Committees


As a volunteer-led organization, members serving on program and board committee members take responsibility for all our work. To get involved or learn more, please reach out to a committee chair/co-chair (marked with an asterisk below) via contact info in our directory or ask Jennifer Heffernan at execdirector@acnconsult.org.

Visibility Committee

Emilio Albertini
DeRondal Bevly
Leslie Cain
Randy Ford
Gordon Mayer*
Lidia Varesco-Racoma*
Allison Wong

The Visibility Committee is responsible for implementing communications plans that make ACN more visible to members, nonprofits and prospective members via multiple channels (blog, email, website, social media, and other communication tools). The Visibility Committee is also making strategic decisions about marketing and communications.

Program Committee

Elizabeth Duffrin
Mekeda Johnson-Brooks
Melanie Stathis*
Annisa Wanat
Michele Walls
Carol White*

The Programs Committee makes strategic decisions about program offerings. Tactically, this committee creates value for our members by planning and delivering events and other offerings that meet the aims of members. They are responsible for creating programs that 1) offer members business development opportunities 2) connect ACN members to other professionals, 3) offer members learning opportunities.

Member Engagement Committee

Gioia Giannotti
Mekeda Johnson-Brooks
Melanie Stathis
Michele Walls*
Amy Wishnick*

The Member Engagement Committee ensures exceptional value and resources for all ACN members. The committee monitors membership trends, seeks members’ perspectives to ensure their voices shape our future, and evaluates and enhances ACN’s membership offerings. Working in partnership with members, other committees, and the Board, the Member Engagement Committee makes recommendations regarding membership structure and fees. 

Partnership Committee

Leslie Cain*
Rob Meiksins
Tweed Thornton*
Lidia Varesco Racoma

The Partnership Committee is making strategic decisions about how to strengthen ACN’s value proposition by partnering with other organizations, including nonprofits and professional associations. Tactically, this committee is responsible for securing RFPs for our members to respond to and pursuing partnerships that increase the value of ACN membership.


Executive Committee

Tweed Thornton - President
Melanie Stathis - Vice President
Annisa Wanat - Treasurer
Allison Wong - Secretary
Jennifer Heffernan - Association Manager (non-voting member)

The Executive Committee is a standing committee of the Board of Directors. We meet regularly to oversee all aspects of the association. 


Governance Committee

Melanie Stathis
Tweed Thornton
Allison Wong

Responsible for ensuring sound governance structure in place, that the organization is in legal compliance and good standing, and that the governing board is carrying out its work effectively.

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