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Learn More About Candidates Running for Local, Regional and Statewide Office

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

WEA 2023 Candidates Directory

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FEATURED CANDIDATES

Click on a Featured Candidate's photo below to learn more!

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The 'Featured Candidates' section is paid advertising secured through the WEA Communications Department by candidates running for WEA office.

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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.

Learn more about Grady: Click Here.

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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.

Learn more about Kim: Click here

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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.

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Eberle Buhler

Seeking: NEA RA State Delegate (7 delegates)

No candidate statement provided.

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Rachel Gibson

Seeking: Central Region President

No candidate statement provided.

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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. 

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Deborah Harris

Seeking: NEA RA State Delegate (7 delegates)

No candidate statement provided.

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Jennifer Hicks

Seeking NEA RA State Delegate (7 delegates)

No candidate statement provided.

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Magdalena Jones

Seeking: NEA RA State Delegate (7 delegates)

No candidate statement submitted.

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Mariah Learned

Seeking: NEA RA State Delegate (7 delegates)

Nominated from the floor during the 2023 WEA Delegate Assembly.

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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.

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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.

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Lisa Platt

Seeking: Southwest Region Vice President

No candidate statement provided.

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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.

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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. 

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Amanda Saylors

Seeking: NEA RA Delegate (7 delegates)

No candidate statement provided.

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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.

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Juanita Walker

Seeking: NEA RA Delegate (7 delegates)

No candidate statement provided.

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Joey West

Seeking: Northwest Region Cluster Delegate to NEA RA (3 delegates)

No candidate statement provided.

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Wendy Wilson

Seeking: NEA RA Delegate (7 delegates)

No candidate statement provided.

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