Committees
The Governance Committee enhances the engagement of board members and the overall membership and ensures the effective operation of the leadership structure.
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Chairs:
Dr. Lenall Thomas
Executive Director of the Center for Family Excellence
AASP Governance Committee Co-Chair
Wendy Guy
Chief Financial Officer of Brothers and Sisters Emerging
AASP Governance Committee Co-Chair
The Capacity-Building Committee
enhances the membership’s skills in nonprofit leadership and development.
Chairs:
Aaron Mickens
COO of Three Rivers Youth
AASP Capacity Building Committee Co-Chair
Aaron.mickens@threeriversyouth.org
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Markese Long
Community Relations Manager
of Partner 4 Work
AASP Capacity Building Committee Co-Chair
The Finance Committee coordinates the financial oversight responsibilities of the organization.
Chair:
Dr. Sharon McDaniel
President and CEO of A Second Chance, Inc.
AASP Finance Committee Chair
sharonm@asecondchance-kinship.com
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The Research & Evaluation Committee assists the membership with understanding the importance of research and the impact of programs through planning, evaluation tools,
and disseminating articles and other researched-based materials.
Chair:
Jada Shirriel
CEO of Healthy Start, Inc.
AASP Research & Evaluation Committee Chair
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The Advocacy Committee educates local, state and federal officials on issues that impact the children and families AASP serves.
Chair:
Dr. Jacqueline Wilson
President and CEO of TRAC Services for Families
AASP Advocacy Committee Chair
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The Conference Planning Committee plans and implements the annual AASP conference, which offers training and educational opportunities to all sectors on disproportionality and other issues impacting African American children, youth and families.
Chair:
Peggy B. Harris
President and CEO of Three Rivers Youth
Conference Planning Committee Chair
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The Marketing & Development Committee
focuses on marketing the AASP annual conference by managing electronic registration materials, securing vendors, and obtaining corporate and foundation sponsors. This committee is also responsible for marketing other AASP special events.
Chair:
Tinisha Hunt
Chief Program Officer of Macedonia FACE
AASP Marketing & Development Committee Chair
