Executive Board

President
Melissa Stephenson


Communications Chair
Sabrina Sirani


Professional Learning Chair
Jasmine Reed


Finance Chair
Laura Lockwood


Professional Learning Chair Elect
Kaylee Hersch


Past President
Terra Feast


President Elect
Vacant

Communications Chair Elect
Vacant

Advocacy Chair
Vacant


Website Master
Michele Chmielewski


Questions about IAEA?

HELP SHAPE IAEA & SUPPORT VISUAL ART IN IDAHO

IAEA is accepting nominations for open positions. If you are interested in learning more or would like to be considered for a position, please complete the form below. Elections are held in October of each year.

President Elect

The President Elect trains with the current President for a year before assuming the primary leadership role of IAEA. During this time, the President Elect helps to organize the Teacher of the Year awards, Art Room Grants, and assists with PD programs and credits.
Now accepting nominations for 2024 election. Term runs from 2025 - 2029.

Communications Chair Elect

The Communications Chair creates agendas and records the minutes of the official business of the Executive Board. This position regularly communicates with the membership about activities, events, and opportunities through emails, newsletters, and web/social media posts. 
Now accepting nominations for 2024 election. Term runs from 2025 - 2027.

Finance Chair Elect

The Finance Chair tracks and reports on the financial activates of IAEA. With the President, the Finance Chair creates budgets, tracks income and expenses, processes payments, and provides financial information for grant reports and taxes. 
Nominations will open in 2025. Term runs from 2026 - 2028.

Professional Learning Chair Elect

The Professional Learning Chair organizes and facilitates IAEA's professional development activities, including the annual fall conference, workshops, book study, and master classes. The Professional Learning Chair works with the Conference Site Host and the Regional Reps.
Nominations will open in 2025. Term runs from 2026 - 2028.

regional reps

Help the board stay connected with the people and activities in your region! Attend monthly meetings, help with conference planning, nominations for awards and positions, and contribute to the newsletter. Regional Reps serve a 2 year term that begins in January.

REGIONAL REP NORTH/CENTRAL
(Regions I & II)

Rachael Eastman
Sacajawea MS
Lewiston, Idaho

REGIONAL REP
TREASURE VALLEY
(Region III)

Elizabeth Covarrubias
Doral Academy
of Idaho
Meridian, Idaho

REGIONAL REP
MAGIC VALLEY/SE
(Region IV)

Emily Meidell
Kimberly MS
Kimberly, Idaho

REGIONAL REP
EASTERN
(Regions V & VI)

Michael Feik
Rigby HS
Rigby, Idaho

NEW TO THE PROFESSION
(All Regions)

Dalton Mauzay
Lewiston HS
Lewiston, Idaho

Alex Hartwig
Robert Stuart MS
Twin Falls, Idaho

Interested in joining the IAEA Executive Board?
Complete the interest form below and a member of our team will be in touch soon!