board of directors

The NWDA Board meets once a month, usually the second Monday of the month. These meetings are usually virtual, with some in-person meetings scheduled throughout the year.

Please contact Kathi Kusch-Marshall if you are interested in attending a meeting or joining the board! 

​Officers:
President: Kathi Kusch-Marshall - term expires 11/30/2025
Vice-President: Leah Nelson – term expires 11/30/2026
Secretary: Christina Steenekamp – term expires 11/30/2025
Treasurer: Jen Hovde – term expires 11/30/2026

2025-2027
Dee Closson
Kathi Kusch Marshall
Leah Nelson
Christina Steenekamp
Julie Williams

2023-2025
Pam Forsythe
Kathy Faccio
Jen Hovde
Megan Matson
Claudia Schoendorf

2024-2026
Kjerstin Anderson Hoff
Syra Johnson Engle
Alex Tafelski
Meghan Gantz

Please contact us about Joining a committee! Any NWDA member can serve on a committee. 
See all committee descriptions by clicking here.

For general inquires, contact us here: [email protected] 

committees

(updated Jan. 2025)

Communications
Chair - Leah Nelson
Alex Tafelski, Claudia Schoendorf, Meghan Gantz

Education/Scholarship
Co-Chairs - Leah Nelson and Christina Steenekamp
Pam Forsythe

Equipment
Chair - Julie Williams
Megan Matson

Fundraising
Chair - Kathy Faccio
Meghan Gantz

Junior/Young Rider 
Chair - Megan Matson
Jen Hovde, Deb LaFleur

Shows
Co-Chairs - Kathi Marshall, Jen Hovde, Christina Steenekamp
Pam Forsythe

Awards/Banquet
Co-Chairs - Kathi Marshall, Jen Hovde
Pam Forsythe, Meghan Gantz, Pam Forstythe

Governance 
Chair - Jen Hovde
Julie Williams, Christina Steenekamp

Membership
Chair - Dee Closson

Omnibus - Claudia Schoendorf
Volunteer Coordinator - Kjerstin Anderson