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CERF CommitteesWe could not do the important work of the Federation without the generosity, expertise, and dedication of our volunteers! We thank all of our chairs and committee members for their invaluable contributions. If you would like more information about committee work, please review the “About CERF Committees and Volunteer Opportunities” below and email [email protected]. About CERF Committees and Volunteer Opportunities | 2025–2027 Committees 2025–2027 Committees2027 Biennial Conference
Co-Chairs – Arnoldo Valle-Levinson, Margaret Mulholland, and Julio Morrell Develops the scientific, attendee experience, and inclusive culture programs for the conference. Affiliate Society Presidents
Chair – Stephanie Archer Maintain and improve coordination, communication, and knowledge sharing across the Affiliate Societies (AS) and between the Affiliates and CERF. Finance, Investment, and Audit
Chair – Dave Tomasko Provide oversight of the Federation's financial status and make recommendations to the Governing Board about CERF's investment asset allocations and financing activities. Globalization
Chair – Alia Al-Haj Serve an advisory role when needed to provide input on how CERF can be more welcoming to a global community. Leadership and Volunteer Development
Chair – Joe Reustle Develop and implement content and programs to recruit and retain volunteers and generate a pipeline of future CERF and the Affiliate Society leaders. Mentorship Program
Chair – Aaron Ridell Continue implementation of the newly developed year-round mentoring program. Online CERF Communities Chair – Justine Whitaker Recruit new online communities; assist communities in increasing engagement. Policy and Advocacy Chair – Jes Watts Develop activities to meet CERF’s mission of translating science to policy and management. Publications and Communication Co-Chairs – Elisa Baldrighi and Kyle Capistrant-Fossa Works to coordinate all CERF publications and to improve and promote our publications and communication to maximize the impact of the work of CERF. Task ForcesAchievement Awards
Chair – TBD Recruit nominations and select achievement award recipients. Business Model
Chair – Dave Tomasko The task force will analyze the current business model and business lines of CERF and make recommendations to improve long-term solvency and sustainability. Continuing Education Program Development
Chair – Anna Braswell Develop topics and mechanisms for continuing education programming, such as reviewing papers, policy and advocacy, and developing business skills, for members in an off-conference year. Early Career Peer Reviewer Training Program
Chair – Jeff Clements Develop and implement an annual training program for early-career researchers to contribute to their professional development and increase the quantity and quality of reviewers for ESCO. Governing Board Nominations Chair – Linda Blum Recruit and review Governing Board nominations. Legacy Fund Scholarship Chair – TBD Develop and implement mechanisms to evaluate and determine the future course for the Legacy Fund. Rising TIDES and ILP Fundraising Co-Chairs – Allison Fitzgerald and Christine Whitcraft Seek funding support to sustain Rising TIDES and the Inclusive Leadership Program. CERF Publications Editors
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About CERF Committees and Volunteer Opportunities As a member-driven organization, CERF relies on volunteers to develop and implement the majority of its programming. Committees and volunteer service are critical to the functioning of the Federation and are important pathways for leadership development. The Governing Board intentionally seeks to form committees with diverse membership in line with our values and diversity statement, create equitable opportunities for participation and leadership, minimize known barriers to participation, promote a welcoming environment, and provide meaningful and rewarding volunteer opportunities. The Governing Board is responsible for ensuring committee work is implemented effectively and responsibly to advance the work of the Federation, and volunteer time is valued. While most committees continue from year to year, CERF has no standing committees per our bylaws. Every two years, the President and Governing Board determine the committees and short-term task forces needed to accomplish the board’s biennial goals, guided by the Visions V Strategic Plan. Committees operate for the two year period between biennial CERF conferences; short-term task forces are intended to quickly address an emerging opportunity or challenge. CERF also offers many “micro-volunteering” opportunities – discrete tasks with a definitive endpoint that can be done within a relatively short period of time (e.g., 2-3 hours) – for those who would like to volunteer but cannot make a two-year commitment or want to try out volunteering before committing to a larger role. A call for volunteers is released the summer before each CERF conference for the upcoming biennium; however, we welcome new volunteers at any time! You can contact the chair(s) of the committee you are interested in or email [email protected]. |
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