Our Team
Amber Nelson, President
Sharlyn Petit, Director, Communications
Megan Managan, Board Secretary
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.
Megan Managan, Board Secretary
Sharlyn Petit, Director, Communications
Megan Managan, Board Secretary
Director of Communications & Government Relations
Washington Bankers Association
Sharlyn Petit, Director, Communications
Sharlyn Petit, Director, Communications
Jill Hoven, Director, Events & Education
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.
Jill Hoven, Director, Events & Education
Michael Shepherd, Board Advisor, Vice Chair, IABC Pacific Plains Region
Jill Hoven, Director, Events & Education
Communications Manager
University of Washington
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.