Kevin Collins, Elections Transparency Project (ETP) Board President recently announced the addition of Anne H. Wasson to the ETP’s volunteer roster as a website blogger.

“Anne has a background in writing, editing, and blogging. She’s volunteered with the ETP during the ballot scanning process during the past two elections and has also been a poll worker for Humboldt County’s elections,” Collins said.

Wasson first became aware of the Elections Transparency Project (ETP) when Kevin Collins and Wes Rishel gave a presentation about ETP at a League of Women Voters of Humboldt County membership brunch.

“I immediately saw the value of the ETP’s work and how important it was to voters’ support of our whole election process,” Wasson said.

Wasson moved to Eureka from Little Rock, Arkansas, about seven years ago to be closer to family after her husband died. She continued to work remotely for a health-improvement foundation in Arkansas. Previously, she edited a weekly magazine for active senior Arkansans that focused on health and active lifestyles. Prior to that publication she edited a state-wide monthly newspaper for senior citizens, focusing on health improvement and senior advocacy. She continues to freelance as a writer and editor and enjoys occasional substitute teaching at the Peninsula Union School on Samoa.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Arkansas State University. After completing a master’s degree in public administration, she worked for an Area Agency on Aging, later transitioning to executive director of a statewide advocacy organization.

Since moving to Eureka, she has put her political and social advocacy skills to work as a Board member of the League of Women Voters of Humboldt County and as an Elder at the First Presbyterian Church of Eureka.

She has two children who work in Humboldt County. On weekends, she enjoys gardening, exploring the North Coast’s beaches, and forest hikes with her children.

“I’m excited to start providing news and updates to the ETP’s website and plan to post several articles each month,” Wasson says. “I’d appreciate hearing from website readers about topics you’d like to hear more about, or questions you may have about ETP’s work. Thanks for sending your suggestions to me at [email protected].”