See the recording of our 2020 SIG team Virtual Open House.
See our “Help Wanted” listings on the Volunteer Classifieds page.
IDL Manager
Maralee Sautter
Email: manager@stcidlsig.org
Maralee Sautter, an Associate Fellow, has been a member of STC since 1999. She started at the local level with Willamette Valley Chapter and took on various positions, including president and webmaster. In 2008 she became involved with the IDL SIG, eventually taking the positions of assistant manager and co-manager, and later, webmaster.
Maralee has been a technical writer and instructional designer in the industries of high-tech/software, health, science, transportation, education, and government (Intel, Xerox, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Cambia, Regency/Blue Cross, and more). Her favorite title is educator, since she was an adjunct instructor at Portland State University for over 13 years.
Past Managers
- Destiny Dudley (Jan-May, 2020)
- Marcia Shannon (2019-2020)
- Lori Meyer and Viqui Dill (2017-2018)
- Mellissa Ruryk and Robert Hershenow (2015-2016)
- Preeti Mathur and Cindy Pao (2013-2014)
- Jamye Sagan and Maralee Sautter (2010-2012)
- Jeanette Rogers (2009-2011)
- Jackie Damrau (2007-2009)
- Jane Smith (2004-2007)
- Yvonne DeGraw (xxxx-2004)
IDL Assitant Manager
Vacant
Email our manager if you are interested in this role: manager@stcidlsig.org
Membership Manager
Dr. Beth Bailey
Email: membership@stcidlsig.org
Dr. Beth Bailey is an STC Fellow with experience in a number of STC special interest groups. She’s been a member of the IDL SIG since its inception. She’s served in various senior leadership positions during her 20+ years of professional work, leading training, documentation, and quality assurance teams and departments within several industries including health care, software development, deregulated utilities, consulting services, oil and gas, and financial services. She is a Fellow of the Society and is active in several professional organizations including the Association of Talent Development and the American Educational Research Association.
Beth lives in Texas with her husband and four fur babies. She holds a Doctorate from the University of North Texas in Training and Development with a minor in management, a Master’s degree in Instructional Design from Boise State University, and a Bachelor’s degree in management. Her research interests include organizational leadership, adult online learning, and competency-based education.
Treasurer (temporary)
Dr. Beth Bailey
Email: treasurer@stcidlsig.org
Send a message to our manager if you are interested in this role: manager@stcidlsig.org
Newsletter Managing Editor
Melanie Murphy
Email: newsletter@stcidlsig.org
Melanie coordinates article submissions, authors an introduction article for every newsletter, particiaptes in editorial activities when other copyeditors are unavailable, design and format new newsletter issues, and publish the newsletter quarterly.
Programs Manager
Viqui Dill
Email: programs@stcidlsig.org
Viqui Dill is a senior member of STC. She is an active member of the Washington DC – Baltimore chapter, serves as co-manager and programs lead for the Instructional Design and Learning Special Interest Group, volunteers for TC Camp, and plays in STC’s rock band, the Rough Drafts. She plans webinars, moonshine tastings, and rock concerts. Viqui describes herself as “Technical writer, wife and mom, bass player, worship leader. I’m happiest when folks sing along with me.”
Secretary
Janell Kennedy
Email: secretary@stcidlsig.org
Janell is a mother, amateur videographer, and writing enthusiast who joined STC in Fall of 2023. She has more than 10 years of tech writing experience in multiple industries and primarily enjoys manual/procedure writing and training content development. She is a frequent article contributor to the IDL SIG newsletter and a parenting non-profit blog. She is currently working at Lockheed Martin as a technical writer/proposal author and eager to contribute in her professional role and at STC and IDL SIG. Her goal for the role of secretary is to provide thorough documentation of IDL SIG monthly meetings and any other important discussions, help move ideas forward logistically, and ensure the IDL Google drive layout is up to date and easy to navigate.
Social Media Manager (Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn/Instagram)
Melissa Pagnotta
Email: socmedia@stcidlsig.org
Student Outreach Manager
Marcia Shannon
Email: studentoutreach@stcidlsig.org
Surveys Manager
Jenn Buckley
Email: survey@stcidlsig.org
Volunteer Coordinator
Anita Matechuck
Email: volunteers@stcidlsig.org
Anita became an STC and IDL SIG member in November of 2020. Although new to the TechComm field, she has a BASc in Electronic Systems Engineering and 14 years of experience in the banking industry. Anita discovered the TechComm field when her quilt pattern designing hobby crossed with her job search. Intrigued by the TeachComm field’s software programs, she decided to go back to school to get her Technical Communication Certificate from Simon Fraser University.
Training Evaluations Manager
Vacant
Email: evaluations@stcidlsig.org
Send a message to our manager if you are interested in this role: manager@stcidlsig.org
Volunteer-at-Large
Manager: Vacant
Email: volunteeratlarge@stcidlsig.org
Send a message to our manager if you are interested in this role: manager@stcidlsig.org
IDL Website Manager
Maralee Sauter
Email: webmaster@stcidlsig.org
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