Julia Mielish

Kikaha O Ke Kai | Tacoma, Washington

I was born and raised on a small island off the south of England and moved to California over 40 years ago. I’ve been in or on the water since a very young age and am most happy there. I first paddled an outrigger with Oceanside OCC and was hooked, so as we started our move to Washington, I purposely steered our searches to towns near the OCC clubs. I (and my husband) joined Kikaha and have been overwhelmed by the friendliness and aloha from the club and the canoe community. In my daily life, I’m a librarian for a large university publisher and I work with libraries all over the world. I have developed a strong record of managing information, coordinating meetings and facilitating structured communication. Additionally, I’ve volunteered in my previous communities as a Boy Scout Troop Committee Chair and most recently in that most revered role, community HOA board member and president.  I want to give back to the community and would like to bring my organizational skills and collaborative spirit to serving as secretary for PNWORCA.