Council 17 Mobilization Co-Chairs
Council 17 Mobilization Committee Co-Chairs - Anneliese Chapman and Jolene Vallelunga-Heller
Anneliese
Anneliese is a native Oregonian who enjoys traveling and hospitality. She has returned to her “bookend career” having worked as a Flight Attendant in the 1990’s here at Horizon Air and returned to this career in 2019. In the 22 year interim she raised two children, instructed students in Theatre Arts and was co-owner of Camera Acting for All. In 2025, Anneliese and her husband will be celebrating 30 years of marriage and have newly adopted a Persian kitten named “Little T”.
Anneliese began her involvement with AFA by volunteering with the mentor program. Then in 2024 she joined the Hotel and Transportation Committee. Anneliese’s desire to be involved with our union stemmed from watching her husband’s participation as a shop steward with Teamsters at UPS. She believes there is great value in advocating for strong contract language that continues to improve the work environment and the lives of those working in this career.
Throughout the years she has volunteered in one capacity or another with different nonprofits. From Cat Adoption Team (CAT), the largest cat shelter in the Pacific Northwest, to Friends of the Library and Omega NW who helps empower women to rebuild their lives.
When Anneliese is not at work she can be found traveling to New York City to attend Broadway shows or planning her next trips to Hawaii and Mexico with friends and family. She is also an avid purveyor of tea and explorer of bookstores.
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Jolene
Jolene has been flying high in the aviation industry for 40 years! She started her journey at World Airways in reservations and then soared to new heights as a Flight Attendant with Northwest Airlines.
In 1987 she landed at Horizon Air, As a flight attendant. She worked in the training department for 9 years before returning to the line as a full-time Flight Attendant.
Throughout her career, Jolene has been a dedicated member of various AFA committees, and she's currently busy as the PDX Scheduling Rep, Mobilization Co-Chair, and recently PDX Base Rep.
She's also passionate about supporting her colleagues and serves on the EAF Board for Horizon.
Jolene believes strongly in fair treatment and is ready to fight for a contract that gives all flight attendants the respect they deserve.