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Affiliate Advisory Council

2019 Affiliate Advisory Council Members

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Mission

The NAEYC Affiliate Advisory Council acts as an advisory body to support the continuing transformation of the NAEYC Affiliate structure into a high-performing, inclusive organization.

Purpose

To advise the NAEYC Governing Board and national staff about all issues related to Affiliates and members, and to identify and develop strong, inclusive leadership.

In 2018 - 2019, the Affiliate Advisory Council:

Co-facilitated monthly Leadership Webinars and authored Affiliate Connections e-news articles;
In collaboration with Affiliate Relations staff, planned and hosted Affiliate Day and Leadership Day in conjunction with the NAEYC's Professional Learning Institute and Annual Conference;
Participated in a discussion related to diversity, equity, and HPIO after having read Leading with Intent and Race to Lead;
Contributed to the NAEYC Listens survey;
Sent a letter of recommendation to the Governing Board regarding the necessary and ongoing support and funding for Affiliate engagement in equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.
Advised NAEYC staff on Power to the Profession and Group Membership Options
Appointed seven new members

Learn more about the Council's work in their annual reports to the NAEYC Governing Board:

Meet the 2019 Affiliate Advisory Council

Kelly Ramsey , Chair Oklahoma City, OK Term ends: 2021	Lydia Bowers, Chair Elect Cincinnati, OH Term ends: 2022	Robyn Lopez Melton, Past Chair Monmouth, OR Term ends: 2020
Crystal Sanford-Brown NAEYC, Governing Board Vice President and Liaison to the Council Bloomfield Hills, MI Term ends: 2022	Tara Hurdle Nashville, TN Term ends: 2020	Raquel Munarriz Diaz Miami, FL Term ends: 2022
Cary Larson-McKay Morro Bay, CA Term ends: 2020	Mandisa Routheni Albuquerque, NM Term ends: 2022	Michelle Barnea Metuchen, NJ Term ends: 2022
Shanna Kukla Tucson, AZ Term ends: 2020	Helene Harte Blue Ash, OH Term ends: 2022	Chris Amirault Tulsa, OK Term ends: 2020
Margarita Marichal Trujillo Alto, PR Term ends: 2022	Brian Kingrey Des Moines, IA Term ends: 2020	Zaina Cahill Philadelphia, PA Term ends: 2022
	Mike Abel Fox Lake, IL Term ends: 2022

Audience: Administrator (director or principal), Faculty, Family, Teacher, Trainer

Topics: NAEYC General, Membership