219 Adult Communication Principles and Methods 03.25.24 Everett, WA
Start Date: 3/25/2024
End Date: 3/26/2024
No. of Days: 2 days
Course Level: Intermediate
CEU Credits: 16.00
Class Time: 8am - 5pm
Tuition: $500.00 Member / $620.00 Non-Member
Late registration fee of $50.00 applied on February 19, 2023.
An electronic copy of your course material will be added to your IRWA Account once your registration is completed. If you would like to receive printed copies, please see the course registration page for details. Additional fees may apply.
Course materials options:
OPTION 1 - PDF of Materials (No printed materials) = $0
OPTION 2 - Black and White Materials = $30
Tuition may be paid by check or credit card to IRWA Headquarters in U.S. Dollars.
Sponsored By: Chapter 4
Course Description: 219 Adult Communication Principles and Methods
INSTRUCTORS:
Janet Walker, SR/WA, BGS, MA-IS (AE) is a CLIMB-certified IRWA Instructor. Janet has 21 years experience in oil and gas industry with the National Energy Board (now Canadian Energy Regulator) and private industry. She has experience negotiating complex agreements with landowners, engaging with communities, developing consultation and hearing packages, participating in regulatory hearings, and managing projects. Janet has a Masters Degree with a Major in Adult Education.
Cyndi Whelpley, SR/WA started her right of way career with Caltrans in 1992 after graduating from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration. She moved to Washington state in 2000 and has worked for Puget Sound Energy, the Washington State Dept. of Transportation and on local agency projects with Universal Field Services, Inc. Cyndi is currently a Project Manager with HDR, Inc. based in their Everett office. She has also served in the U.S. Naval Reserves with Seabee battalions in the Pacific Fleet, NAS Whidbey Island VR-61 squadron and as a Protocol Officer with the Vice Admiral of the Naval Reserve in New Orleans. Cyndi is a past recipient of the Chapter 4 Professional of the Year award, 2018 Balfour Award Finalist and 2020 Region Professional of the year. She currently serves as IRWA Region 7 Chair and Secretary on the International Relocation Assistance committee. She has earned a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Chapman College and completed the University of Washington’s Project Management Certification program. Cyndi has a heart of service and actively involved in her community with the Rotary International, Soroptomist International of the Americas and serving as a Board member on the Scleroderma Foundation of the Northwest Chapter.
Krista Chambers, SR/WA began her right of way career at the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) in Great Falls, MT. Krista spent the first 15 years with MDT, specializing in difficult negotiations, which allowed her to cover hundreds of miles of right of way projects throughout Big Sky Country. In 2018, Krista accepted a position as a Project Manager with HDR Engineering Inc., and is currently the ROW/Real Estate Services Manager in Washington. She has spent her career involved in all phases of right of way (Project scoping, appraisal/appraisal review, acquisition, negotiation, relocation assistance and property (asset) management). In addition to her career experience, she holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Communications from Montana State University and is an IRWA CLIMB Certified Instructor. Krista is currently the IRWA Region 7 Vice Chair and on the International Professional Education Committee (Instructor Development). She is the recipient of the IRWA 2018 Region 7 Professional of the Year and has served as the Secretary to the IPEC Curriculum, Instructor Development and Credentialing Subcommittees. She has also served on the International Finance Committee and served two years as the Region 7 International Nominations and Elections Committee Representative. Krista also holds a Broker’s license in Washington.
COURSE COORDINATOR:
Cyndi Whelpley, SR/WA
Email: cyndi.whelpley@hdrinc.com
CLASS INFORMATION:
HDR Inc.
2707 Colby Avenue #715
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: (425) 744-7440
Participant Capacity: 20
SUGGEST HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Courtyard Seattle Everett Downtown
3003 Colby Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: (425) 259-2200
Rate: $185.00 plus tax per night
Contact hotel directly for reservations.