WATRA 2026 Board of Directors

Community & Membership

The Community & Membership Committee is responsible for recruiting new members, resolving membership issues, and assisting members’ network; identifying and obtaining sponsors; ensuring that sponsor organizations receive appropriate benefits and recognition; developing partnerships with like organizations.

Community & Membership Committee

Committee Leadership:

Nina Schwartz, Officer

Peter Likouris, Director

David Blanchard, Director

Sunita Braynard, Director

Finance & Operations

The Finance and Operations Committee is responsible for the budget and providing monthly financial status reports; overseeing contracts and Board recordkeeping/minutes; ensuring the Association’s financial records are kept in order; filing all appropriate tax forms with local, state, and Federal authorities, as required; and submitting periodic reports to the Board on the Association ’s operations. As a result, the Officer will function as the Treasurer. 

Finance & Operations Committee

Committee Leadership:

Hannah Stopnicki, Treasurer & Officer

Leah Cohen-McHale, Past President & Officer

Elisa Soto, President

Marketing & Communications

The Marketing & Communications Committee is responsible for marketing the Association and advertising programs and events through website, social media, public relations, general email communications, and other forms of media and for overseeing the operation of the Association’s website.

Marketing & Communications Committee

Committee Leadership:

Leah Cohen-McHale, Officer*

Suzanne Goulden, Director

Craig Olswang, Director

Dr. Shanna D. Dick, Director

Professional Development Programs & Events

The Professional Development Programs & Events Committee is responsible for providing tactical training generally through webinars on fundamental topics in total rewards, which include WorldatWork courses, and such other courses and topics as determined by the Committee, from time to time. The Committee is also responsible for providing annual programs and events relevant to total rewards; identifying new or current topics and trends affecting total rewards professionals; and suggesting knowledgeable, accomplished speakers to present the programs on-line and/or in a single, central location.

Professional Development Programs & Events Committee

Committee Leadership:

Amanda Lum, Officer

Eileen Taylor, Director*

Donna Moreno, Director*

Kris Maleski, Director

John Keegan, Director

WATRA Engagement Team

The WATRA Engagement Team is a dedicated group of volunteers that support the Board of Directors and contribute to the mission of WATRA and their members. The Engagement Team has the opportunity to support all committees, get an understanding of the Association, contribute back to the Total Rewards community, and be involved! 

*Interested in being a volunteer? Email us at admin@watradc.org