Tiffany Clifford – Player Development Coordinator
Tiffany played varsity tennis at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX and graduated with a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Psychology. She was a tennis instructor and at Texas A&M Tennis Camps as well as at John Newcombe Academy in New Braunfels, TX. This year, Tiffany was the Intercollegiate Regional Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship & Leadership Award Recipient.
In her spare time, Tiffany was a private tennis instructor, served on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, read books to elementary students and helped coordinate local toy, coat and food drives during the holidays.
“I am looking forward to working with the Intermountain Section. It is a new Section for me to be a part of, which is exciting. I hope I can make an impact using my competitive junior experience,” says Tiffany.
To contact Tiffany, email tclifford@ita.usta.com.
Lynn Lozano – Section League Coordinator
Lynn has 30 years of global experience in management, marketing, non-profit organizations and is a business owner.
Lynn was the Director of Marketing and Communications for the USTA Hawaii Pacific Section for four years. She managed all aspects of communication from press releases to the publication of annual yearbook as well as quarterly newsletter. Worked with public relations and media organizations in the promotion of USTA programs and events. Lynn was also the Director of Adult Competition for eight years in Hawaii. She was responsible for overseeing, promoting and administering all adult competitive and league related programs with over 7,500 registered participants. She raised league participation by over 17% in two years; managed twenty coordinators and tournament directors and was a Tournament Director for section and national events with over 600 participants. She is the owner of Dolphin Excursions, a dolphin/whale watching tour operation.
“I am thrilled to be working for the USTA Intermountain Section as Section League Coordinator. Coming from the Hawaii Section, it is interesting to see similarities as well as differences between the two sections. It has been enjoyable meeting new players and I look forward to the upcoming section championships,” says Lynn.
To contact Lynn, email lozano@ita.usta.com.
Toni-Shea Sinclair – Boise, Idaho Tennis Service Representatives (TSR)
Toni-Shea has extensive grass-roots community experience and is a former tennis professional. She developed, planned and presented wellness programs at the Health & Wellness Center in Mountain Home, ID. She developed, managed and facilitated the promotion and implementation of a health promotion project to provide dental care to low-income families while at Southwest Smile Makers in Durango, Colorado. Toni-Shea is also a former member of the Boise State University tennis team.
“I grew up in Idaho. Teaching tennis and personal training supported me in many ways through college while I was a student tennis athlete at BSU. My professional background is in positive behavior change, working with local health departments and agencies in the fitness and wellness industry marketing health promotion programs. I am thrilled to be working locally in my tennis community where I was born and raised promoting my favorite sport with the Intermountain team. Making personal connections with others to facilitate tennis involvement and fun on and off the court is a continued dream come true,” says Toni-Shea.
To contact Toni-Shea, email tsinclair@ita.usta.com.
Jane Waterstradt – Salt Lake City, Utah Tennis Service Representatives (TSR)
Jane has an extensive background in sales and marketing. Her most recent positions prior to joining the USTA Missouri Valley team as a TSR was with the Brooke Franchise Corporation, as the National Insurance Service Manager, and the California Casualty Management Company, as a sales team manager.
Jane is also an avid tennis player and a certified PTR pro. Jane lives in the Kansas City area and is also very active in the city’s tennis scene, playing in several tournaments and on USTA league teams each year.
“I am really excited about the opportunity to contribute to the Intermountain Section. I first started playing tennis when I moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado…I was instantly hooked! So obviously I have a fondness for the Intermountain Section. If I didn't have such a great experience in Colorado I probably wouldn't be doing what I do today. Tennis has afforded me many opportunities and has enabled me to make new friends quickly. I love teaching kids of all ages. It is a rush to see them grow and develop on the tennis court and as young people. I am thrilled at the opportunity to help grow tennis in the Utah District,” says Jane.
To contact Jane, email jwaterstradt@ita.usta.com.
Tamela White – Event Coordinator
Tamela White is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and formerly the Membership Marketing Manager for the Museum Store Association.
Prior to working for MSA, Tamela worked as the Meetings Director for ASFMRA, Meetings Manager for the Geological Society of America, and had her own meeting planning business for a time. Tamela also worked as a Convention Sales Manager at the Colorado Convention Center/SMG for six years. She sold Denver as a destination and booked conventions, tradeshows, and other meetings and events at both the Colorado Convention Center and Currigan Exhibition Hall. Before that, she was employed as a Meeting Planner for Youth for Christ/USA, planning DC/LA ’94, a triennial conference for 26,000 people held in two cities, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, CA. Tamela has over 17 years experience in Management, Sales & Marketing, and Meeting Planning; and has primarily worked for non-profit associations in senior level positions.
“Tennis is my passion! I fell in love with the sport when I was 9 years old and haven’t stopped playing since. Now, I get to see the administrative side of things working with various events and tournaments for the USTA Intermountain section. It’s truly a joy to help promote the growth of tennis in this industry,” says Tamela.
To contact Tamela, email twhite@ita.usta.com.