Committees

Conference Committee

Mary Coussons-Read
Chair

Chamarlyn Fairley
Member

Amanda March
Member

John Bruckman
Member

Allen Parchem
Member

 

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Carl Greenberg
Member


Communications Committee

Purpose: Utilize the SPL communication vehicles, such as the website, Listserv, LinkedIn groups, journal, emailed correspondence, etc., to create effective information-sharing and opportunities for interaction regarding SPL and related interests.

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Christopher Linke
Chair

Rose Sokol
Member


Continuing Education Committee 

Purpose: Ensure that SPL meets the standards published by the American Psychological Association, Office of Continuing Education in order to qualify as an approved Sponsor of Continuing Education and to review and approve presentations or programs offered by SPL for which the participants will receive CE credit.

Rachel Wernicke
Chair 

Traci Callandrillo
Member


Development Committee

Purpose: The Development Committee, in coordination with the Foundation for Advancement of Psychology in Management (FAPIM), will (1) develop and review fundraising plans to increase the viability of the organization and enable it to achieve its mission; (2) engage SPL members to contribute to SPL through the FAPIM; and (3) secure sponsorships of the annual meeting and other SPL educational activities.

Mary Coussons-Read
Chair

Thuy Boardman, PhD, MPH
Member

Christina Frederick
Member


Finance Committee

Purpose: Develop and review fiscal procedures and annual budget with staff and other Board Members. Facilitate required fiscal processes. The Board must approve the budget and all expenditures must be within budget. Any major change in the budget must be approved by the Board or the Executive Committee. The fiscal year shall be the calendar year. Annual reports are required to be submitted to the board showing income, expenditures and pending income. The budget year for planning purposes runs from July 1 to June 30 of the following year. The financial records of the organization are public information and shall be made available to the membership, Board Members and the public.

Thuy Boardman, PhD, MPH
Chair

Mary Coussons-Read
Member

Sharon Bowman
Member


Membership & Recruitment Committee

Purpose: Verify whether applicants meet requirements of membership, based on the various SPL classes of membership as outlined in the SPL bylaws. This committee also conducts a lapsed member drive and will respond to any questions from potential members.

Jill Draime
Co Chair

Michelle Melton
Member

Ernest Wayde
Member


Nominations/DPL

Purpose: The goal of this committee is to identify qualified candidates for Board positions as well as candidates for the DPL award. The committee must ensure that proper vetting and voting procedures are used. 


Retention and Engagement Committee

Purpose: Retain and actively engage new and current members, in conjunction with the Board of Directors approval and the SPL strategic plan.

Sarah Early
Chair

Lisa Duckworth
Member 

Joyce Davidson
Member

Sarah Gillespie
Member

 

Jill Miller
Member

Holly Kennedy-Hansen
Member

Jodi Liftin
Member

 

Vanessa Downing
Member

 

Cari Cornish
Member


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group

The DEI Committee will work to develop the next steps in fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives for SPL as well as recommend activities and programming based on SPL's DEI statement which address issues related to justice and racism.

Nikki Taggart
Chair

Patricia Delgado
Member

Chamarlyn Fairley
Member

Michelle Melton
Member

Greg Pennington
Member


Strategic Planning Committee

The Strategic Planning Committee will review and revise existing Strategic Plans in place for SPL and provide recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval.

Brenda Huber
Chair

Chamarlyn Fairley
Member

Christina Frederick
Member

Tamara S. Lyn
Member

Greg Pennington
Member


Journal Guidance Committee

The role of this committee is to define the new scope of the journal consistent with the SPL mission, and assist in providing written materials aligned with the rebrand of the journal.

Bradley Brummel
Chair

Mary Coussons-Read
Member

Patricia Delgado
Member

Christina Frederick
Member