Meet the Team

Your NWIR Staff is dedicated to meeting the need of our members and ensuring that we help you get the most out of your NWIR membership. We're here and happy to help!

Here's a quick overview of program/service areas and who to contact for each:

Katie Bodiford, CAE - Executive Director

• Executive/administrative functions
• Strategic Planning/Governance
• Staffing/HR
• Liaison to Executive Committee/Board
• NWIR Annual Awards
• NWIR Days Annual Conference
  
• NWIR Industry Trade Shows - onsite

Nicole Byrne - Manager of Councils and Meetings

• All local council inquiries (finding the right council for you)
• Council reports and/or reimbursements
• Establishing a new local council in your area
• NWIR Connect Community Platform
• Regional Conferences
• Industry Trade Show Onsite & Logistics
• Liaison to: Community Service, Councils, and Industry Recruitment Committees

Amy Penny - Manager of Membership and Communications

• Member outreach/main point of contact
• NWIR website and member database
• Monthly Compass (newsletter) submissions
• Social media account maintenance
• National sponsorship deliverables
• Brand usage/guidelines
• NWIR Industry Trade Shows - onsite
• Liaison to: Communications, DEI, Education, Membership, Mentoring and Sponsorship Committees