Forum Planning Committee
Charge
Works with Core staff to plan, organize, and produce a biennial, in-person event that highlights best practices and emerging technologies in the areas of Core's focus. Barring extenuating circumstances, Core plans to hold an in-person Forum in the fall in even years.
Roster
Dr. Michael Holt
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Kevin Lightfoot
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Holly Sealine
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Cate Sering
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2026)
Ms. Melissa M. Brooks
(Past-Chair, November 1, 2024, to July 31, 2026)
Ms. Deborah Corkins Ehrman
(Past-Chair, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Ms. Melissa M. Brooks
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Dr. Amanda Click
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Gina Costello
(Member, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2026)
Gina Costello
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Dr. Laura Costello
(Member, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Mr. Rob Cullin
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Debbie Feisst
(Member, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Sarah A. Frieldsmith
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Jody L. Gray
(Member, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Anita Riley Hall
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Kaelyn Harris
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Dr. Michael Holt
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Emily M. King
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
John Klima
(Member, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Kevin Lightfoot
(Member, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Kristy Lockhart
(Member, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2026)
Ms. Denise Rae Lyons
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Rhonda G. Manzanares
(Member, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Rhonda G. Manzanares
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Dr. Susan Mythen
(Member, July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2026)
Dr. Brian Real
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Holly Sealine
(Member, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Cate Sering
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Yanira Sidon
(Member, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Yanira Sidon
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Elizabeth Michelle Siler
(Member, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2026)
Anne Slaughter
(Member, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2026)
Anne Slaughter
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Catherine B. Soehner
(Member, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2026)
Justin Stevenson
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Amy E. Swartz
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Dr. Whitney Taylor
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Mrs. Kerry R. Walton
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Don Allgeier
(Board Liaison, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Kaijsa Calkins
(Core Publications Committee Liaison, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Sarah A. Frieldsmith
(Web Committee Liaison, January 27, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Amy E. Swartz
(Board Liaison, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Amanda Lee Yesilbas
(Web Committee Liaison, January 27, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Thomas Ferren
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2030)
Julie Reese
(Staff Liaison, August 1, 2020, to June 30, 2030)
Todd Ross
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2099)
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Subcommitees and Task Forces
- Forum Accessibility, Recording, & Streaming
- Forum Programming
- Forum Sponsorship
- Forum Sustainability
- Forum User Experience
- Forum Website & Marketing
About this Committee
Deliverables
- Works with Core staff to plan and hold the biennial, in-person Forum;
- The group is responsible for determining catering menus, program content, the schedule, keynote speakers, preconferences, and social events;
- Subcommittees focus on programming, accessibility & recording/streaming, sponsorship, website and marketing, user experience (including onsite), and sustainability.
Expected Time Commitment
- Holds 1-2 virtual meetings each month, with more scheduled as needed as the Forum date gets closer; requires no face-to-face meetings each year, and participants are not required to attend the Forum in person;
- Group members work an average of 5-10 hours per month;
- April, June, and October are the busiest months for this group.
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
- Program planning;
- Designing participant experience;
- Marketing skills;
- Interpersonal skills when working with presenters.
