Junior Board Members
Please welcome our official Junior Board members of 2023-2024!
Advisors: Coach Sofia Inthalaksa, Coach Brittney Shiue
President - Alëna Budko
Hello! My name is Alëna Budko. I am the president of the WFSC JR Board and have been a part of the group for over 3 years. I have been skating with WFSC for about 12 years! I am excited to lead the Jr. Board this year and organize opportunities to grow and inspire our skating community. Currently, I am a Team USA athlete, USFS double gold medalist, and am competing at the Senior level. I am excited to keep working in the Junior Board to support WFSC skaters to keep persevering as well as give back to the community around us through volunteer work.
Vice President - Anna Yau
My name is Anna Yau and I’m 17 years old. I'm Vice President of the Junior Board. I’ve been on the Junior Board for about 3 years and I’ve been skating at Winterhawks for over 6 years, currently competing at the Novice level. I’m looking forward to volunteering opportunities, and planning events and activities for the WFSC skaters.
Treasurer -
Saskia Dorf
Hello! My name is Saskia Dorf and I am the treasurer of the WFSC Junior Board. I am currently 15 years old and am competing at the Novice level. I have been skating for about 6 years. My job as the treasurer of the JR Board is to keep track of transactions and account for all the money we have, make, and spend. I am excited to hold this position so that I can help the board in making financial decisions and bring our club forwards!
Secretary - Julia Chun
Hi! My name is Julia Chun and I am the secretary of the WFSC Junior Board. I am 16 years old and working on my Novice free skate. As the secretary my job is to take notes at each meeting and keep documents organized. This term I am looking forward to working with people in the Winterhawks/Portland community!
Public Relations Chair -
Dorothy Cui
Dorothy: Hello, my name is Dorothy Cui, and I am 16 years old. This year, I am the Public Relations Chair of the WFSC Junior Board. My freeskate level is currently Non-test and I am working on Juvenile Moves in the Field. I’m excited to be able to help make the WFSC community a better place through being responsible for media platforms and outreach. I would like to spread our love and passion for figure skating to the rest of the world through various platforms online.
Community Service Chair - Gabriella Velasco
Hi my name is Gabi, I am 14 years old. I am competing at the novice level. I am the community service chair on the board. I hope to bring good experiences for board members and help to uplift our community.
Board member -
Dasha Makarova
Hello, my name is Dasha. I am 13 years old and I’m working on my novice moves. I am a new member on the junior board, I’m currently an under study. As a junior board member I want to make helping out our communities more fun!
Board member -
Emma Lu
Hi, my name is Emma Lu and I’m a new board member this year. I am 13 years old and I have been skating with WFSC for about 3 ½ years. I am working on my intermediate movies in the field and have passed my juvenile free skate. As an understudy, I help brainstorm ideas for the community service chair. I’m looking forward to working with new people and helping the skating community grow!
Board member - Erika Lesnichly
Hi, my name is Erika Lesnichiy i am 14 years old, I am working on juvenile moves in the field, I am currently an understudy for the WFSC junior board, i will contribute my thoughts and ideas to the other chairs and help out.
Board member -
Grace Jang
Hi, my name is Grace Jang and I am 13 years old! Currently I'm an understudy for the WFSC Junior Board. I have been skating with WFSC for about 1 ½ years. My freeskate level at the moment is pre preliminary, and I am working on juvenile moves. I help contribute ideas to the other chairs.
Board member -
Lake Erickson
WHi, my name is Lake Erickson and I am the Fundraising Chair of the WFSC Junior Board. I have been skating for a year and a half, my current freeskate level is Non-Test, and I am working on my Juvenile Moves/ Bronze Skating Skills. It is my responsibility to lead the board in organizing fundraisers. I am excited to help contribute to costs and help lead our board members and community. My goal is to be successful in raising funds to support the WFSC community.
Board member -
Madison Skariah
Hello, My name is Madison Skariah. I am 13 years old and I have passed my pre silver moves in the field test and my pre preliminary freeskate test. On the board my job is to help with the fundraisers the Junior board holds alongside being ready to help with anything! On the junior board I hope to make further connections with my peers and learn how to work as a part of an organized group that contributes to the things I love. I also wish to help The board to raise funds and support my community.
Board member - Quinn Anderson
Hi, My name is Quinn Anderson. I am 14 years old and I have been skating for 1.5 years. I am currently working on the preliminary test. On the junior board I hope to learn how to work as a part of a organized group, and help raise funds.
Board member - Ripley Rask
Hi! I’m Ripley Rask. I’m 13 years old. I am working on my Gold Skating Skills right now and have passed my Juvenile Freeskate. I have also passed my bronze solo free dance and preliminary partnered dance tests. This is my first year as a board member. I am looking forward to learning and working with the Junior board to help create fun and memorable events for the team.
Board member -
Viera Likueva
Hi, my name is Viera Likueva, and I am 15 years old. I am currently working on my pre-juvenile moves in the field, and competing at freeskate 4. I have skated at WFSC for 1.5 years. I currently do not have a responsibility/ position on the JB, but I am excited to make this a better place and help out with more exciting ideas!