2011 Candidate information for SIETAR-USA Board of Directors
Dear SIETAR-USA Membership,
On behalf of the Nominations Committee, I present the 2011 Candidate information for SIETAR-USA Board of Directors. The following SIETAR-USA members in good standing have been selected to take or resume Board positions starting July 1, 2011.
- President-Elect: Christopher Deal
- Careers & Mentoring: Breidi Truscott
- Communications: Rob Pusch
- Fundraising & Development--Organizational: Lisa Singh
- Fundraising & Development--SEA (Sponsors, Exhibitors, & Advertisers): Vacant (seeking petitions to be added)
- Leadership Development Coordinator: Nancy Tom
- PR & Marketing: Cate Brubaker
Detailed information is given below.
According to the SIETAR-USA by-laws, after the slate of candidates selected by the Nominations Committee is announced to the members of SIETAR-USA, members may choose to add names to the list of candidates by sending a petition to the Chair of the Nominations Committee.
Petitions must be presented by June 14, 2011. The petition must be signed by at least five
current SIETAR-USA members who support the addition of this candidate. If there is more than one candidate for a position, an election will be held.
If you are interested in petitioning, please email your petition to Nancy Tom, Chair
of the Nominations Committee, at sietar.nancy@gmail.com and to info@sietrausa.org.
The petition should contain name, introduction and contact information for the person being nominated as well as names, email addresses and phone numbers of at least five SIETAR-USA members in good standing who support the petition.
Also, please note the new Fundraising & Development--SEA position added by the Board. This person will be focused on securing sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers for the organization and annual conference. If you are interested in this position, please email your petition to sietar.nancy@gmail.com and to info@sietrausa.org by June 14, 2011.
Nancy Tom, Chair
On behalf of the SIETAR-USA Nominations Committee:
Andy Reynolds, Patricia Coleman, Ame Lambert, Bobbie Stewart
RESUMING POSITION:
Communications
Rob Pusch
TAKING NEW POSITIONS:
President-Elect: Christopher Deal
Dr. Christopher Deal has been involved in the fields of intercultural communication and training/teaching for more than 18 years as an author, trainer, videographer, lecturer, researcher, and manager. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of New Mexico, USA and an M.A. in International Communication from American University in Washington, DC. His areas of specialization include intercultural and cross- cultural training, training across cultures, communicating with the Chinese, video production, training design, and organizational communication.
In addition to traveling in 22 countries, Christopher has lived and worked overseas for five years in Asia and Europe and speaks Mandarin Chinese. He has served as Intercultural Communication Lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and currently teaches for the MAIR (Master of Arts in Intercultural Relations) program through the Intercultural Communication Institute in Portland, Oregon. He also serves as Local Group Coordinator on the Board of Directors for SIETAR-USA.
In Christopher’s own words:
The most important thing I bring to the President-Elect position is a strong commitment to SIETAR USA as an organization. I first joined SIETAR International about 14 years ago, and I attended the first conference of the new SIETAR USA in the year 2000. Since 2006, I have served on the Board of Directors of SIETAR USA and have witnessed and been a part of some major transitions. In that time, I have learned the inner-workings of the organization and how things are doneundefinedmostly through consensus-building and the hard work of committed volunteers. I believe strongly in the mission of SIETAR USA and the larger field it represents. The mission of the intercultural field is to foster mutual understanding, promote learning, facilitate effective communication, and ultimately to help create peace in the face of ignorance, fear, and hatred. My strong belief in this mission is what has driven me to devote much time and energy to SIETAR USA over the past several years, and it is this belief and commitment that I hope will give me the strength and determination to carry out the duties of President-Elect and eventually President. I appreciate the encouragement I have received from SIETAR USA members and other Board members, and I will ask for your continued contributions as we all work together to build and maintain this wonderful organization so that our field can contribute to the world for many years to come.
Careers & Mentoring: Breidi Truscott
Breidi Truscott received a Masters Degree in Intercultural Relations from the School for International Training. She has a solid background in the theory of intercultural communications and training methodologies. Each summer she also attends the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication (SIIC) to remain up-to-date with the most current trends in the field. The early part of her career centered on the field of language education. Now she is able to use her education and experience to deliver intercultural workshops at the University of California, Berkeley and in the community at large. She is currently working on developing an Intercultural Leadership Program at International House Berkeley for undergraduate and graduate students of UCB.
