Category: 40 Under 40

One of the responsibilities of leadership is to not only lead but also to identify, inspire, motivate and develop future leaders. Tahoe Chamber’s inaugural 40 under 40 will highlight and honor the South Shore’s brightest young community leaders and business professionals’

40 under 40: Dr. Matthew Wong, Matthew Wong, PsyD

October 9, 2018
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Matthew Wong is in the profession of helping people, but he refuses to stop there.

As a clinical psychologist at Matthew Wong, PsyD & Mountain Therapy Collaborative, Wong specializes in therapy, assessments and consultations. Beyond his inspiring daily work with children, adults, and families, this “40 under 40” honoree developed a children’s camp in collaboration with the Boy’s and Girl’s Club to help foster leadership and confidence. […]

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40 under 40: Kelsey Magoon

October 2, 2018
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Kelsey Magoon follows the wisdom that “success is a series of small wins.” All of her small wins have added up to a big impact on our South Shore community. […]

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40 under 40: Theresa Papandrea, SOS Outreach

September 25, 2018
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Many lessons can be learned from the outdoors: respect for nature or self-reliability, to name a few. As a Senior Regional Director, Theresa Papandrea helps more than 300 local youths (and many more in nine other states) learn those lessons and develop positive character and skills through SOS Outreach. […]

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40 under 40: Josh Sweigert, Lake Tahoe Community College

September 18, 2018
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During the work week, you can find Josh Sweigert at Lake Tahoe Community College, where he helps adults progress their educational and economic well-being through LTCC’s ADVANCE program. His position as Tourism Industry Coordinator specifically helps adults get careers or advance their careers in hospitality and culinary fields. […]

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40 under 40: Shane Reynolds, Lake Tahoe Community College

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As the Incarcerated Student Program Director at Lake Tahoe Community College, Shane Reynolds helps more than 300 incarcerated students receive education, giving them a pathway to success and employment after being released. In some cases, it’s literally a second chance at life. […]

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40 under 40: Nicole Cartwright, Tahoe Resource Conservation District

September 11, 2018
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Nicole Cartwright’s work with the Tahoe Resource Conservation District began as a seasonal position through AmeriCorps. More than 10 years later, she’s still here, having risen all the way to Executive Director for the organization that carries out conservation and stewardship for Lake Tahoe. […]

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40 under 40: Felicity Monsees, The Center for Orthopedics & Wellness at Barton

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One of Felicity Monsees personal mantras is to try to spread support and care for everyone she meets. That’s what makes her a perfect fit for her position as a Performance Therapy Tech at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness. […]

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40 under 40: Todd White, Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County

September 4, 2018
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Todd White lives in nearby Pollock Pines, but much of his work (serving as the Program Manager of Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County) and volunteer efforts (serving as a Tahoe Chamber Ambassador) involves the South Shore. […]

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40 under 40: Veronica Arriaga, Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel

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After studying abroad in Sydney, Australia, Veronica Arriaga knew she wanted to live somewhere with beautiful scenery and nature. Of course, she found Lake Tahoe, where she has now called home for more than six years. […]

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40 under 40: Matt Palacio, GetSkiTickets.com

August 28, 2018
    40 Under 40

It’s only fitting that Matt Palacio works in the ski industry as the Regional Director for Sales at GetSkiTickets.com. During his family’s annual winter trip to the South Shore, Matt would be the first person awake and dressed for sledding and the last person in the car to end the trip. […]

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