Our mission: Assisting independent writers from the Pacific Northwest who are working to achieve professional standards in independent writing, publishing, and marketing.
OUR FOUNDERS
Adam Copeland
Co-Founder & Advisor Adam co-founded NIWA in 2011 and has been a member since. During the early days he co-chaired the organization. He remains an advisor to the Board.
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Mike Chinakos
Co-Founder Mike co-founded NIWA in 2011 and has been a member since.
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OUR BOARD
Our small but amazing team:
Jamie McCracken
President, Webmaster, Events Director president@niwawriters.com webmaster@niwawriters.com events@niwawriters.com Jamie has been a member of NIWA since 2011. Since 2016 he has served in the President's seat in addition to his other duties as Events Director, Membership Director, and Webmaster. His is committed to the mission of NIWA and to expanding the organization and its brand.
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Joyce Reynolds-Ward
Secretary & Newsletter Editor Joyce has been a member of NIWA since 2014. In 2020 she began serving as Secretary for NIWA.
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Andretta has been a member of NIWA since 2019. In 2020 she volunteered to serve as NIWA's treasurer. She is very knowledgeable in accounting and dealing with Washington's and Oregon's state regulations.
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Tom has been a member of NIWA since 2014. In 2020 he volunteered to take over the Membership Director position, but with the pandemic, became NIWA's first Social Media director. In 2022, he graciously took on the role of NIWA's Storage Librarian.
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Pamela Cowan Anthology & Newsletter Editor Pam has been a member since 2011 and during the course of her membership has served on the board in various positions including Treasurer, Secretary, Graphic designer, and Communications Director.
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Joyce and Mollie have successful newsletters of their own and bring that experience to NIWA's new monthly newsletter.
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Rachel Robinson &
Cay Fletcher Social Media Editors socialmedia@niwawriters.com Both Rachel and Cay have extensive knowledge of social media and are excited to use it to help NIWA.
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OUR AUTHORS