Endorsements for the 2012 STC election for Vice President
"Nicky Bleiel is a leader with practical know how and good sense. As the STC moves forward it will be important to draw on the leadership of talented individuals who can not only work well in teams, but who can also enlist the trust of the membership. Nicky has a track record of making the value of STC more visible in the professional lives of its members. She is prepared to take on new challenges and devise new strategies for making the STC even more responsive to its membership. I urge you to vote for Nicky Bleiel for STC Vice President!"
Karen Schriver, PhD
President, KSA Communication Design & Research
STC Fellow and Recipient, STC Ken Rainey Award for Excellence in Research
"I have known Nicky Bleiel for many years, both on and off the STC Board of Directors. I know that she is passionate about doing the right thing for STC and that she follows through on her promises. She is a great team player and is just as wonderful as a team leader. I give my endorsement to her as STC VP. I know that she will continue working at her usual high level as she approaches and then embraces the STC presidency."
Linda Oestreich
STC Fellow and Past President
"I enthusiastically support Nicky Bleiel for the office of STC Vice President. Having worked alongside the STC board of directors, I've seen Nicky prove her leadership ability. She listens to all points of view and doesn't rush to judgment. She understands STC both as a business and as a unique professional community. As a top-drawer practitioner she understands the tech comm profession as well. With her blend of energy, grace, and humor, Nicky will make a great leader for STC."
Larry Kunz
Strategic Planning manager; STC Fellow
"In Nicky's numerous leadership roles in STC, she has consistently exhibited the common sense and dedication needed to guide the organization into the future. After two terms as a Director, she is well qualified for her run for Vice President. I encourage you to vote for her in the upcoming election."
Scott Prentice
President, Leximation, Inc.
STC NorthBay Chapter - Webmaster
"I first met Nicky in 2007 at my first STC conference, and I have spent time with her at each conference since. Nicky embodies everything I value about STC. From the beginning, she acted as an ambassador of the organization. She introduced me to scores of other members, included me in group events, and explained the inner workings of STC. She is always open to answering questions. Nicky was also helpful in explaining both sides of the issues when proposals were brought up for voting. As someone far removed from the organization on a daily basis, I appreciate the education, and I appreciate Nicky making those parts of STC accessible. Nicky approaches her STC duties with energy and passion. She’s authentic, approachable, and down-to-earth. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
Michelle Despres
Director of User Assistance CQG, Denver, CO
STC Senior Member
"I was delighted to hear that Nicky is running for higher office. She has been tireless in her efforts to support the STC. I can tell you that more is being demanded of our board with fewer resources than ever before. Still Nicky soldiers onwards and now seeks to ultimately lead our organization as our president. It has been my pleasure to endorse Nicky in the past and I continue to give her my unwaivering support. Nicky's vision, drive, and leadership are what we need to carry the STC forward. Please vote for Nicky Bleiel for STC Vice President!"
Rob Hanna
STCCC Vice-Chair
STC Associate Fellow
"STC needs Nicky at the helm to see it through these times of rapid change, financial challenge, and redefinition of our field. She has shown her dedication, giving freely of her time and energy to the tasks of directorship, and I've seen her openness to listen to new ideas. She brings the fairness and assertiveness that we need to get past inevitable disagreements and misunderstandings. And Nicky is grounded in that critical capacity, a strong sense of humor, which defuses hostility and wins good will."
Mary Connor
Documentation Architect, Advanced Solutions International
STC Senior Member
"I have had the pleasure of attending several conferences over the years where Nicky has been a featured presenter. If Nicky’s efforts as an STC vice president come within 50% of her presentation skills, the STC is in for wonderful things down the road. I cannot recommend Nicky enough!"
Kevin Siegel
President, IconLogic, Inc.
STC Member
"I've known Nicky for a few years through STC and appreciate all her hard work and efforts to support the Society and promote the profession, both as a working professional and tireless volunteer. She's been an excellent leader during her term as STC Director; very helpful and supportive to myself and other chapter and SIG leaders. Nicky is also a popular presenter at our chapter's annual regional conference and I've had the privilege of hearing her speak at the Summit as well. Nicky's Society leadership and professional experience give her both the credentials and experience to be an excellent Vice President - she's extremely qualified and worthy of your consideration. I endorse her wholeheartedly!"
