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| The OMA Board of Directors is a working board with five committees. Committees do everything from creating and presenting professional development and networking events; to supporting members; to promoting OMA and our members online; to ensuring we remain strong financially, organizationally and ethically. OMA welcomes involvement from members. If you would like to serve on one of our committees, please fill out the volunteer application. |
The Programs Committee provides professional development, networking, and learning opportunities through through online or in-person workshops, webinars and meet ups. Katie Williams and Zachary Stocks, co-chairs.
Specific duties:
Create and implement evaluation for each event.
Composition: Two (2) Board Members appointed as Co-chairs by the President, and up to six (6) Members. Committee members should demonstrate the geographic diversity of the state and pull from the varied areas of museum specialties and professions.
The Conference Committee organizes the conference and implements the professional development, networking, and learning opportunities at OMA’s annual conference. Peter Kukla, chair
Composition: Two (2) Board Members appointed as Co-chairs by the OMA Board of Directors, up to three (3) Board Members, and up to three (3) volunteer community representatives (OMA members). Committee members should demonstrate the geographic diversity of the state and pull from the varied areas of museum specialties and professions.
The Membership Committee encourages, promotes, and supports membership in the Oregon Museums Association. The Membership Committee Chair reports the status of OMA membership to the Board of Directors and makes recommendations for improving the membership program. Amanda Coven, chair.
Composition: One (1) Board Member appointed as Chair by the OMA Board of Directors, up to three (3) Board Members, and up to three (3) volunteer community representatives (OMA members). Committee members should demonstrate the geographic diversity of the state and pull from the varied areas of museum specialties and professions.
The Development Committee secures resources for the financial sustainability of OMA programs and operations. Tim Hecox, chair.
Specific duties:
The Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion (DEAI) Committee cultivates and endorses the DEAI goals of the Oregon Museums Association. Kyle Weissman-Yee, chair.
Composition: One (1) Board Member appointed as Chair by the President, and up to three (3) members. Committee members should demonstrate the geographic diversity of the state and pull from the varied areas of museum specialties and professions. Experience with advocacy preferred.