Board of Directors Committees include the Awards, Conference Program, Constitution & Bylaws, Finance, and Marketing & Communications Committees. Each committee is chaired by a member of the Board and includes additional volunteer members (only current program directors are eligible to serve on committees).

Are you interested in serving on the GADE Board of Directors committee? Please complete the Committee Interest Form to express your interest.

The Awards Committee is responsible for soliciting nominations, reviewing each nomination, and selecting and awarding the winning nomination for each of the six awards given by GADE each year.

Chair: Dr. Anne Williford, Colorado State University
Dr. Tova Walsh, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dr. Chi-Fang Wu, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Sondra Fogel, University of South Florida
Dr. G. Lawrence Farmer, Fordham University
Dr. Jeremiah Jaggers, University of Utah
Dr. Natalie Pope, University of Kentucky
Dr. Stephen Tripodi, Florida State University
Dr. Danielle (Dani) Groton, Florida Atlantic University
Dr. Tania Alameda-Lawson, University of Alabama

The Conference Program Committee works with the Board to plan and execute the annual conference. A major role of the Committee is to work with the host university to plan and provide facilities, a conference program, and to promote the conference among the GADE membership. In cooperation with the host university, the Committee also facilitates sponsorships, registration, and in consultation with the Board, financial oversight for the annual GADE Conference.

Chair: Dr. David Androff (2024 Conference Host), Arizona State University
Co-Chair: Dr. Poco Kernsmith (2023 Prior Conference Host), University of Texas at Arlington
Dr. Tova Walsh, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, University of Denver
Dr. Louanne Bakk, University at Buffalo
Dr. Jerome Schiele, Morgan State University
Dr. Jungeun (Olivia) Lee, University of Southern California
Dr. Margo Campbell, Widener University
Dr. Annette Semanchin Jones, University at Buffalo
Dr. G. Lawrence Farmer, Fordham University
Dr. Sari Skolnik, Yeshiva University
Dr. Chi-Fang Wu, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Tania Alameda-Lawson, University of Alabama
Dr. Kristie Thomas, Simmons University
Dr. George Leibowitz, Stonybrook University
Ex-Officio: Dr. Sandra Crewe (2025 Conference Host), Howard University

The Constitution & Bylaws Committee is charged with ensuring that the GADE Constitution is in alignment with the operations of the Board. The Constitution is considered a “living document” that is subject to amendment. The Committee also serves as a resource for the Board regarding issues of adherence and compliance with the Constitution & Bylaws.

Chair: Dr. Louanne Bakk, University at Buffalo
Dr. Mimi Chapman (Co-Chair), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dr. Jerome Schiele, Morgan State University
Dr. Joel L. Carr, Angelo State University
Dr. Jeremiah Jaggers, University of Utah
Dr. Debra Nelson-Gardell, University of Alabama
Dr. George Leibowtiz, Stonybrook University

The Finance Committee works with the Board to help ensure the financial health of the organization by adopting and implementing strong fiscal policies.

Chair: Dr. Chi-Fang Wu, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Gretchen Ely, University of Tennessee

The Marketing & Communications Committee is charged with the monitoring, securing, maintaining, and continual improvement of the GADE website. The committee has the responsibility as well, under the supervision of the Board, for the marketing of GADE and its associated activities through the website and other media. The Committee may serve as a resource to the Board for matters related to information regarding communication technology and social media.

Chair: Dr. Mimi Chapman, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, University of Denver
Dr. Joel L. Carr, Angelo State University
Dr. Jeremiah Jaggers, University of Utah
Dr. Kristie Thomas, Simmons University