In Breidi’s own words:
As someone who has benefitted directly from SUSA’s Careers and Mentoring program, I would love to be able to help others in this regard. With my friendly and outgoing demeanor I am a natural networker who enjoys linking people together. As a Local Coordinator for a student exchange organization I regularly interview potential host families and match them with student applicants who have similar interests. Throughout the year I keep in touch with both parties to help facilitate a successful relationship and positive experiences for everyone involved. I believe these skills would greatly aid me in matching mentors and mentees. If selected to serve on SUSA’s Board, I will bring my overflowing enthusiasm, energy, and passion for the field of intercultural relations. My organizational skills will be an asset for keeping track of work opportunities for members, and for moderating the e-groups.
Fundraising & DevelopmentundefinedOrganizational: Lisa Singh
Lisa Singh has served on several Board of Directors including Family Service Association, Association for Conflict Resolution, Restorative Justice Committee, and Crisis Intervention Committee. She has also consulted and helped create three non-profit organizations: Miami Valley Community Network, Ohio Community Mediation Association and the National Peace Academy. She served as a development consultant to several organizations where she developed programming, wrote grants and raised funds. She has also coordinated and planned for three international conferences for the Western Ohio Chapter of ASTD, served on the Board of that chapter as President, President elect, and membership chair.
In Lisa’s own words:
My process for effective fundraising is to provide a portfolio of different methods that help bring in revenue. Here, it depends on the reason for fundraising. If we are fundraising to support the organization, certain methods will be employed. If we are fundraising for a conference or for scholarships, different methods would be used. I think it is important to have a clear plan with goals and objectives before thinking about an effective fundraising plan. The plan has to have the organizational mission, goals and objectives as its base. In my mind the single most important hallmark of effective fundraising is the ability to build relationships with funding resources as well as organizational representatives. It is not “who” is contacted, but “how” they are approached and maintained.
Fundraising & Development--SEA (Sponsors, Exhibitors, & Advertisers)
Vacant (seeking petitions to be added)
Leadership Development Coordinator: Nancy Tom
Nancy Tom attended Lesley University’s Master’s program in Intercultural Relations and has since been involved with intercultural training, domestically and internationally. She has worked with programs that address issues of intercultural competency, diversity, and social justice. She consults locally with a North Carolina training team, Leading to Change, as well as nationally for IOR Global Services. Over the last four years, she has enjoyed working with undergraduate and graduate student populations in higher education, including onboard the inaugural voyage of The Scholar Ship as an Intercultural Residential Counselor and program facilitator. Currently, she is the program manager for the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where she supports low-income, first generation college students and underrepresented students in matriculating into graduate education.
In Nancy’s own words:
Currently, as the interim chair for this position, I have already embraced the role of Leadership Development Coordinator. Although it has only been a few months, I’ve learned SUSA history and position responsibilities that will help with the transition in the new term. I hope to continue growing in this position to support other Board members in finding more volunteers for their sub-committees and the 2012 conference and will continue to offer assistance where needed. . Not only will I bring passion for the intercultural field and the SUSA mission, I bring initiative and want to learn and grow in this capacity. I am willing to commit myself to this position for the full duration of the three-year term and am open to growing into other positions in the future.
PR & Marketing: Cate Brubaker
Cate Brubaker has over 15 years experience in intercultural education as a world language teacher, trainer/facilitator, and program developer. She has worked in K-12, higher education, and business. Originally from Oregon, she lived in Germany for nearly four years, and worked and traveled throughout the US, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Currently, she works as an independent intercultural education designer. She is also co-authoring a book about K-12 teachers' intercultural experiences in the classroom with Dr. Darla Deardorff, is co-founder and President of SIETAR-North Carolina, and runs a website for intercultural educators called SmallPlanetStudio.com. She was a member of the 2009 Local Team (Raleigh conference), and Marketing Co-Chair for the 2010 and 2011 conferences.
In Cate’s own words:
I will continue implementing innovative marketing, PR, and social media ideas to promote the next SIETAR-USA conference and the organization in general. I'm experienced with technology, program development, and have held leadership positions. Moreover, I'll contribute enthusiasm and optimism for the future of SIETAR-USA.
