2. What skills and experiences do you possess that have prepared you to be successful in this role?

I have been heavily involved in the organization for 10+ years, including committee participation (Professional Connections, Technology, & Grants & Scholarships). After participating in the Grants & Scholarships Committee as a Diversity & Inclusion Representative in 2020, I stepped into a Co-Chair role for this committee and worked with the fantastic leadership team and committee members to adjust application processes, develop a promotion plan and explore/execute new methods of applicant recruitment, collaborate with other committees, and further clarify roles/delegation of responsibilities. The Director, Finance works closely with the Grants & Scholarships Committee. As the Director, Membership Recruitment & Retention over the past 2 years, I have contributed to EACE from the Membership lens and also as a voice for the association. Collaborating in this role led to the largest number of members in EACE history. I have also worked with our new HQ to re-envision reporting of membership numbers, revenue and benchmarks to better inform the Board and the budget, and to better account for the needs of members. Throughout my 14+ year career, I have worked in employer relations and career counseling roles with increasing responsibility. DEI has been a core element of my work, leadership, research and academic experiences. In my prior leadership experiences, I have worked closely with budgets and thought creatively about funding. I would love to have the opportunity to bring my strategic planning, attention to detail, critical thinking and communication skills, partnered with my creativity, enthusiasm and collaborative spirit to this role.