Todd DeLuca
President, STC Philadelphia Metro Chapter
STC Senior Member
Endorsements from the 2010 STC election for Director-At-Large:
"I wholeheartedly endorse Nicky for a second term as member of the STC Board of Directors. In addition to being an effective technical communicator, Nicky understands the challenges that the profession and the Society need to address. STC membership will benefit greatly from her contributions."
Sarah O'Keefe
President, Scriptorium Publishing Services
STC Associate Fellow
"I highly recommend Nicky for STC Director. She has done an outstanding job so far and is well qualified to continue in this important leadership position. STC needs more dedicated people like Nicky to steer us into the next decade with wisdom, wit, and a healthy dose of common sense."
Karen Schriver, PhD
President, KSA Communication Design & Research
STC Fellow
"Nicky has always shown herself to be the consummate advocate of STC, its leaders, and its members. From her dedication and advocacy as a Chapter President all the way through her actions during her tenure on the Board of Directors, she has shown unwavering support to the organization and its future success."
Bob Dianetti
President, Radcom, Inc.
STC Associate Fellow
"I've known Nicky for more than a decade and I've worked with her on the Board of Directors. Nicky's running for a second term as Director. (Apparently, one term wasn't enough—she's willing to volunteer again!) As long as I've known her, she's been an advocate for providing value and getting more services to members. I'm voting for her in the upcoming election."
John Hedtke
Publisher, High Alert International
STC Fellow
"With the STC and the profession as a whole facing another year of changes and challenges, the Society needs leaders with the vision to see the positive beyond the stress of change and the focus to work toward that future despite challenges. Nicky will be such a leader. She has a demonstrated understanding of developing trends affecting the profession and has shown a steadfast commitment to supporting the professional growth of technical communicators."
Karen Bachman
President, Seascape Consulting
STC Associate Fellow
"Over the past three years, I have witnessed Nicky's strength and excellence on the STC Board of Directors. She cares about STC, knows when to make the hard decisions, and always looks at problems from as many perspectives as possible to find the "truth" of the matter. I'm convinced that the STC BoD is stronger and more successful because of Nicky's presence."
Linda Oestreich
Manager, SSM Documentation, Hewlett-Packard
STC Fellow and Past President
"During her current tenure on the STC Board of Directors, Nicky has played a key role in making tough choices and implementing change. She has consistently chosen the necessary over the popular. Her continued leadership will help to strengthen the Society and ensure its bright future."
Alan Houser
President, Group Wellesley, Inc.
STC Associate Fellow
"I've seen Nicky in action in various STC roles - conference speaker, chapter president, and director-at-large, among others - since 2003 and have always been impressed by her professionalism, her desire to "do it right," and her sense of humor. I think that she'll make an excellent director."
Neil Perlin
President, Hyper/Word Services
STC Associate Fellow
“I’ve worked with Nicky on several STC-related projects and at various industry conferences. I recommend electing Nicky for a second term as Director. Nicky considers all aspects of an issue when making decisions related to the challenges STC and the membership need to address. She genuinely wants to help advance the profession and support STC members. We need leaders like Nicky who understand the issues and demonstrate their commitment to STC, its members, and the technical communication profession.”
Paul Mueller
President, UserAid
STC Director 2007-2008
"Without hesitation I endorse Nicky in her run for a second term as STC Director. She has proven herself to be highly dedicated and professional in all of the positions held in her STC career. She brings with her a unique blend of creativity and level-headedness that is so needed in these times."
Scott Prentice
President, Leximation, Inc.
STC NorthBay Chapter - Webmaster
"I strongly endorse Nicky's re-election campaign for a seat on the STC Board of Directors. I have had the considerable pleasure of working with Nicky on the Board and have come to appreciate her tireless dedication to the advancement of our profession and the society. Nicky sees the potential for excellence in others and understands the importance of recognizing their success. We need more professionals like Nicky to help lead us through this painful transition to a brighter future for technical communicators. I implore you to cast your ballot for Nicky for STC Director."
Rob Hanna
Taxonomy Specialist, Content Standards Group, CCH Canadian Ltd.
STC Director 2007-2009