Committees
Conference Committee
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Mary Coussons-Read Chair
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Greg Pennington Member
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Chamarlyn Fairley Member
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Jennifer Wisdom Member
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Rachel Wernicke Member
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Arpana Inman Member
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Nikki Taggart Member
Communications Committee
Purpose: Utilize the SPL communication vehicles, such as the website, Listserv, LinkedIn groups, journal, emailed correspondence, etc., to create effective information-sharing and opportunities for interaction regarding SPL and related interests.
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![](https://spim.memberclicks.net/assets/images/Mitchell%20pic%20%232.jpg) Beth Mitchell Member
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Rose Sokol Member
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Olin Bittner Member
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Christopher Linke Member
Continuing Education Committee Purpose: Ensure that SPL meets the standards published by the American Psychological Association, Office of Continuing Education in order to qualify as an approved Sponsor of Continuing Education and to review and approve presentations or programs offered by SPL for which the participants will receive CE credit.
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Rachel Wernicke Chair
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Jennifer Wisdom Member
Development Committee Purpose: The Development Committee, in coordination with the Foundation for Advancement of Psychology in Management (FAPIM), will (1) develop and review fundraising plans to increase the viability of the organization and enable it to achieve its mission; (2) engage SPL members to contribute to SPL through the FAPIM; and (3) secure sponsorships of the annual meeting and other SPL educational activities.
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Bradley Brummel Chair
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Jennifer Wisdom Member
![](/assets/images/Watts%20Pic2.jpg) George Watts Member
![](/assets/chris/M%20Coussons.jpeg) Mary Coussons-Read Member
![](/assets/Judith%20Albino.jpg) Judith Albino Member
Finance Committee Purpose: Develop and review fiscal procedures and annual budget with staff and other Board Members. Facilitate required fiscal processes. The Board must approve the budget and all expenditures must be within budget. Any major change in the budget must be approved by the Board or the Executive Committee. The fiscal year shall be the calendar year. Annual reports are required to be submitted to the board showing income, expenditures and pending income. The budget year for planning purposes runs from July 1 to June 30 of the following year. The financial records of the organization are public information and shall be made available to the membership, Board Members and the public.
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Thuy Boardman, PhD, MPH Chair
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Mary Coussons-Read Member
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Sharon Bowman Member
Membership & Recruitment Committee Purpose: Verify whether applicants meet requirements of membership, based on the various SPL classes of membership as outlined in the SPL bylaws. This committee also conducts a lapsed member drive and will respond to any questions from potential members.
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Brenda Huber Chair
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Bradley Brummel Member
![](/assets/images/jillDraime.jpg) Jill Draime Member
![Ashley Junghans](/assets/images/Committee_Pictures/Ashley%20Junghans.jpg) Ashley Junghans-Rutelonis Member
![](/assets/Dr.%20Ian%20Kristic%20profile%20picture%20Linkedin.jpg) Ian Kristic Member
![](/assets/images/Committee_Pictures/Watson%20Pic.jpg) Micah Watson Member
Nominations/DPL Purpose: The goal of this committee is to identify qualified candidates for Board positions as well as candidates for the DPL award. The committee must ensure that proper vetting and voting procedures are used.
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Jennifer Wisdom Chair
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Christina Frederick Member
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Linda Fleming Member
Recruitment, Retention, and Engagement Committee Purpose: Recruit, retain and actively engage new and current members, in conjunction with the Board of Directors approval and the SPL strategic plan.
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Rose Sokol Chair
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Patricia Delgado Member
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Lisa Duckworth Member
![](/assets/images/Davidson%20Pic.jpg) Joyce Davidson Member
![](/assets/images/Early%20Pic%20Resized.jpg) Sarah Early Member
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Brenda Huber Member
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group
The DEI Committee will work to develop the next steps in fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives for SPL as well as recommend activities and programming based on SPL's DEI statement which address issues related to justice and racism.
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Greg Pennington, Ph.D Chair
![](/assets/chris/M%20Coussons.jpeg) Mary Coussons-Read Member
Strategic Planning Committee
The Strategic Planning Committee will review and revise existing Strategic Plans in place for SPL and provide recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval.
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Jennifer Wisdom Chair
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Christina Frederick Member
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Olin Bittner Member
![](/assets/chris/Tammy%20headshot.jpg) Tamara S. Lyn Member
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Elizabeth Blickensderfer Member
Journal Guidance Committee
The role of this committee is to define the new scope of the journal consistent with the SPL mission, and assist in providing written materials aligned with the rebrand of the journal.
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![](/assets/chris/M%20Coussons.jpeg) Mary Coussons-Read Member
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Elizabeth Lazzara Member
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Elizabeth Blickensderfer Member
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Jennifer Wisdom Member
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