David Hundley is an accomplished commercial and international travel photographer. After earning a BFA from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA, he moved to New York City and became studio manager for J. Barry O’Rourke. After traveling the world with Barry for nearly 4 years, he moved to Paris and worked as freelance photographer. He returned to New York City and accepted a position as senior staff photographer with the packaging and design firm, Gerstman+Meyers. As his family grew, he returned to his native Seattle.

In 2019, David, his wife Abigail and their dog Cody, sold their longtime Seattle home and bought a house on 4 acres on Whidbey Island, Washington. In 2020, they completed the photo studio and he retired from Louis Dreyfus to pursue art photography full-time. His return to full-time fine art continues a journey that began at Lincoln High School in the 70’s. This journey has produced images from remote and fascinating locations, to his new Whidbey Island backyard. Now a retired professional photographer, turned fine art photographer, he is known for capturing stunning, evocative images that often focus on landscapes, nature, and the interplay of light and texture. His current fine art work reflects a deep appreciation for the beauty of the natural world and a mastery of composition, light, form, text, and unique abstract technique. 

Sharon has called Whidbey Island home since 2017. Shortly after her arrival, she accepted the role of executive director of the non-profit Island County Economic Development Council (EDC). In 2024, compelled by a desire for new challenges, she chose to step down from her impactful six-year tenure to explore new endeavors, particularly dedicating more time to the arts.

With a lifelong affinity for the arts, Sharon is delighted to serve on the board of the Whidbey Island Arts Council (WIAC) where she can contribute her talents to support local artists and further enrich the art community. She brings a wealth of multifaceted expertise in leadership, business advising, operations, finance, education, marketing, startups, turnarounds, and intercultural work. Her diverse experience spans across non-profit, for-profit, and government sectors, both domestically and internationally.

Known for her collaborative spirit, Sharon seeks to make meaningful impacts in her role, further enriching the community she loves.

I am a life long artist and resident of Western Washington and enjoy advocating for and promoting the arts in my community.

After 25 years away, Suzanne is thrilled to be settling back home to the PNW and her UW Dawgs! And she is grateful for the opportunity to join WIAC's mission to foster and support a diversity of arts and culture across Whidbey Island. 

Suzanne brings to WIAC her professional portfolio spanning all areas of nonprofit management and governance from her careers with National Public Radio (NPR) and in the visual arts with Washington Studio School (WSS), both located in the 'other' Washington - Washington, DC. Her deep affection for the arts comes from a parent who shared the world through an artist's eye and ear. Suzanne studied drawing and painting with WSS and enjoys tickling the ivories.

Katrina Hude lives and works on Whidbey Island in Greenbank, WA. She received a BFA from California College of Arts and Crafts and an MFA from San Jose State University, CA in Sculpture. Katrina has lived on Whidbey since 1996. She owns and operates a glassblowing studio. In addition to manifesting ideas into objects, her primary focus is to engage people in dialogue and creative practices with the intention of stimulating growth and creativity throughout the community. Being a member of the WIAC Board of Trustees is an opportunity to promote learning  and encourage diversity in our local culture. The Arts are a powerful tool in our community.

Beck Diamond lives on Whidbey Island with her partner, kids, and in-laws in a multigenerational home. They are an Army veteran and earned their Masters in Cultural Studies from the University of Washington in 2018. Their art medium of choice is dance/ embodied performance. In 2021 They founded Meander Dance Collective to support adult dance artists and choreographers on Whidbey Island. She also serves as a coach and grant writer for The Backyard. When she isn’t creating or working, you can find Beck relaxing with friends and family or adventuring outdoors. As Program Assistant she hopes to contribute to the overall success of the Whidbey Island Arts Council by helping programs receive the support they need to achieve their goals.

When not working on the WIAC board, Jordan makes pots in my little home studio, and teaches  wheel-throwing classes at the Whidbey Clay Center in Freeland. Jordan also enjoys gardening and hanging out with the critters. 

Cheryl Weisz retired to Whidbey after a forty-five year, successful career assisting individual artists and art organizations in attaining their financial, public recognition and satisfaction goals. She is a member of Artists of South Whidbey and delights in creating her own watercolors on canvas, selling them and donating a portion financially to various charities on island. Cheryl and her husband Randy love Lakeland Terriers, gardening, fishing and kayaking. 

While Kim has been on the WIAC board twice in the past, she is currently a non-voting member of the WIAC staff. Contact her with questions regarding operations, membership, etc.