NWPA Board Members
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Angela Higgins
President
City of residence: Cottonwood, CA
Year joining NWPA board: 2025
What she loves about the NWPA:
I love the camaraderie and community that this tour has created. We have the best women players competing — all setting great examples of excellence in our sport: a high level of play and great sportsmanship. Year over year, we have seen the NWPA expand its reach with sold-out stops, new venue partnerships, and increased membership.It is so rewarding to be part of the board and work alongside a dedicated team that shares a common goal of promoting and advancing women’s competitive cue sports.
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Aimee McDonnell
Excutive Director, Treasurer
City of residence: Lake Errock, BC, Canada
Year joining NWPA board: 2024
What she loves about the NWPA:
Being part of the NWPA means more than just competition—it’s about growth, community, and supporting women in the sport I love. Playing alongside so many talented, driven women fuels my passion and reminds me how important it is to lift each other up. As a board member, I’m proud to help guide the tour’s future, with a personal goal of expanding NWPA into Canada and creating opportunities for junior female players. It’s all about building something bigger—where women support women, and the game continues to grow. -

Kira North
Venue Liason & Entries
City of residence: Portland, OR
Year joining NWPA board: 2019
What she loves about the NWPA:
I love that it's a real shot to play against many of the highly competitive women in the area. -

Sophia Tran
Sponsorship & Fundraising
City of residence: Federal Way, WA
Year joining NWPA board: 2020
What she loves about the NWPA:
The NWPA has a consistent presence in the pool community. Since the start of my pool journey, one of my goals was to become a member and participate in the tour stops.As time progressed, I befriended and/or got acquainted with many amazing women who are part of the tour. The diverse group of ladies lead equally diverse lives. I am constantly inspired. With that, I am honored to be a part of the NWPA board.
Cheers to the future!
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Chris Rogers
Tournament Director
City of residence: Seattle, WA
Year joining NWPA board: 2008
Chris is a National BCA referee and has been a tournament director for professional and semi-professional pool tournaments, including WPBA and NAPT, since 2010.
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Mike Dominguez (Pictured on Left)
General Tour Support
City of residence: Seattle, WA
Year joining NWPA Board: 2021
Mike is part owner of one our amazing venues, Ox Billiards. He is a big supporter of women in pool, recently hosting the first US Women’s Snooker Championships at his venue.