Your 2024 Board of Directors!
As a non-profit organization, the Board of Directors is here to serve its members. We work together to ensure that members’ needs are addressed and met in ways that best support and help to advance the club’s mission. Board members are self-nominated, then vetted by an independent committee of club members, and finally, put forth for acceptance by the club overall.
If you are interested in getting more involved with club initiatives or joining the board please reach out to us at whscboard@wehosc.org!
Jesson (Danny) Calloway (President)
Jesson joined WHSC in 2014 when in search of a safe space to continue playing soccer. Jesson has traveled all over the country and world playing with the club, including most recently to Sydney, Australia where he and his teammates became World Champions. Jesson has proudly served over the years as a Team Captain, Development Lead, Secretary to the Board of Directors and has kicked off the 2024 year serving the WHSC Board of Directors, its members, and allies as its President.
You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe.
ethan plemmons (Vice President)
Ethan joined WHSC in 2022. Ethan quickly fell in love with the club and immediately became a part of the family, proudly serving over the year as a Team Captain for the WHSC Suns, serving on the Board of Directors to now serving as the current Vice President to the WHSC Board of Directors.
A true friend accepts who you are, but also helps you become who you should be.
garret szafman (Treasurer)
Garrett joined WHSC in 2022 as a way to meet like-minded people in the LGBTQ+ community. He's competed with the club at tournaments across the country, has proudly served on the Board of Directors, and is now serving as the Treasurer to the WHSC Board of Directors.
If what you did yesterday seems big, you haven't done anything today.
Mikayla byers (director of membership events & outreach)
Mikayla came to LA from Ohio in 2019. She officially joined WHSC in 2021 after an Instagram post caught her attention. She played consistently with the Rockets women’s team through her first season and quickly took on a captain role. She’s watched the women’s program grow and can’t wait to snag more gold medals with them! Mikayla currently leads as the Director of Membership Events & Outreach overseeing all events and socials of the club.
Be messy and complicated and afraid, and show up anyway.
rachel derrico (director of COMPETITIVE)
Rachel has been playing with WHSC for the last 6 years and is energized & inspired by the club and its’ members every day. Proudly serving over the years as team captain, club Secretary, and most recently as the club’s, first female President, she has enjoyed some of the most memorable moments with the WHSC community, including a double world championship for both our men's & women's/non-binary programs in Australia this past year! She currently leads as the Director of Competitive overseeing competitive teams, leagues, and tournament opportunities and proudly captains our competitive, women's 11v11 team, The Rockets.
It’s not about having more time…it’s about how best to use the time you have.
ken sanchez (director of recreational)
Ken has been a club member for 6 years and has served on the board for 4 1/2 of those years, as a team captain, club Secretary, and most recently as the club’s Vice President. He currently leads as the Director of Recreational overseeing recreational teams, leagues, rosters, and tournaments for the club. He’s proud to see how far the club has come and excited for what the future holds.
Loyalty isn’t grey, it’s black and white. You’re either loyal or completely, or not loyal at all.
Rhiann holman (Member at large)
Rhiann began her journey with the club at the end of 2022. Drawn to the club’s strong sense of community and its inclusive environment, Rhiann felt an immediate connection. She currently serves as a co-captain of the Rockets 11s team and is dedicated to fostering growth on the club’s women’s side.
“Do what you love. If you love something, you aren’t going to care about the sacrifices you’re making to do whatever it is.” — Kelley O’Hara