Dear SIETAR-USA Membership,
On behalf of the Nominations Committee, I present the 2011 Candidate information for SIETAR-USA Board of Directors. The following SIETAR-USA members in good standing have been selected to take or resume Board positions starting July 1, 2011.
· President-Elect: Christopher Deal
· Careers & Mentoring: Breidi Truscott
· Communications: Rob Pusch
· Fundraising & Development--Organizational: Lisa Singh
· Fundraising & Development--SEA (Sponsors, Exhibitors, & Advertisers): Vacant (seeking petitions to be added)
· Leadership Development Coordinator: Nancy Tom
· PR & Marketing: Cate Brubaker
Detailed information is given below.
According to the SIETAR-USA by-laws, after the slate of candidates selected by the Nominations Committee is announced to the members of SIETAR-USA, members may choose to add names to the list of candidates by sending a petition to the Chair of the Nominations Committee.
Petitions must be presented by June 14, 2011. The petition must be signed by at least five
current SIETAR-USA members who support the addition of this candidate. If there is more than one candidate for a position, an election will be held.
If you are interested in petitioning, please email your petition to Nancy Tom, Chair
of the Nominations Committee, at sietar.nancy@gmail.com and to info@sietrausa.org.
The petition should contain name, introduction and contact information for the person being nominated as well as names, email addresses and phone numbers of at least five SIETAR-USA members in good standing who support the petition.
Also, please note the new Fundraising & Development--SEA position added by the Board. This person will be focused on securing sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers for the organization and annual conference. If you are interested in this position, please email your petition to sietar.nancy@gmail.com and to info@sietrausa.org by June 14, 2011.
Nancy Tom, Chair
On behalf of the SIETAR-USA Nominations Committee:
Andy Reynolds, Patricia Coleman, Ame Lambert, Bobbie Stewart
RESUMING POSITION:
Communications
Rob Pusch
TAKING NEW POSITIONS:
President-Elect: Christopher Deal
Dr. Christopher Deal has been involved in the fields of intercultural communication and training/teaching for more than 18 years as an author, trainer, videographer, lecturer, researcher, and manager. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of New Mexico, USA and an M.A. in International Communication from American University in Washington, DC. His areas of specialization include intercultural and cross- cultural training, training across cultures, communicating with the Chinese, video production, training design, and organizational communication.
In addition to traveling in 22 countries, Christopher has lived and worked overseas for five years in Asia and Europe and speaks Mandarin Chinese. He has served as Intercultural Communication Lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and currently teaches for the MAIR (Master of Arts in Intercultural Relations) program through the Intercultural Communication Institute in Portland, Oregon. He also serves as Local Group Coordinator on the Board of Directors for SIETAR-USA.
In Christopher’s own words:
The most important thing I bring to the President-Elect position is a strong commitment to SIETAR USA as an organization. I first joined SIETAR International about 14 years ago, and I attended the first conference of the new SIETAR USA in the year 2000. Since 2006, I have served on the Board of Directors of SIETAR USA and have witnessed and been a part of some major transitions. In that time, I have learned the inner-workings of the organization and how things are doneundefinedmostly through consensus-building and the hard work of committed volunteers. I believe strongly in the mission of SIETAR USA and the larger field it represents. The mission of the intercultural field is to foster mutual understanding, promote learning, facilitate effective communication, and ultimately to help create peace in the face of ignorance, fear, and hatred. My strong belief in this mission is what has driven me to devote much time and energy to SIETAR USA over the past several years, and it is this belief and commitment that I hope will give me the strength and determination to carry out the duties of President-Elect and eventually President. I appreciate the encouragement I have received from SIETAR USA members and other Board members, and I will ask for your continued contributions as we all work together to build and maintain this wonderful organization so that our field can contribute to the world for many years to come.
Careers & Mentoring: Breidi Truscott
Breidi Truscott received a Masters Degree in Intercultural Relations from the School for International Training. She has a solid background in the theory of intercultural communications and training methodologies. Each summer she also attends the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication (SIIC) to remain up-to-date with the most current trends in the field. The early part of her career centered on the field of language education. Now she is able to use her education and experience to deliver intercultural workshops at the University of California, Berkeley and in the community at large. She is currently working on developing an Intercultural Leadership Program at International House Berkeley for undergraduate and graduate students of UCB.
