Our Team
Amber Nelson, President, IABC Seattle
Jacqueline Farrington, Director, Programming
Justin Schutz, Vice President, Membership
President & Chief Consultant
The Lingo Institute
Amber’s past clients include General Mills, Target, Transamerica, and John Deere.
A recent transplant to the Seattle area, Amber helped develop and launch IABC-LA Angels, a volunteer program pairing teams of ad hoc communication professionals with nonprofits in need in the early 2000’s. In 2015, she founded TEDxPasadenaWomen.
Justin Schutz, Vice President, Membership
Jacqueline Farrington, Director, Programming
Justin Schutz, Vice President, Membership
Communications Director, Technology
Providence St. Joseph Health
Justin has been advocating for a re-charter of the IABC Seattle chapter since 2017.
His professional experience includes roles with public relations and branding agencies, as well as internal and executive communications roles Microsoft and T-Mobile.
Justin is a graduate of th
Communications Director, Technology
Providence St. Joseph Health
Justin has been advocating for a re-charter of the IABC Seattle chapter since 2017.
His professional experience includes roles with public relations and branding agencies, as well as internal and executive communications roles Microsoft and T-Mobile.
Justin is a graduate of the University of Washington, where he maintains ties to the college’s Department of Communications.
Jacqueline Farrington, Director, Programming
Jacqueline Farrington, Director, Programming
Jacqueline Farrington, Director, Programming
Founding Director
Farrington Partners
Jacqueline is a master of high-impact communication strategies with a focus on cross-generational and cross-cultural communications.
An executive coach for those in the C-suite and TEDxSeattle speakers, her clients include Citigroup, American Public Radio, T-Mobile, and Sephora.
Jacqueline brings a re
Founding Director
Farrington Partners
Jacqueline is a master of high-impact communication strategies with a focus on cross-generational and cross-cultural communications.
An executive coach for those in the C-suite and TEDxSeattle speakers, her clients include Citigroup, American Public Radio, T-Mobile, and Sephora.
Jacqueline brings a research-based approach to delivering successful communications, employee engagement, leadership development, culture and change management strategies.
Sharlyn Petit, Director, Communications
Michael Shepherd, Board Advisor, Vice Chair, IABC Pacific Plains Region
Jacqueline Farrington, Director, Programming
Internal Communications Manager
PEMCO Insurance
Sharlyn is inspired by all things Employee Experience, and you'll find her working on projects that strengthen employees' connection to company brand, mission, and values.
She has grown her career through human resources, communications, and employee engagement roles, and her areas of comms.
Internal Communications Manager
PEMCO Insurance
Sharlyn is inspired by all things Employee Experience, and you'll find her working on projects that strengthen employees' connection to company brand, mission, and values.
She has grown her career through human resources, communications, and employee engagement roles, and her areas of comms. expertise include: impact storytelling, diversity & inclusion initiatives, corporate social responsibility, recognition, employee advocacy, and internship programs.
Sharlyn is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University, where her studies focused on communications and cultural anthropology.
Michael Shepherd, Board Advisor, Vice Chair, IABC Pacific Plains Region
Michael Shepherd, Board Advisor, Vice Chair, IABC Pacific Plains Region
Michael Shepherd, Board Advisor, Vice Chair, IABC Pacific Plains Region
Managing Partner
The Shepherd Group, Inc.
Michael serves as Managing Partner at The Shepherd Group, a digital marketing and public relations agency with offices in Seattle and Newport Beach, California.
A past president of IABC Orange County and currently our Senior Delegate for the Seattle chapter, he leads IABC Pacific Plains Region as
Managing Partner
The Shepherd Group, Inc.
Michael serves as Managing Partner at The Shepherd Group, a digital marketing and public relations agency with offices in Seattle and Newport Beach, California.
A past president of IABC Orange County and currently our Senior Delegate for the Seattle chapter, he leads IABC Pacific Plains Region as Chair for the 2020-2021 year.
The University of Washington graduate has wealth of board experience, both at the nonprofit and corporate director level. During his 25+ year career he has guided communications strategy and tactics for a number of multinational brands, including AT&T Wireless, Bank of America, British Awards, Embassy Suites and Westin Hotels.