WEA Fourth Corner

Greg Alarid

Greg Alarid has been with WEA for over 9 years. He came to the staff with many years of union experience from AFT. A California native and graduate of Evergreen State College, Gregs passion for the work led him to a position with WEA. Greg and his wife Janice have two small children.  If you need to contact Greg, please reach him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Jennifer Wolf

Jennifer Wolf is a long time WEA staffer. Jen began her career with WEA in 1991. Prior to that, she worked in financial management. She is a graduate of Sehome High School, a lifelong Whatcom County resident, and has many ties to the area. Jen and her husband John have two sons. If you need to contact Jennifer, please reach her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Phil Becker

Phil Becker has been a UniServ Representative for many years. He began his career as a Rep in Vermont and has held a position

in WEA management. Phil is originally from New York. He is an avid bicyclist and sail boater. He and his wife Kathy have two adult daughters.  If you need to reach Phil, please contact him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Kate Phillips

Kate was employed most recently as a UniServ Representative for the Connecticut Education Association. Prior to that, she worked as an attorney for a private law firm representing members of the California Teachers Association and other labor unions. Kate attended Sequim High School and graduated from Pitzer College and U of C, Hastings College of the Law. She and her husband Matt have a son, a daughter and two beautiful Italian Greyhounds.  If you need to contact Kate, please reach her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Tara Quackenbush

Nyda Goldstein

Lora Olinger