Leadership Whidbey inspires, connects, and catalyzes leaders to engage in creating a thriving Whidbey Island.
Authentic and inspired community leaders strengthen and transform our communities.
Laura Flores Cailloux, MBA, EdD, Co-Curriculum Manager & Department Chair of Sociology & Ethnic Studies, Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon
Brittany Knutson, PhD, Co-Curriculum Manager & Professor of Communication Studies & Ethnic Studies, Skagit Valley College, Whidbey
Alicia Dietrich, MBA, Program Alumni, Realtor, Windermere Real Estate, Langley
Jane López-Santillana, Library Manager, Oak Harbor Sno-Isles Library, Coupeville
Kevin Meenaghan, President of Wardroom Success Strategies, Oak Harbor
Dave Paul, PhD, Director of Community Relations at Skagit Valley College, Oak Harbor
Chris Weigenstein, MSC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Oak Harbor
Advisory Group
Curriculum Team
Laura Flores Cailloux, MBA, EdD, Department Chair of Sociology & Ethnic Studies, Skagit Valley College
Brittany Knutson, PhD, Co-Curriculum Manager & Professor of Communication Studies & Ethnic Studies, Skagit Valley College,
Sherryl Christie, President, Best Practice, Inc.
Mary Elizabeth Himes, Owner, Mama Bear Insurance
Dan Leahy, Innovative Leadership Development Specialist
Hillarie Maddox, Co-Executive Director, Whidbey Institute
Marta Mulholland, Owner, Expressive Arts Coaching & Facilitation
Dave Paul, PhD, Director of External Relations, Skagit Valley College
Emily Felt, Library Manager, Coupeville Sno-Isles Library
Melissa Hartmann, MPH/CPH, Epidemiologist, Island County Public Health
Dan Leahy, Innovative Leadership Development Specialist
Arwen Norman, School Farm Manager, Coupeville School Farm
Coaches
Program Staff:
Tiffany Scribner, MFA, Program Manager
Laura Flores Cailloux, MBA, EdD, Co-Curriculum Manager
Brittany Knutson, PhD, Co-Curriculum Manager