Board Members
We are governed by a Board, which is composed of one representative from each team plus five at-large members.
Manisha ‘SLAP’ Daryani
she/her
President
“To be a part of this Board is, to me, an opportunity to be at the forefront of blueprinting of where this sport can, and should, go.”
Remy Schor
she/her
Vice President
“I believe in creating space and opportunity for those historically oppressed, in learning from my own errors and from my conscious and unconscious bias, and in participating behind the scene so that what ends up on display is as accessible, enjoyable, and as fulfilling for participants and fans as possible.”
Sarah Youngblood
she/her
Secretary
“I'm excited to be working with a dynamic group of people to create a great platform to showcase what women's ultimate and inclusion in sports can be.”
Emily ‘Baker’ Blazar
she/her
Treasurer
“I am excited to be working to create a welcoming and inclusive space that increases the opportunity for women to not only play but shape the future of the sport of ultimate.”
Aly Steinfeld
she/her
Board Member
“I'm here to contribute to the WUL's goals of showcasing an equitable and inclusive version of ultimate.”
Betsy Basch
she/her
Board Member
“I’m dedicated to help us navigate together a sustainable professional product that boldly celebrates trans & genderqueer women athletes.”
Leah Smith
she/her
Board Member
“I'm looking forward to building a space for women and non-binary players in professional ultimate! Having a focus of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our mission makes the WUL unique to traditional league structure, and I'm excited to assist in growing our league.”
Karen ko
she/her
Board Member
“I'm excited to contribute towards the mission and goals of WUL alongside a group of inspiring leaders. The league has had many incredible achievements already, and I look forward to doing my part to help the league continue to flourish.”
kalene morozumi
she/her
Board Member
“I’m excited to contribute to expanding opportunities for women/non-binary athletes in our sport and staying true to our mission of diversity, equity, and inclusion.”
Xtehn Frame
he/him
Board Member
“I'm honored to work alongside this great group of people who are motivated to build a bright future for the WUL!”
brenda stevens
she/her
Board Member
“I am excited by the opportunity the league provides for players to be showcased on this stage and inspire and empower the next generation of athletes.”
Darci Fredricks
she/her
Board Member
Darci is an experienced business woman and marketer. Her expertise is highly valuable to helping our organization grow!
Contact
To reach WUL leadership, please email westernultimateleague@gmail.com and we will make sure your request reaches the appropriate personnel. For issues directly related to marketing or media, please reach out to marketing@westernultimateleague.com.
Staff
kaetlynn daoust
she/her
Marketing Consultant
With 10+ years of experience in brand and program management, event planning, and creative services, Kaetlynn is a passionate professional who takes a collaborative, creative, and strategic approach to solving problems.
The league leans on her proven track record of success in increasing brand visibility and brand awareness. She collaborates with our Marketing Team to develope and implement brand strategies, advertising campaigns, and social media campaigns to drive our mission of enhanced visibility for women and non-binary athletes.
Felicia “lish” yang
she/her
WUL Founder
“I'm here to create an opportunity for women to be seen and respected as professional ultimate players and thereby increase equity in our society using sports as a platform.”
Lish’s contributions to the ultimate community cannot be overstated. For multiple years, she drove the foundation of a professional league for women and non-binary athletes. The organization she created, the WUL, survived global pandemic to become the premier place to play for ultimate athletes on the West Coast.