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. Sondra Fogel, University of South Florida
Dr. Anne Williford, Colorado State University
*To join this committee, please complete the Committee Interest Form to express your interest.

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. Denise Burnette, Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, University of Denver
Dr. Poco Kernsmith, University of California Los Angeles
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
*To join this committee, please complete the Committee Interest Form to express your interest.

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
Ex-Officio: Dr. Jonathan Okstad, GADE Social Work
Ex-Officio: Dr. Mimi Chapman, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
*To join this committee, please complete the Committee Interest Form to express your interest.

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
Ex-Officio: Dr. Jonathan Okstad, GADE Social Work
Ex-Officio: Dr. Mimi Chapman, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
*To join this committee, please complete the Committee Interest Form to express your interest.

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
Ex-Officio: Dr. Jonathan Okstad, GADE Social Work
*To join this committee, please complete the Committee Interest Form to express your interest.

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