Division Journal Editorial Advisory Committee
Charge
To advise the editor on the editorial direction and policy of the division’s journal, assist in identifying and soliciting contributors and topics, manage and participate in the peer-review process for submitted manuscripts, and provide feedback on published issues in support of the journal’s mission to serve youth and teen services professionals.
Roster
Aryssa F. Damron
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Soline D. Holmes
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Dr. Brittany Adams
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Ms. Eiyana D. Favers
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Amanda Keen
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Dr. Lauren Aimonette Liang
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Dr. Mary Napoli
(Member, July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2024)
Dr. Tess Prendergast
(Consultant, July 1, 2024, to August 14, 2025)
Laura Schulte-Cooper
(Staff Liaison, August 26, 2015, to August 31, 2027)
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Composition
The Division Journal Editorial Advisory Committee consists of two co-chairs, appointed in alternating years, plus eight members, all of whom function virtually, appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving 2-year staggered terms, and led by the co-chairs. (2 co-chairs + 8).
Origin
Established in 2002 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.
Staff Liaison
Laura Schulte-Cooper
lschulte@ala.org
312-280-2163
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