Seattle Scholarship Organization
Board of Directors
The Seattle Scholarship Organization's Board of Directors are all volunteers that have a myriad of backgrounds in business, education, finance, and the fine and performing arts. Additional volunteer opportunities are everywhere! If you would like to get involved, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Lea Louder first started her career in the Miss America Organization when she competed in the local Miss Kirksville Pageant in 1990. She then transitioned from being on stage to being a member of the audience, cheering on her daughter, Maddie Louder, who was crowned Miss Emerald City 2020, later to become Miss Washington 2021. Lea Louder has recently joined the Miss Seattle Scholarship Organization board as Treasurer.
Lea is a talented musician with a masters degree in music education and enjoys conducting the Boeing Concert Band as well as leading children's music ministries at church. Lea works in information security as a Governance Risk and Compliance Manager for F5, Inc. She enjoys mentoring young women in her field of STEM as they pursue their educational and career goals. In Lea's free time, she volunteers at the Mill Creek Community Food Bank, enjoys bike rides through Snohomish County, and crochets baby blankets and dog sweaters to raise funds for the Miss Washington Scholarship organization.

Lea Louder
Treasurer

Lana has been involved with the Miss America system for over 20 years in varying capacities. She performed on the Miss Washington stage as a member of the Schell Dancers for 5 years and went on to compete in the Miss Seattle program while attending the University of Washington. She has been a Mentor for Teens and Miss competing at the State level. Currently, Lana has been on the Board of the Miss Seattle Scholarship Program for 5 years and now serves as Director.
Lana has a Bachelor’s Degree in English and works for a Property Management Company in Bothell, Washington. She has 18 years of dance experience as well as training in music, public speaking, writing, and modeling. She is excited for the opportunity to mentor and support the outstanding candidates in the Miss Seattle Scholarship program.
Lana Monan
Executive Director & President
Elva has been involved in the pageant world for the last decade. She was thrown in unexpectedly when her daughter decided to compete. When she saw how much her daughter grew from being involved, the interview skills and overall confidence she gained, she knew she always had to be a part of the Miss America Organization.
Elva comes from a background of education and community service. She has worked in the Puyallup School District for the last 21 years. She has volunteered at various non-profits throughout the years, including Camp Fire, raising money to fight against Children's Cancer, and after school art programs. Being on the Miss Seattle Board gives her the opportunity to encourage and love
on all the young women that are involved.
She has 3 grown children and has been married for 38 years. In her spare time she loves crafting, exploring new coffee shops, spending time with her children and absolutely loves traveling to Idaho to play with her 2 grandchildren Clara and Jonah.
Elva Treyz
