Board of Directors
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. View the position descriptions here.
The American Dance Therapy Association seeks visionary and dedicated leaders to serve as national board members. Ideal nominees are those who can inspire and guide the organization with their knowledge of dance/movement therapy, vision for ADTA and the field, leadership abilities, and advocacy of dance/movement therapy. Serving on the ADTA Board of Directors provides important opportunities to shape future directions in dance/movement therapy at national and state levels.
For more information, click here. Deadline submissions: February 28, 2020
Board Officers
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
President@adta.org
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 Elect
Paul Sevett MA, BC-DMT, LICSW, Executive Committee Member, Annual Conference Committee Chair, Liaison to: National By-Laws Committee
PresidentElect@adta.org
- 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
Secretary
Ambria Cunningham, R-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.
Treasurer
Jacelyn Biondo, PhD, BC-DMT, LPC, Executive Committee Member, Liaison to: Budget & Finance Committee
Treasurer@adta.org
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
Committee Chairs
- Approval
- Education
- Government Affairs
- Multicultural & Diversity
- Public Relations
- Research & Practice
- Standards & Ethics
Education Committee 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
Kristin Pollock, BC-DMT, 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
Angie Yemma, BCDMT, LCAT
Annual Conference Committee Member, Liaison to: Chapter PR Committee Members
Research & Practice Committee Chair
Jennifer Tantia, PhD, BC-DMT, LCAT
The Research and Practice committee is dedicated to promoting dance/movement therapy research and facilitating professional development of our members. Some of our on-going projects for the ADTA membership include:
- Selection and presentation of the Annual Research Award
- Organization of the annual ADTA conference Research Poster Session
- Provision of assistance to ADTA members with their research through consultation on research questions, designs, methods, resources, etc.
- Provide up-to-date information regarding Research Resources on the Research and Practice ADTA webpage
- Evaluate and develop the scope of dance/movement therapy practice as part of ADTA’s professional identity
- Support professional development of new areas of practice for dance/movement therapists
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
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