Staff
Anji Scalf - Executive Director
Anji's passion and professional background is in sustainable business practices, lean thinking and collaborative team building. She most recently received certifications in Organizational Leadership, Management Essentials and Leadership Principals at Harvard Business School, and worked on a Masters in Business Administration & Public Administration at the University of Victoria. Anji has been with the Chamber for almost 3 years - and was born and raised on the Olympic Peninsula. She is the proud parent of 3 rescue animals.
Melanie Sands - Finance & Office Manager
Melanie moved to Sequim 6 years ago, after a 30-year career in Human Resources and Hospitality, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. There she gained extensive experience in hiring, payroll, employee benefits and policy development. She has been with the Chamber, for over 6 years, which has also included bookkeeping for the Irrigation Festival and the Shiso Sister City Association. She is married with 3 grown daughters, 3 grandchildren and 5 grand dogs. Melanie enjoys the climate of Sequim, which allows for a large garden, and spending time with friends and family.
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Tristan Mortarotti - Membership Manager
Tristan finds joy in all things. He has an eclectic taste derived from all facets of life. His passions are all forms of art and natural beauty. He often works to the sound of music which can range from Bach to Ben Böhmer and spends his free time reading, writing poetry, taking photos, and exploring our beautiful Earth. Above all else, Tristan loves meeting new people and listening to their stories. He is open to new experiences and willing to try almost anything once.
Madelyn Pickens - Support Specialist
Madelyn is a Senior at Sequim High School, and serves as one of our student liaisons to our Board of Directors. She is active in student government, takes a number of Advanced Placement courses, and is on the Swim Team. Madelyn is actively pursuing a future career in the healthcare field - and her focus and drive inspires us.
Volunteers
Visitor Center Volunteers
Our volunteers staff the Visitor & Information Center - welcoming tourists, new residents, and folks seeking information about all things Sequim. They answer phones, make recommendations on the best local spots, give advise on where to find information, and all in all share the welcoming and friendly spirit of our town. Many of our volunteers first came here as visitors and are eager to share their experience with more people coming to Sequim. We are always looking for more smiling faces to join us! If you are interested contact our office manager and complete the application below.
Ambassadors
Our ambassadors are a group of business leaders and community members who help us highlight the successes of our local businesses, celebrate milestones and achievements, and overall bring a positive spirit to festivals and events across town. They are always ready to bring the big purple ribbon and scissors to ceremonially open any event or location! To participate contact our Membership Manager and we will put you in touch with the committee chair.
Community Volunteer Efforts
Our fearless weed patrol leader Emily Westcott coordinates community service workers, volunteers and concerned citizens to make sure that Sequim looks beautiful year round. You can often see these folks cleaning up vacant properties, hanging christmas lights, and Emily even spearheads the summer flower basket program each year. If you want to help keep Sequim beautiful contact our office manager and we will get you involved with this program. As Emily says "We don't do weeds here".