Director

Director (two-year term, eligible to run for another two-year term)

Every director represents all members of the Society and serves as a communication link between the board of directors and the members, communities, and any programs for which the director has been assigned. Directors are voting members of the board. Directors may be asked to travel to various STC communities and events to represent the Society.

Each candidate for director should have a history of successful leadership in STC or with another organization. Leadership can be in various areas of the Society such as local or Society-level communities and committees. Valuable assets for this position are proven leadership skills, knowledge of STC, ability to speak well in public, trouble-shooting skills, and tactfulness. Experience in one of the following areas is also helpful: governance, finance, or community advocacy.

Ben Woelk

Candidate for Director

Ben Woelk, architect and team lead of the Community Affairs Committee Outreach Team, is a Senior Member and past president of the Rochester chapter, where he’s held a number of admin council positions. Ben works in the information security office at the Rochester Institute of Technology where he’s responsible for policy development and security awareness communications and training. He teaches courses at RIT in cyber self defense and effective technical communication and is a past co-chair of the Awareness and Training Working Group of the EDUCAUSE Higher Education Information Security Council.

Deanne Levander

Candidate for Director

Deanne Levander has been serving her chapter and the Society for over 30 years and always enjoys the challenges and opportunities created by working for the Society. An STC Fellow, she supports the Society’s efforts on behalf of technical communication and looks forward to serving the Society, its members, and the profession.

Michael Opsteegh

Candidate for Director

Michael Opsteegh joined STC as a student member in 2002 and quickly became actively involved in the Orange County Chapter. He has served his local chapter as treasurer, membership chair, newsletter editor, and president and has served a member on several committees. Michael believes that STC benefits its members most by advancing the profession of technical communication and that he can help STC serve its members and the profession.