Welcome 2017-2019 PMI Olympia Chapter Board Members!

Congratulations to the individuals who have been elected to lead the Chapter for the 2017-2019 Board year! The new Board will take office on July 1, with transitions beginning soon.
Thank you to the many members who took the time to vote – your votes count! If you did not vote, we would like to understand why and encourage you to send a quick note to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so that we can continue to improve our processes going forward.
As the new Board sets its strategy and tactical plans for the upcoming year, we will be looking to fill the volunteer roster for the year. If you are interested in serving the Chapter once or in a recurring role, contact the Director of Volunteers.

Board of Directors 2017 – 2019 (Effective July 1st 2017)

• President - Shairus Palotil, PMP
• President Elect - Serena Hansen, PMP
• Past President - Tracy Sanford, PMP
• VP Operations - David Klahn
• Vice President of Membership - Cynthia Lewis
• Vice President of Marketing & Communications - Ida Jayarani, MBA, PMP
• Vice President of Finance - Marie Constantineau, PMP, CAPM
• Vice President of Professional Development - Shannon Reynolds, PMP
• Vice President of Technology - Christi Mcginley, PMP
• Director Of Sponsors - Courtney Rudy, PMP

When: JULY 29, 2017, 3:00-4:30PM 

Where: TUMWATER REGIONAL LIBRARY

Welcome to PMI Olympia!
We are excited to have you as a member and to help you develop and increase your project management experience. Please join us for our first quarterly new member orientation to learn how you can maximize your membership.

Download flyer for more details!

3-Day Boot Camp Exam Prep for PMP® / CAPM® Certification

September 12, 13, 14, 2017 

Have you been postponing taking the PMP® or CAPM® Certification Exam because you were not sure you were ready?

The Olympia, Washington Chapter of the Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI)® is sponsoring a 3-Day Boot Camp presented by industry-leading Project Management Expert Steve Norton, PMP and PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.)®. Steve Norton’s Boot Camp will prepare you to take the PMP® / CAPM® exams and earn the prestigious PMI® certifications.

View the flyer below for more information and registration instructions. Feel free to print a copy and post it at your place of work for others who may be interested. Register at PMP Prep Boot Camp September 2017 Camp. Print this flyer and post it in your workplace:

PMP Olympia Boot Camp September 2017

PMI Olympia’s Annual One-Day Professional Development Conference

Evolve - Educate - Energize

One-day Seminar 

Tuesday, September 26, 2017, Hotel Murano, Tacoma, WA

Sessions that address all the three sides of PMI Talent Triangle to gain PDUs. Meet and hear from industry leaders and experts who will provide you with valuable information and guidance on how you can apply their insights instantly in your daily job for improved results!

Click here to Pre-Register. 

We are currently in the process of developing A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Sixth Edition. The PMBOK® Guide reflects evolving knowledge within the profession and is the leading global standard for project management. It addresses the processes that project management experts agree are necessary for most projects in most environments. Processes are presented by Process Group and Knowledge Area.

The PMBOK® Guide has contributed significantly to the advancement of the project management profession worldwide by championing a common lexicon and disseminating generally accepted project management knowledge and practice.

We expect to publish the sixth edition in Q3 2017. Cyndi Dionisio, project chair, is leading the effort.

New Members

• Michael Alston, Hughes Group LLC
• Amy Anderson
• Richard Fleischer, LME COnsulting
• Katy Stark, G&W
• Christian Walthall, Deloitte Consulting, LLC
• Jordan Hughes, Goldcode LLC
• Bianca Wulff, LightPoint Associates, LLC

New PMP

• Chad Campfield, PMP, Michels Power
• Patty Nowak, PMP, Attain LLC
• Michele Smith, PMP, BNY Mellon
• Alan Wagner, PMP
• Shelly Chavez, PMP, Department of Defense