director:
Maggie Panontin-Young
The Lighthouse Glen Cove Marina
Email: mpanontinyoung@gmail.com
Fact: I used to be a competitive swimmer and I've taught CPR, 1st AID, AED and emergency response training for twenty years. I also served drinks at the real Cheers bar once. |
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Director:
Gene Kosoy
SnapFiesta
Email: gene@snapfiesta.com
Fact: I met my wife through donating photography sessions at a live auction for a school fundraiser in the Dominican Republic. Her law office was one of the bidders and we met on the shoot some months later. I also used to write destination wedding articles for magazines, featuring the DR, Colombia, Bali, and other locations.
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