COMMITTEES

Archives/Historian
Maintains the permanent records of the organization, chronicling the events of the association, and continuing the development of a pictorial history of the group.

Contact: Don Cornwell, Emory University at don.cornwell@emory.edu                  

Awards
Manages the association's recognition activities including the Rising Star, Founders, Lifetime, NACE MLI Scholarship and outgoing board members.

Contact(s): Darius Anthony, Valdosta State University  &  Ashley Clarke,  Enterprise Mobility at awards@gace.org

Communications & Marketing
Fosters and creates marketing opportunities for GACE to increase the level of recognition of the association in the state and oversees all social media outlets for the organization.

Contact(s): Madison Holmes, Georgia Southern University & Jessi Marquarat, Enterprise Mobility  communications@gace.org

Conference
Plans and implements the annual GACE conference, traditionally held after Memorial day.

Contact: Mallory Safely, Dalton State College, & Emily Sullens, North Georgia Technical College at conference@gace.org

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
Plan Diversity & Inclusion Summit and ensures GACE programs and practices foster diversity and inclusion.

 

Contact(s): Roslyn Brown, Georgia Gwinnett College & Tarnecia Sampleton, Enterprise Mobility at  diversity@gace.org  

Experiential Learning
Responds to the needs of experiential based educational programs in Georgia. This can take many forms, including the following: Cooperative Education, Externships, Field Studies/Internships, Practicum, and Service Learning.

Contact(s): Andrew Potter, University of Georgia & Ladedra Walthall, Airgas

Membership
Maintains the accuracy of the membership database and in partnership with the Marketing Committee recruits new members to the association.

Contact:  Phenix Culbertson, Georgia State University  & Annika Thompson, Enterprise Holdings at membership@gace.org

Nominations & Strategic Planning
Evaluates and plans for the strategic, long-term needs of the organization and Identifies and presents slate of officers for upcoming year to GACE Board for approval.

Contact:  Charles Howard, Clayton State University at nominations@gace.org

Partnership
Identifies sponsorship opportunities for the association and fosters relationships with GACE Partner organizations.

Contact(s): Karen McGrath, Mansfield Energy at partnerships@gace.org

Professional Development
Organizes, develops and implements professional development activities for the association. GACE traditionally holds at least two professional development programs a year, one in the fall and a second in the spring.

Contact(s): Kyra Larry , Georgia Southern University  & Cheree Copeland, Kennesaw State University at professionaldev@gace.org 

Statewide Career Fair
Plans and executes the Statewide Career Fair, traditionally held in the spring of the year.

Contact(s): Randall Snell, Clayton State University & Stephani Womack, Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce at careerfair@gace.org

Technology
Maintains the GACE website while providing other technological services/ recommendations for the association.

Contact(s): Marielle Thomas, Emory's Candler School of Theology  & Ariel Gladney, Georgia Institute of Technology at technology@gace.org