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ADTA Board of Directors
& National Office Staff

Motivated by the belief in the value of dance/movement therapy, the Board of Directors enacts the mission of the ADTA through strategic planning and responsible fiscal oversight. It assesses the needs of the ADTA membership and responds by collaboratively developing structures that utilize the knowledge, skills and creativity of the ADTA membership. Board Position Descriptions

Board Officers

Board President

Margaret Migliorati, R-DMT, LPCC, NCC Executive Committee Member, Ex-Officio Member to All Committees Liaison to: Nominating Committee, American Journal of Dance Therapy

In addition to the above, the President:

Presides at all meetings of the Board of Directors (BOD) and at all annual meetings
Coordinates all business of the Association including the agendas for all official BOD meetings
Presents a summary of the Association’s activities at the annual meeting
Provides general supervision and oversight of Association activities
Conducts Association staff performance reviews
Convenes the Executive Committee as needed in between BOD meetings
Serves as liaison to other professional organizations
Responsible to the BOD and membership

President@adta.org

Board President Elect

Paul Sevett MA, BC-DMT, LICSW, Executive Committee Member, Annual Conference Committee Chair Liaison to: National By-Laws Committee

Chair of the Annual Conference Committee planning and structuring each annual national conference
Liaison to the Members-at-Large on the Board of Directors
Chair of the By-Laws committee
Other jobs designated by the ADTA President

PresidentElect@adta.org

Board Secretary

Leslie Armeniox, PhD, BC-DMT, LPC Executive Committee Member Liaison to: Student & Global Membership Sub-Committees, Facebook Sub-Committee

Secretary@adta.org

The Secretary ensures that a record of all business meetings of the Association and of all Board meetings are maintained in the National office and managed by the office staff.
The Secretary, together with his/her committee, is responsible for review of qualifications for membership and for services to the membership relating to professional liability insurance and health insurance.
The Secretary addresses specific member issues regarding questions of fee maintenance, membership dues, and payment schedules.
The Secretary is available for phone/email contact to respond to membership issues.
The Secretary supports new and future members, and the retention of present members.

Board Treasurer

Vicky Wilder, MA, BC-DMT Executive Committee Member Liaison to: Budget & Finance Committee

ADTA Treasurer’s Duties

Review and oversee budget approval
Review annual Financial Report
Review chapters’ annual Financial Report
#GIVINGTUESDAY annual project
Clinical Consultations at the annual conference
Member of Annual Conference Committee

Treasurer@adta.org

Committee Chairs

Committee on Approval Chair

Anne Margrethe Melsom, BC-DMT, LPC

Education Chair

Jessica Young, MA, BC-DMT, GLCMA, LCPC

Responsible for developing, revising, and maintaining the ADTA Standards of Education and Clinical Training for approved programs and alternate route
Ensures that the quality of education and clinical training remains relevant to the evolving needs of the public, demands of the health care system, licensure trends, changing landscape in the delivery of education and clinical services, and best practices that emerge out of evidence based research and innovation within the field in order to further advance the ongoing growth and stimulation of the profession
Interfaces with the Dance/Movement Therapy Certification Board to ensure congruency between educational standards and credentialing requirements

Government Affairs Committee Chair

Meghan Murphy-Sanchez, MA, BC-DMT, GL-CMA, Liaison to: Regional Representatives

Maintains communication of relevant federal legislation with ADTA membership
Monitors relevant proposed legislation and current regulations in individual states that impacts ADTA membership
Responsible for organizing and awarding annual Arts Advocacy Day Scholarship on behalf of ADTA

Multicultural & Diversity Committee Chair

Charne Furcron BC-DMT, Annual Conference Committee Member, Liaison to: Multicultural & Diversity Committee Affinity Groups, Executive Committee Member

The Multicultural and Diversity Committee (MDC) is responsible for

strengthening multicultural awareness, knowledge, and competency in the ADTA;
developing, communicating, and maintaining inclusive perspectives that respect and recognize all individuals and groups;
ensuring that existing mono-cultural barriers to diversity and multiculturalism are mitigated; and
promoting the retention of multicultural and diverse members through outreach Affinity Groups.

Public Relations Committee Chair

Sara R. van Koningsveld, BC-DMT, GLCMA,

Annual Conference Committee Member, Liaison to: Chapter PR Committee Members

Research & Practice Chair

Jennifer Tantia, PhD, BC-DMT, LCAT

Standards & Ethics Committee Chair

Joan Wittig, BC-DMT, Executive Committee Member

Members At Large

Member at Large: Eastern Region

Dawn Morningstar, BC-DMT, LPC
Liaison to: Carolina, MD/DC/VA, New England, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Puerto Rico Chapters

Serve as a liaison for Region Chapters and all Regional ADTA members to the national Board of Directors.
Facilitate Regional Caucus at the ADTA Conference
Attend all ADTA board meetings
Assist in the establishment of new chapters and assist in resolving any Chapter issues
Serve on the Annual conference committee for the region that is represented
Respond to multiple request for information on DMT

Member at Large: Central Region

Pam Margules BC-DMT
Liaison to: Illinois, Minnesota, Southern, Texas, & Wisconsin Chapters

Serve as a liaison for Region Chapters and all Regional ADTA members to the national Board of Directors.
Facilitate Regional Caucus at the ADTA Conference
Attend all ADTA board meetings
Assist in the establishment of new chapters and assist in resolving any Chapter issues
Serve on the Annual conference committee for the region that is represented
Respond to multiple request for information on DMT

Member at Large: Western Region

Marybeth Weinstock BC-DMT
Liaison to California, Rocky Mountain, & Washington Chapters

Serve as a liaison for Region Chapters and all Regional ADTA members to the national Board of Directors.
Facilitate Regional Caucus at the ADTA Conference
Attend all ADTA board meetings
Assist in the establishment of new chapters and assist in resolving any Chapter issues
Serve on the Annual conference committee for the region that is represented
Respond to multiple request for information on DMT

Office Staff

Renee Wolfe

Gloria J. Farrow

Amber Falls