The Welcoming Environment™ Committee plays an integral role in promoting diversity and inclusion by ensuring that Association Forum makes everyone who interacts with Association Forum feel welcomed and valued. A Welcoming Environment™ is defined as the creation of a sense of belonging and connectedness that engages individuals in an authentic manner in which uniqueness is valued, respected and supported through opportunities and interaction.
The Committee:
- Encourages the development of a Welcoming Environment™ within every aspect of Association Forum.
- Monitors metrics to gauge the efficacy of Welcoming Environment™ efforts.
- Scans the association community to contribute to the development of the online Welcoming Environment Resource Kit.
- Actively promotes and encourages diversity and inclusion within Association Forum.
- Engages in new member onboarding calls
- Promotes diversity initiatives in associations using #assnWE on social media.
These Opportunities Are Recommended for Members Who:
- Are passionate about increasing diversity and inclusion within Association Forum.
- Actively participate in Association Forum events.
Time Commitment:
- Bimonthly or Quarterly committee meetings.
- Participation in conference calls and sub-committee meetings as necessary.
- Act as a Welcome Ambassadors at programs and events when available.
Welcoming Environment Chair:
Welcoming Environment Co-Chair:
Welcoming Environment Committee Members
| Jamie Heidorn, CTA |
| Ashley Gill, CFRE |
| Ms. Janet E. Powers, CAE |
| Jessica Brown |
| Ms. Colette Huzinec |
| Carrie O'Connor |
| Ms. Celeste R. Smith, CAE |
| Ms. Kate Dockins, CAE |
| Norma Castrejon, MA |
| Ms. Lannisa James, MBA |
| Scott Brody |
| Jennifer Bose, MNA CAE |
| Krzysztof Litewka |
| Ms. Marilyn K. Render |
Board Liaison
| Ms. Kimberly Mosley, CAE, CPE |
Staff Contact
Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE
mason@associationforum.org