The IQA is proud to announce the individuals selected for the World Cup VI Organizing team (WCOT). Scroll down to see larger bio pics and read more about each member.

 

As shown in the flow chart below (click to enlarge), less than half of the total leadership positions – over 50 – have been filled so far, but almost all of the top positions for the event have been selected, excluding the marketing director. Neither of these levels include general volunteer staff, who are recruited closer to the event, and surpassed 250 members at the fifth World Cup.

The next round of openings will be posted after the bid development process is over, and rather than ask for general applicants, the posting will call for specific jobs. Many of the top event organizers selected for the WCOT 6 worked at the last World Cup, but almost all of them only came in the last few weeks to do on-site work, with the majority of the event planned year-round by only a couple local volunteers. This year, a group dozens strong is going to be planning the event a year in advance, and having seen the event from the inside-out already, they’re in the best position to make World Cup VI superior in every way.

“This is a group of people who are extremely dedicated and eager to learn,” said Alicia Radford, the IQA’s Chief Operating Officer and a major planner of the last two World Cups. “They come from all over the United States to represent the interests of quidditch teams everywhere, and I’m confident that next year’s World Cup will be the most professionally-run, successful World Cup yet.”

Without further ado, the World Cup VI organizing team:

 

EXECUTIVE STAFF

 

Hannah Lindgren - Tournament Director

Experience:

Director, IQA Midwest Cup 2011
Founder, Ball State University Quidditch
Field Director, World Cup V
Production Manager, PBS Broadcasting

“Being at the center of the action for the Midwest Cup and WC V taught me a lot. I am beyond excited to implement new ideas to make WC VI the best World Cup yet.”

 

Eric Willroth – Assistant Director

Experience:

World Cup V load-in manager
Texas A&M Quidditch Coach
Econ & Business Administration Major

“I would like to ensure that the quality of the World Cup continues to improve, with a focus on meeting deadlines and accomplishing things ahead of time. I also want to have fun and make sure that everyone else has an amazing time as well.”

 

Harrison Homel – Treasurer

Experience:

Director, Western Cup 2010 – 2012
Volunteer, World Cup IV, V
Western Region Director 2009 – 2012
IQA Board of Directors 2011-2012

“World Cup VI must walk a delicate line between the urge to expand and the desire to maintain quality of event for all parties. If the event is at a new location, making sure we effectively reach the new local market cannot be understated.”

 

Katie Stack - Chief of Staff

Experience:

Membership Director, IQA
Tournament Director, World Cup V
Rules Council Member, IQA
Editorial Staff member, IQA
Co-Founder, Boston University Quidditch

“I am positive that WC VI will be a turning point for the IQA. I want gameplay to flow smoothly and fairly and I plan on ensuring that the volunteer network is utilized efficiently and that all volunteers are duly worshipped.”

 

DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS

 

 

Allison Gillette – Director of Games

Experience:

President, Emerson College Quidditch
Rules Council Member, IQA
Volunteer, World Cup V

“The IQA has done a wonderful job with outreach, event planning, and community creation. For the next World Cup, I want to push tournament execution to the top of the list. My three-year experience as a quidditch player, decade experience as a serious athlete, and two-year experience running one of the league’s largest quidditch programs puts me in a position to do that.”

 

Alex Clark –  Logistics Director

Experience:

Director, IQA Southwest Cup
Assistant Director, World Cup V
Gameplay Department Member, IQA

“My hope is that we can plan a World Cup in a new location that allows the event to be extremely professional and well thought out, so everyone that attends experiences a smooth and exciting tournament.”

 

MARKETING DIRECTOR  - Position to be filled. Apply by sending a resume and cover letter to winter.schlin@internationalquidditch.org.

 

Hannah Pohlmann - Event Human Resources Director

Experience:

Director, IQA South Cup 2011
Events Director, Florida Quidditch Conference
On-site Equipment Coordinator, World Cup V
Vice President, University of Florida Quidditch

“My goal is to streamline the training process and make sure all volunteers have more preparation for their position, which will in turn insure that all players and guests are well-served and informed.”

 

Colby Soden - Hospitality Director

Experience:

Head Youth Volunteer, Kansas City Boy Scouts Events (supervised 7,000 guests, $60,000 budget, 80-person staff)
Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow
Player, Kansas University Quidditch World Cup V team

“I want to improve information distribution, transportation, registration, and reception, so that everyone is comfortable and informed, from the  teams, to the fans and special guests.”

 

GAMES DEPARTMENT

 

 

Krystina Packard - Scheduling Director

Experience:

Intramural Soccer & Softball Supervisor, Michigan State Rec Sport Services
Vice President, Michigan State Quidditch
Kinesiology Major

“I hope to use my experience scheduling two intramural leagues to line up a series of amazing games for all participating teams at World Cup VI, and meet more amazingly awesome members of the quidditch community.”

