Committee membership is comprised of volunteers within the access services community. They are integral to the successful planning and execution of the annual event. We are grateful for their service.
The Marketing Committee is responsible for creating and distributing the call for proposals in appropriate venues; advertising the conference in appropriate venues; publicizing various dates associated with submission of proposals and registration; and distributing news releases and reporting to relevant publications about the conference both before and after the event.
2023 Membership
Hilary Fredette (Chair), West Virginia University
Melanie Bopp, George Mason University
Adebola Fabiku, North Carolina State University
The Program Planning Committee is responsible for reviewing proposals and making recommendations to the Steering Committee; facilitating sessions during the conference including assisting presenters with setup; and assisting volunteers during conference as needed.
2023 Membership
Viki Timian (Chair), University of Georgia
Chuck Armbrust-Kohler, Georgia State University
Stephen Barkley, Virginia Commonwealth University
Heather Bush, Eckerd College
Margaret Butler, Georgia State University College of Law
Sarah DeVille, Texas Tech University
Jennifer DeVito, Stony Brook University
Kayla Flegal, DePauw University
Jessica Garner, Georgia Southern University
Whitney Hilley, Oklahoma State University
Austina Jordan, University of North Georgia
Seti Keshmiripour, University of North Texas
Katie Mihaly, Bowling Green State University
Admira Milinkovic, Georgia State University
Paul Moffett, IUPUI
Rob O’Brien Withers, Miami University
Eliana Peretz, Tufts University
Pamela Pfeiffer, Wellesley College
Joanne Rumig, Carleton University
Sarah Smith, Santa Clara University
Erin Tan, Columbus State University
Polya Tocheva, University of Connecticut School of Law
Melissa Whitesell, Dalton State College
Lindsey Xanthopoulos, University of Central Florida
The Sponsorship Committee is responsible for creating and distributing sponsorship letters and/or emails; communicating with vendors; providing conference support for vendors; and providing support to the Steering Committee.
2023 Membership
Krista Higham (Chair), Millersville University
Kymberly Goodson, University of California San Diego
Norma Perez, Rice University
Andrew Yager, University of Maryland
The Networking Committee is responsible for organizing local socializing events for conference attendees; arranging any library tours and provide logistical information; and offering food and drink as well as local events suggestions.
2023 Membership
Emy Decker (Chair), University of Alabama
Michael Justin Ellis, Georgia Tech
Kristin Jeter, Syracuse University
Josh LaPorte, St. John’s University School of Law
Nadine Nance, Williams College
The Awards Committee is responsible for soliciting nominations, reviewing candidates, and recommending recipients for the Distinguished Achievement in Access Services Award and the Support Staff Travel Scholarship.