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)
Cate Sering
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Melissa M. Brooks
(Past-Chair, November 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Deborah Corkins Ehrman
(Past-Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Dr. Amanda Click
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Gina Costello
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
Dr. Laura Costello
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Debbie Feisst
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Jody L. Gray
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
John Klima
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Kevin Lightfoot
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Kristy Lockhart
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
Rhonda G. Manzanares
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Dr. Susan Mythen
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Holly Sealine
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Yanira Sidon
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Elizabeth Michelle Siler
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
Anne Slaughter
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
Catherine B. Soehner
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
Don Allgeier
(Board Liaison, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Kaijsa Calkins
(Core Publications Committee Liaison, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Sarah A. Frieldsmith
(Web Committee Liaison, January 27, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Amy E. Swartz
(Board Liaison, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Amanda Lee Yesilbas
(Web Committee Liaison, January 27, 2025, to June 30, 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.
