Leadership

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We’re pleased to present the Executive Council and Voting Directors

President


Kerry Parrish

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Past President


Karen Popovich

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President Elect & State Vice President


Eryn Blaser
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State Secretary

Julie Gervais

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Treasurer/Business Manager


Joanna Angelopoulos
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Central Vice President

Melissa Farley

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NE Vice President


Erin Lynch
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NW Vice President

Irene Thraen-Borowski

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Southern Vice President

Jody Paulson

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Membership Coordinator


Jennifer Fitzpatrick
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Publications Coordinator

 

Danielle Sheppard
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Exhibitions Coordinator


Stacey Gross
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Conference Coordinators

Sherri Kushner & Sarah Felgenhauer
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Past Conference Coordinators

Eryn Blaser     
Eryn Blaser, Melissa Righter, & Sarah Ackermann

IAEA Board of Directors (non-voting positions)

NE Events Coordinator

Carrie Carlson
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NE Communications Coordinator


Marjorie Boyles
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Central Events Coordinator

Position Vacant

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Central Communications Coordinator


Position Vacant
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NW Events Coordinator


Lisa Jiminez
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NW Communications Coordinator


Brad McKinney

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Southern Events Coordinator


Alex Hughes

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Southern Communications Coordinator

Cole Moore

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Mosaic Art Education Journal Editor


Kathleen Tieri Ton

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Artist Connections Chair & Coordinator


Moses Irizarry

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Website/Electronic Editor

Luke Jenner
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Conference Proposals

Tim Jones

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Student Art Show Coordinator


Susan Tiemstra
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Youth Art Month Coordinator


Ailysh Cooper
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Pre-Service Student Advisor


Giillian Teichman

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Advocacy Advisor


Michael Skura

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CPS Liaison

Katrina Barge
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IRAE Chair


Anne Becker
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Professional Development


Joan Mills
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Webinars

 

Britney Thomas 
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Graphics


Ailysh Cooper
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Interest Group Coordinator


Theresa Fontana
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Design Interest Group

 
Position Vacant
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Special Needs Liaison 


Vanessa Hardy

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NAHS & NJAHS Division Coordinator

Grahame Wilkin
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Secondary School Division Coordinator

Aaron Cummins
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Middle School Division Coordinator


Amanda Bochert
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Elementary School Division Coordinator


Theresa Fontana
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Higher Ed Division Coordinator


Position Vacant
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Museum Liaison


Sara Phalen
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Schools of Distinction Coordinator

Patricia Farrell
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Digital Arts (DART) Coordinator


Dina Sampras
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Vendors Coordinator

Jillian Reints

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