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. Tova Walsh, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dr. Hyunkag Cho, Michigan State University
Dr. Lawrence Farmer, Fordham University
Dr. Sondra Fogel, University of South Florida
Dr. Elizabeth Palley, Adelphi University
Dr. Natalie Pope, University of Kentucky
Dr. Traci Wike, Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Anne Williford, Colorado State University
Dr. Chi-Fang Wu, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Mansoo Yu, University of Missouri-Columbia

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. Sheara Jennings (2025 Conference Host), Howard University
Dr. Louanne Bakk, State University of New York at Buffalo
Dr. Denise Burnette, Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Adrienne Goss, Clark Atlanta University
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, University of Denver
Dr. Poco Kernsmith, University of California Los Angeles
Dr. Natalie Pope, University of Kentucky
Dr. Vanessa Robinson-Dooley, Simmons University
Dr. Annette Semanchin Jones, University at Buffalo
Dr. Cassandra Simmel, Rutgers University
Dr. Sari Skolnik, Yeshiva University
Dr. Stephen Tripodi, Florida State University
Dr. Tova Walsh, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dr. Chi-Fang Wu, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Stephen Tripodi, Floridia State University
Ex-Officio: Dr. Terry Northcut (2026 Conference Host), Loyola University Chicago
Ex-Officio: Dr. Jonathan Okstad, GADE Social Work
Ex-Officio: Dr. Mimi Chapman, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The Bylaws Committee is charged with ensuring that the GADE Bylaws are in alignment with the operations of the Board and organization. The Bylaws 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 Bylaws.

Chair: Dr. Poco Kernsmith, University of California Los Angeles
Dr. Andrew Winters, University of Louisville
Ex-Officio: Dr. Jonathan Okstad, GADE Social Work
Ex-Officio: Dr. Mimi Chapman, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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. Anne Williford, Colorado State University
Dr. Sondra Fogel, University of South Florida
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, University of Denver
Dr. Jeremiah Jaggers, University of Utah
Dr. Andrew Winters, University of Louisville
Dr. Chi-Fang Wu, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Ex-Officio: Dr. Jonathan Okstad, GADE Social Work
Ex-Officio: Dr. Mimi Chapman, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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. Cristina Mogro-Wilson, University of Connecticut
Dr. Krystal Hays, California Baptist University
Dr. Astraea Augsberger, Boston University
Dr. Joel Carr, Angelo State University
Dr. Emmerentie Oliphant, Stephen F. Austin State University
Ex-Officio: Dr. Jonathan Okstad, GADE Social Work

• Program Review Resources AY25 Task Force -- developing resources for program directors conducting a program review.