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16 WAC Magazine | wac.net is year's WAC rugby jerseys will have a new look. e men's and women's 7s teams will be representing the WAC and new partner Alliant Insurance Services Inc., a leading provider of risk management, employee benefits consulting, and insurance brokerage services. "is is a very exciting partnership for us," says Steve DiPietro, managing director of Alliant Employee Benefits in Seattle. "Rugby is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. Likewise, Alliant is one of the fastest-growing insurance companies in the country." e new partnership commenced on January 1 with the Alliant logo appear- ing on WAC rugby jerseys. e WAC men's 7s team enters the 2020 season as defending national club champions. e women's 7s team finished last season as plate champions, taking fih place at the national tournament, and also looks to continue its high level of performance. "We've enjoyed a tremendous amount of success since implementing a rugby program here at the WAC," says Wayne Milner, WAC Senior Vice President Athletics, Special Projects & Community Partners. "It takes the hard work and dedication of our coaches and players, as well as partners with great vision, such as Alliant, to continue to grow the game of rugby and help our teams become the absolute best." e 2020 club rugby season begins in June. Meet Leslie Loo, the newest addition to the Spa at the WAC's team of beauty pros. Aer 13 years as a massage therapist, Leslie transitioned to the world of esthetics. "I love the wellness industry and wanted to grow my skill set," she says. She completed her master esthetician's license and has shown a natural talent for bringing out the best in all types of faces. "Leslie has amazing energy and a wealth of knowledge," Spa Manager Kelleen Blanchard says. "Members emerge from her treatments glowing!" As a master esthetician, Leslie specializes in facials and corrective and clinical treatments. "Healthy skin makes you look good and feel great," she says. "It's so im- portant to take care of your face at all stages of your life." Browse the Spa at the WAC's extensive skincare offerings at wac.net/spa/skin and book your next appointment online. Or call 206.464.3090. Rugby partnership kicks off 2020 season The start of something beautiful New esthetician joins the Spa at the WAC first take rugby partnership / new esthetician facebook.com/thewacseattle instagram.com/thewacseattle u Discover more on wac.net on wac.net u Browse past issues of WAC Magazine online, including our archive story on members in art: wac.net/archive-0914 u Watch an interview with member John Torrance, recently honored for his contributions to Seattle real estate (story on page 32): wac.net/john-torrance u Learn more about the human brain from The Dana Alliance: wac.net/dana-alliance u Keep up with Club events and schedules: wac.net/schedules u Share feedback about your experiences around the Club: wac.net/wac-listens A N I TA N O W A C K A