In Breidi’s own words:
As someone who has benefitted directly from SUSA’s Careers and Mentoring program, I would love to be able to help others in this regard. With my friendly and outgoing demeanor I am a natural networker who enjoys linking people together. As a Local Coordinator for a student exchange organization I regularly interview potential host families and match them with student applicants who have similar interests. Throughout the year I keep in touch with both parties to help facilitate a successful relationship and positive experiences for everyone involved. I believe these skills would greatly aid me in matching mentors and mentees. If selected to serve on SUSA’s Board, I will bring my overflowing enthusiasm, energy, and passion for the field of intercultural relations. My organizational skills will be an asset for keeping track of work opportunities for members, and for moderating the e-groups.
Fundraising & Development - Organizational: Lisa Singh
Lisa Singh has served on several Board of Directors including Family Service Association, Association for Conflict Resolution, Restorative Justice Committee, and Crisis Intervention Committee. She has also consulted and helped create three non-profit organizations: Miami Valley Community Network, Ohio Community Mediation Association and the National Peace Academy. She served as a development consultant to several organizations where she developed programming, wrote grants and raised funds. She has also coordinated and planned for three international conferences for the Western Ohio Chapter of ASTD, served on the Board of that chapter as President, President elect, and membership chair.
In Lisa’s own words:
My process for effective fundraising is to provide a portfolio of different methods that help bring in revenue. Here, it depends on the reason for fundraising. If we are fundraising to support the organization, certain methods will be employed. If we are fundraising for a conference or for scholarships, different methods would be used. I think it is important to have a clear plan with goals and objectives before thinking about an effective fundraising plan. The plan has to have the organizational mission, goals and objectives as its base. In my mind the single most important hallmark of effective fundraising is the ability to build relationships with funding resources as well as organizational representatives. It is not “who” is contacted, but “how” they are approached and maintained.
Fundraising & Development--SEA (Sponsors, Exhibitors, & Advertisers)
Vacant (seeking petitions to be added)
Leadership Development Coordinator: Nancy Tom
Nancy Tom attended Lesley University’s Master’s program in Intercultural Relations and has since been involved with intercultural training, domestically and internationally. She has worked with programs that address issues of intercultural competency, diversity, and social justice. She consults locally with a North Carolina training team, Leading to Change, as well as nationally for IOR Global Services. Over the last four years, she has enjoyed working with undergraduate and graduate student populations in higher education, including onboard the inaugural voyage of The Scholar Ship as an Intercultural Residential Counselor and program facilitator. Currently, she is the program manager for the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where she supports low-income, first generation college students and underrepresented students in matriculating into graduate education.
In Nancy’s own words:
Currently, as the interim chair for this position, I have already embraced the role of Leadership Development Coordinator. Although it has only been a few months, I’ve learned SUSA history and position responsibilities that will help with the transition in the new term. I hope to continue growing in this position to support other Board members in finding more volunteers for their sub-committees and the 2012 conference and will continue to offer assistance where needed. . Not only will I bring passion for the intercultural field and the SUSA mission, I bring initiative and want to learn and grow in this capacity. I am willing to commit myself to this position for the full duration of the three-year term and am open to growing into other positions in the future.
PR & Marketing: Cate Brubaker
Cate Brubaker has over 15 years experience in intercultural education as a world language teacher, trainer/facilitator, and program developer. She has worked in K-12, higher education, and business. Originally from Oregon, she lived in Germany for nearly four years, and worked and traveled throughout the US, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Currently, she works as an independent intercultural education designer. She is also co-authoring a book about K-12 teachers' intercultural experiences in the classroom with Dr. Darla Deardorff, is co-founder and President of SIETAR-North Carolina, and runs a website for intercultural educators called SmallPlanetStudio.com. She was a member of the 2009 Local Team (Raleigh conference), and Marketing Co-Chair for the 2010 and 2011 conferences.
In Cate’s own words:
I will continue implementing innovative marketing, PR, and social media ideas to promote the next SIETAR-USA conference and the organization in general. I'm experienced with technology, program development, and have held leadership positions. Moreover, I'll contribute enthusiasm and optimism for the future of SIETAR-USA.