 

Luke Zak - Field Staff Director

Experience:

Founder, University of Minnesota Quidditch (recruited 200 members, raised and managed a budget of $13,000)
Midwest Regional Director, IQA
Head referee, World Cup V

“I have intimate knowledge of the rules and the interaction between the players and administration. I want to focus on improving referee, scorekeeper and announcer training.”

 

Zach DiAmico - Team Member, Games Department

Experience:

Co-founder & Captain, Villanova University Quidditch
Organizer, Louisiana Habitat for Humanity project
Intramural Sports Director, Pinkerton Academy

“I hope to make the management of World Cup extremely transparent. Volunteers, teams, and players will be the most successful if each party is aware of how things are being run.”

 

LOGISTICS DEPARTMENT 

 

 

Alex Krall - Event Equipment Coordinator

Experience:

Hoop Designer & Builder, World Cup V
Equipment procurement & Set-up, World Cup V
Director, Virginia Quidditch League
Programmer, ThyssenKrup Elevators

“My goals include developing and implementing a best practices manual to ensure a smooth and accurate flow of tangible assets. I also want to report all logistics information in a transparent way so that all departments can reference that information when they need it.”

 

Bridget Siegel - Medical Services Coordinator

Experience:

Public Relations Director, Florida Quidditch Conference
On-site organizer, World Cup V
Captain, University of Florida Quidditch

“I want to make World Cup VI better than anything you can imagine.”

 

 

Benjamin Ackland - Construction Coordinator

Experience:

Organizer, Michigan State Quidditch Tournament
House Construction, Beaver Creek Kentucky
Member, Spartan Tubas (MSU band)

“I want to make WC VI something that people want to see, not just something they cannot ignore. I want Quidditch to be a revolution in sports and WC VI should be the catalyst of this revolution.”

 

 

MARKETING DEPARTMENT 

 

 

Allie Tyler - Fundraising Director

Experience:

Grantwriter, procured $200,000 in grant money for grants she wrote for local education in Indiana.
Founder, Saint Mary’s of Notre Dame Quidditch
Indiana State Representative, IQA

“It is my goal to research all of the possible avenues of support for quidditch, which has so much to offer by way of teaching healthy competition, keeping students physically active, and instilling a love of literature and creativity. I hope to convey these benefits to potential donors.”

 

Kerri Donelly – Editorial Director

Experience:

President, Emerson Screenwriting Club
Intern, Grub Street Writing
Treasurer, Professional Society Kappa Gamma Chi

“I hope to use my obsession with conversation and collaboration to sharpen communication between the IQA and the Quidditch community. Ideally, I want to deliver both information, and dabs of entertainment, as I develop new and fun ways to talk about the sport and the event.”

 

Steve DiCarlo - Media Relations

Experience:

Director, IQA Northeast Regional 2011
Founder & Coach, Hofstra University Quidditch
Celebuzz, Entertainment Writer

“It’s my goal to turn the World Cup into a huge spectator event on par with the Super Bowl. I want fans to show up from all over the world with painted faces and signs for their favorite players and teams. I also want my parents to stop calling it ‘cribbage’ or ‘griddicks.’”

 

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

 

 

Amanda Lofgren – Assistant HR Director

Experience:

Co-founder & Vice President, Loyola Quidditch
Benefit Dinner Organizer, GlobeMed
Founder & President – Chicago Harry Potter Club
Lifeguard & Swim Instructor, Chicago IL

“I want WC VI to be both a successful sporting event and a fun, life-changing experience for everyone who attends; athletes and spectators.”

 

Emily Williams - HR Department Member

Experience:

Technology Management Services, US Department of Labor
Chaser, UMD Quidditch

“I want to ensure that the event goes off smoothly in all aspects.”

 

 

HOSPITALITY

Alexis Moody - Teams Hospitality

Experience:

Founder of Bowling Green State University Quidditch
Ohio State Representative, IQA
Box Office Hostess, Walt Disney Company
Intramural Dodgeball tournament Organizer

“I want to make sure athletes receive clear communication far in advance of the event, access to water and food, as secure a space as possible for their team, and in general to ensure that the event is run with a transparent structure.”

Christine Thomas - Guest Hospitality

Experience:

Assistant Administrator, IUFT Conference
Organizer, Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar
Steering Committee, UWF Relay for Life
Founder, UWF Muggle Outreach Conference
Organizer, LGBT Ally Program at UWF

“I plan to make sure everyone is excited about what WC VI has to offer. I absolutely LOVE people, especially fellow Harry Potter and quidditch fans, so I really just can’t wait to meet and work with everyone at the event!”