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WEA Elections open April 4, 2023. All members receive an electronic ballot.
WEA 2023 Candidates Directory

FEATURED CANDIDATES
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Grady Hutcherson
Seeking: WEA President
It is a great privilege and an honor to serve as your WEA President representing all education employees and students across Wyoming. I am passionate, dedicated, and an experienced leader. Together we can make a difference and be certain that our voice is heard. I kindly ask for your vote and your continued support in my re-election as WEA President.
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Kim Amen
Seeking: WEA Vice President
It has been an honor serving as your WEA Vice President these past three years. As membership chair, I can report an increase in membership for the first time in over 10 years. If re-elected, I will continue to work to engage and empower our members and fight so that all students have a safe, just, and equitable education.
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Leslie Boaz
Seeking: Southeast Region Cluster Delegate to NEA RA
Nominated from floor the floor during the 2023 WEA Delegate Assembly.

Eberle Buhler
Seeking: NEA RA State Delegate (7 delegates)
No candidate statement provided.

Rachel Gibson
Seeking: Central Region President
No candidate statement provided.

Paige Gustafson
Seeking: NEA RA Sate Delegate (7 delegates)
My name is Paige Gustafson and I am running for state delegate to the Representative Assembly on a two year term. As Wyoming’s lone Resolutions Committee member, I voice needs of Wyoming and rural states and champion the work that we do. I am a tireless advocate for our profession and appreciate your vote.

Deborah Harris
Seeking: NEA RA State Delegate (7 delegates)
No candidate statement provided.

Jennifer Hicks
Seeking NEA RA State Delegate (7 delegates)
No candidate statement provided.

Magdalena Jones
Seeking: NEA RA State Delegate (7 delegates)
No candidate statement submitted.

Mariah Learned
Seeking: NEA RA State Delegate (7 delegates)
Nominated from the floor during the 2023 WEA Delegate Assembly.

Reva Lobatos
Seeking: Northwest Region Vice President
I would be honored to represent you! I am always ready to step up and speak out for educators and the scholars we serve. As the Northwest Region Vice President, I will continue to grow in my leadership in unity with members doing the work of the association.

Mason Magagna
Seeking: Southeast Region Representative
I’m Mason Magagna and I’m running for Southeast Rep. This is my ninth year of teaching, and I love the work that our Association is doing to support our students and educational workers across the state. I would be honored to represent all of our members in our corner of the state. I hope to grow as a leader and continue onward.

Lisa Platt
Seeking: Southwest Region Vice President
No candidate statement provided.

Shasta Rosales
Seeking: NEA RA State Delegate (7 Delegates) and Southeast Region Representative (1-year to complete current term for now-absent elected candidate)
I have been in education for 17 years. I have represented ESPs for the state of Wyoming for six years and at the national level for five. I specialize in ESP professional development/growth. My main interest as an educator is to ensure the educational apparatus is diverse, equitable, and culturally competent, so as to provide the most holistic education possible.

Ty Ruby
Seeking: Southwest Region President
Hello, my name is Tyler Ruby. I am currently a special education teacher in Evanston, Wyoming. I have been teaching for 25 years. My association experience includes serving locally as the local's president, treasurer, secretary, and building representative. With WEA positions, I have served previously as the Southwest Region Representative and the Southwest Region President. I hope to continue to serve the members of the Southwest Region for another 2 year term. The Region's work will continue to build membership and work on our goals for building Mental Wellness for educators in the Region and WEA.

Amanda Saylors
Seeking: NEA RA Delegate (7 delegates)
No candidate statement provided.

Laura Statdfeld
Seeking: Central Region Vice President
As educators, we are masters of relationships—or at least aspire to be. I believe that every member should be a part of the conversation and that every employee should have the confidence that only the WEA membership can ensure. As Central Region Vice President, I will continue to build relationships and strengthen communication with educators throughout the Central Region.

Juanita Walker
Seeking: NEA RA Delegate (7 delegates)
No candidate statement provided.

Joey West
Seeking: Northwest Region Cluster Delegate to NEA RA (3 delegates)
No candidate statement provided.

Wendy Wilson
Seeking: NEA RA Delegate (7 delegates)
No candidate statement provided.