Committees
Dedicated volunteers working together to advance TASP's mission
The work of TASP cannot be accomplished without our Board of Directors and committees. Each committee is made up of a Chair representing the Board of Directors and other TASP members. If you would like to be on a committee, please contact us.
Current committees and committee priorities include:
Executive Committee
Cathy Haarstad, Chair
Priorities include:
- Oversee the organization, including procedures and governance
- Review By-Laws & Procedures
- Board Recruitment & Leadership
- Hire/Evaluate ED
- Lead Committees
- Sustain the organization
- Engage Parents
Education Committee
Cathy Haarstad, Chair
Priorities include:
- Plan training/workshops
- Plan and host conferences
- Create presentations & webinars
- Develop & map resources
- Maintain blog
- Develop learning modules
- Engage parents
- Website/social media
Advocacy Committee
Emily Velazquez, Chair
Priorities include:
- Raise awareness
- Strengthen/needs assessment
- Engage parents
- Collaborate with partners
- Influence policy changes
- Create plans of action
- Foster accountability
Development Committee
Open Chair
Priorities include:
- Outreach & collaboration
- Engage constituents
- Maintain and utilize database
- Cultural competency and diversity
- International focus
- Fundraising
Finance Committee
Betsy Misch, Chair
Priorities include:
- Review accounting/reports
- Develop finance policies
- Secure dues/revenue
- Oversee grant finances
- Develop budgets
- Manage contracts/audits
- Engage parents
- Oversee accounting, taxes, and insurance
Leadership Committee
Lindsay Brillhart and Colleen Downes, Co-Chairs
Priorities include:
- Advocate for parent self-advocates
- Recruit, orient & engage self-advocates
- Advise TASP on projects and/or serve on the board
- Act as presenters and liaisons
- Guide TASP on self-advocate priorities
Join a Committee
Interested in contributing your expertise and passion to one of our committees? We welcome new members who are committed to supporting parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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