Committees

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Advocacy Committee

Advocacy Overview

The Advocacy Committee is charged with leading efforts in voicing the importance of investing in equitable high quality experiences for young children and elevating the early childhood profession. The committee also monitors legislation to develop advocacy resources for members to used either individually, or during national state and local events facilitated by Michigan AEYC. 

Awards Committee

Awards Overview

The Awards Committee is charged with oversight of the creation and management of specific awards presented or granted by Michigan AEYC,  including but not limited to the Betty Garlick Lifetime Achievement Award, the Brian White Scholarship Awards, the Jacquelyn H. Miller Endowment, the Debbie Antone Memorial Fund, and the Student Leadership Scholarship.

For more information about each of the awards, click here.

Advocacy Committee Chair: 

Kirsten Charnesky

Awards Committee Chair:

Jennifer Griffith

Nominating Committee

Nominating Overview

The Nominating Committee is charged with securing a slate of candidates and establishing the procedures necessary for conducting the elections.

Nominating Committee Chair:

Heather Lucas

Membership Committee

Membership Committee Overview

The Membership Committee is charged with recruiting and retaining members by offering advice and resources.

Membership Committee Chair:

Lyndsay Carey