Meet your PNW WSO Board.

Eight USAW volunteers representing Oregon and Washington make up the current PNW WSO regional Board. *Note there is still a vacant spot for an Alaska representative should they choose to nominate someone.

Our main goals are to aiding in facilitating an annual regional championship, provide fair athlete and coaching scholarship opportunities to BIPoC and Women and to foster the spirit of grass roots growth initiatives within the PNW region that align with our parent covering body USAW.

President Lauren Hatmaker @lolo_hatmaker

“In weightlifting since 2012. I am an athlete, coach, gym owner, IWF Category 2 Technical Official.My club is Eastside Barbell. I love the passion of weightlifters and the weightlifting community. I believe that the WSO (weightlifting state organization) is the grassroots level of our federation and non-governing body of USA Weightlifting. We can share our love for the sport and bring our talents and strengths to support our community if all of us engage with each other and work towards our common goals - expanding the sport of weightlifting!”

Board Member Jenn Sprague @jenn_sprague

“Been doing Crossfit for 11 years and my first weightlifting comp was June 2019 but continued doing Crossfit.  Oct 2020 was my next local comp and then I was hooked!  However, I took all of 2021 off due to shoulder surgery and came back in 2022 and have not looked back!!! Since coming back I am pretty much exclusive weightlifting now…with an occasional HIIT workout.”

Board Member Mira Kwon Gracia @getstrongwithmira

“Originally from NYC but have been in Portland, OR for 23 years. I’ve been involved with the sport for going on 14 years. I lift for Haworth Weightlifting as an athlete. I am the head coach for Industrial Strength WLC - Portland, OR. Chair for USAW Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee / USAW LVL 2 Coach / National T.O. / Business Owner Industrial Strength Gym.

I have chosen to be involved in some capacity with our local Oregon board and now with the PNW WSO in an effort to give back & pay it forward to the sport and community that has given me so much. My efforts are to champion inclusion, diversity and accessibility in as many areas as we can. Continuing to learn, grow and improve for the future of our sport and the diverse fabric of constituents.”

Board Member Derek Kress @derek.kress

“I’ve been involved in weightlifting since 2015. derek@seattlebarbellclub.com”

Board Member Isaac Marron @isaac__marron

“Started weightlifting at the beginning of 2020.”

Athlete Rep Kim Douglas @kimdouglas1531

“I am Kim Douglas, and it’s a privilege to introduce myself as one of the athlete representatives for the PNW WSO. I am excited about the opportunity to serve in this role and give back to the Pacific Northwest weightlifting community. I’ve been an athlete and coach since 2019, and I bring a passion for diversity, inclusivity, and belonging. As an athlete representative, my goal is to ensure our community remains a place where everyone feels valued and included.”

Athlete Rep Celia Huddart @celia.huddart

“I’ve been in the sport for almost 10 years! Since fall of 2014, first national meet was Youth Nationals 2015. For USAW I’m mainly just as athlete, but I do have my USAW L1 and coach weightlifting classes at a CrossFit gym. I’ve been affiliated with Alpha Barbell since 2018. I’m just excited to be able to give back to the sport and organization that’s given me so much.”

Athlete Rep Chelsea Hopkins @chelseat76

“My name is Chelsea Hopkins and I’ve been weightlifting for about 7 years now for the last 5 as a competitor.”