As I wrap up my year as president of Wichita Professional Communicators, I am grateful for the team of board members I had the pleasure of working with this year as well as the new leaders coming on board in 2022.
Teamwork makes the dream work. There’s no “I” in team. Ah, so many clichés come to mind, but I will not torture you with more. In my experience, these phrases ring true. I could not have led WPC this year without our 
strong team of volunteer board members alongside me, each one a pro: Dawn Monroe, Kylie Cameron, Emily Christensen, Jennifer Eaton, Sean Jones, Naomi Shapiro, Judy Conkling, Wilma Moore-Black, Shannon Littlejohn, Leisl Sackschewsky, Beth Bower and Vanessa Whiteside. I invite you to join me in thanking them for their hard work this year.
Elections for the 2022 executive board members took place during WPC’s November meeting, and the slate of nominees was approved: Sean Jones, president; Naomi Shapiro, president-elect; Brittany Sweeney, treasurer; and Ben Redington, secretary. I am excited to hand over the reins to Sean after watching him knock it out of the park this year as our VP of programs. The future of WPC is bright with these four leading the way!
Leadership experience is just one of the many benefits of serving on the WPC board. The friendships made along the way are another benefit. It’s a community of professionals you feel connected to. Are you looking for a leadership opportunity in 2022? You may not realize how volunteerism can change your life. If you are interested in serving on the WPC board, contact Sean Jones at sjones@wichita.gov.
– Darcy Gray, WPC president