WAMFT Committees
There is always a place for all of our members to become actively involved in board business. We have many working committees, all of which need the expertise and passion of the individuals that make up our membership. It is never too late to get directly involved! If you are interested in being active in the work of the WAMFT board, please consider lending your talents and time to committees mentioned below.
Email wamft@mailbag.com if you are interested in getting involved with a specific committee or contact the committee chair directly.
The Communications Committee: Committee Chairs: Tammy Conrad (tammyjconrad@gmail.com) or Amanda Munsey( amanda.munsey@gmail.com)
The purpose of the Communications Committee is to protect the integrity of WAMFT by ensuring that the mission, vision, and work of the organization are presented clearly and consistently across all mediums of communication. The committee will provide current and meaningful information to practitioners, clients, potential clients and providers through all mediums of communication including WAMFT website, newsletter, email, and any other print or electronic materials distributed by the WAMFT Board, with an emphasis on the unique value of marriage and family therapy.
The Diversity Committee: Committee Chair: Jeannie Swenson (jmswenson@sbcglobal.net)
The WAMFT Diversity Committee is for members who are assisting WAMFT in becoming more culturally sensitive to both members and consumers.
The Legislative Committee: Committee Chair: Cathy Couture (McSee@aol.com)
Works to stay on top of legislation affecting the future of the association and its membership.
The Membership and Marketing Committee: Committee Chair: Amie Leonoff ( ajleonoff@hotmail.com)
Works toward marketing the profession, improving and offering additional membership benefits as well as supporting current membership and increasing additional members.
The Ethics and CEU Committee: Committee Chair: Robert Marrs (robert.marrs@aurora.org)
Is responsible only for educating the membership and the public regarding the AAMFT Code of Ethical Principles for Family Therapists and information about CEU requirements.
The Conference Committee: Committee Chair: Whitney Stager (kwstager@sbcglobal.net)
Works tirelessly to put on our annual spring conference and our fall ethics conference.
The Finance Committee: Committee Chair: Katy Oberle (ksebasti@gmail.com)
Shall assist the Treasurer in preparing the annual budget for approval by the Board and the membership, and shall be responsible for making recommendations to the Board and membership in matters pertaining to the finances of the Division.
The Nominating Committee: Committee Chair: Tammy Conrad (tammyjconrad@gmail.com)
Shall prepare a slate of nominees for Officer, Board of Director and Nominating Committee positions as provided by the WAMFT bylaws.
