Committees

Chairs and members as of 2 February 2026. Subject to change.

Standing Committees

Finance committee
This committee shall prepare an annual budget for the Association and review and evaluate transactions. The Treasurer shall be the chair of this committee. Financial records shall be reviewed annually. Two (2) directors who are not members of the Finance committee or an outside reviewer shall perform the annual financial review.
Members: Lynn Broderick (Chair), Kelli Allen

Nominating committee
This committee shall solicit nominees and biographical information for open director positions. Nominees may be provided by the nominating committee and by the Board of Directors. The chair of the nominating committee shall be the immediate Past President when possible.
Members: Kelli Allen (Chair), Tahitia McCabe

Membership/Professional Networks committee
This committee shall aid the Secretary in the solicitation of new members.
Members: Rhiannon Lloyd (Chair), David Grawrock, Tina Sansone

Publications/Website committee
This committee shall have editorial oversight over any publications and online content sponsored by the Association.
Members: Michael McCormick (Chair), Graham Holton, Kelli Allen

Meetings/Conferences committee
This committee shall assist the officers in the planning and operation of annual meetings and conferences, such as acting as referees for submissions.
Members: Rhiannon Lloyd (Chair), Michael McCormick, (2026 conference chair), Tahitia McCabe

Ad hoc Committees

Curriculum Development and Training
This committee considers curriculum issues such as best practices in genealogy curriculum, and training needs for academics in our field, with the intent to create member resources.
Members: Calista Williams and Amy Harris (Co-Chairs), Barbara Ball, Francine Griffis, Shannon Combs-Bennett, Rachel Murphy

Research
This committee considers research needs in our field, with the intent to foster collaboration and provide resources.
Members: Graham Holton (Chair), Todd Knowles, Jacques du Plessis, Richard Tolson, Ruth Graham

Procedures
This committee maintains our procedures manual.
Members: Tahitia McCabe (Chair)