Meet our Team

Guy Occhiogrosso

President/CEO

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I have been a chamber leader in Whatcom County since 2006 and have proudly served the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce since 2014. As President/CEO of this organization, I am responsible for the overall management and direction of the organization and its staff. I also advocate for our members and serve as a community convener — someone who facilitates and engages in conversations about policies that impact the economic health of our region.

Sarah Seeberger

Director of Programs & Events

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As the Director of Programs & Events for the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce, I am responsible for planning, supporting, and executing our programs and events. This includes programs and events such as monthly networking breakfasts, 4th of July, Leadership Whatcom, Annual Awards Dinner, Speaker Series, Top 7 Under 40, and more! My mission is to bring together our local business community by creating an environment that fosters meaningful connections.

Liz Leighton

Membership Engagement

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As the Membership Engagement Assistant, it is my privilege to welcome new members, assist all members with questions and concerns.
I also answer the phones and work the front desk, and assist the Marketing Dept. with the Business Buzz and posting your press releases to our website. I love being part of the Chamber team.
I’m always happy to hear from you, so don’t hesitate to reach out whenever you need to!

Crysie Norris

Bookkeeper

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As the Bookkeeper it is my privilege to support the Chamber team with organized information and streamlined processes.

Center for Retention & Expansion of Child Care NW Team

Megan Price

Child Care Marketing & Recruiting Coordinator, C-RECC NW

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MEGAN PRICE joined the Opportunity Council in March of 2023. Prior to that she enjoyed a long career in preschool and childcare teaching/administration- working in a variety of preschool and childcare programs for 23 years. The combination of over two decades in the field and her study of Early Childhood Education at Bellevue College has shaped her into an advocate for all things child, family, and teacher related. Megan grew up in Skagit County, and after a decade of living in the Seattle Metro area is THRILLED to back in the north-end and a part of the Bellingham community!

Sandra Lopez Rodriguez

Bilingual Child Care Marketing & Recruitment Coordinator, C-RECC NW

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Sandra Lopez Rodriguez joined the Opportunity Council in June 2023. Prior she worked in case management and adult education in a non-profit and community college setting.

Sandra is a life-long resident of Skagit County and is excited to continue work in her community. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services from Western Washington University.