Program Committee

The Program Committee sets the program for GAM’s annual conference. It evaluates session and workshop proposals, recommends special speakers, assists presenters with logistical support, and reviews conference attendees’ session evaluations to build a strong slate of conference offerings.

Ashleigh Oatts (Chair), T.R.R. Cobb House 
Jerald Crook (Co-Chair), Georgia Humanities 
Kendrick Taj Stephens, Newnan-Coweta History Center
Patty Dees, Booth Western Art Museum 
Emily Knight, Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory UniversityHannah Beam, University of Georgia
Matt Davis, Historic Museums, Georgia College & State University
Katie Dillard, Albany Museum of Art

Awards Committee

The Awards Committee is responsible for soliciting nominations, presenting potential honorees to the Board of Directors for approval, and coordinating awards ceremony at the annual meeting.

Karin Johnston Dalton (Chair), Georgia Capitol Museum
Natalie Smith (Co-Chair), Augusta Museum of History
Allison Moore, Berry College Oak Hill
Jessie Merrell, Columbus State University
Sophia Queen, Georgia Capitol Museum
Alyson Vuley, Steffen Thomas Museum of Art


Communications Committee

The Communications Committee produces four quarterly newsletters and manages GAM's social media accounts. 

Andrea Miskewicz (Chair), Museum of History and Holocaust Education, Kennesaw State University
Kendrick Taj Stephens (Co-Chair), Newnan-Coweta History Center
Karin Johnston Dalton, Georgia Capitol Museum
Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art

Education Committee

The Education Committee coordinates GAM programming outside of the annual conference. The committee facilitates virtual and in-person programs, including educational workshops and networking events for GAM members. 

Harvee White (Chair), History Cherokee

Ashleigh Kelly (Co-Chair), Artesian Alliance

Brad Hawkins, Aviation History and Technology Center

Jessie Merrell, Columbus State University

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is responsible for overall financial oversight, including fiscal planning, review and investment of designated funds, and fundraising. 
  

Melissa Swindell (Chair), Georgia Writers Museum
Marcy Breffle (Co-Chair), Purpose Possible 

Tommy Gregors, Artesian Alliance

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee guides and executes strategy for membership recruitment, retention, and recognition. 
  

Jerald Crook (Chair), Georgia Humanities Council
Melissa Swindell (Co-Chair), Georgia Writers Museum

Natalie Smith, Augusta Museum of History

MUSE Committee

The MUSE Committee reviews MUSE grant and consultant applications. 
  

Andrea Miskewicz (Chair), Museum of History and Holocaust Education, Kennesaw State University

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee manages calls for nominations and presents a slate of candidates to the voting membership at the annual meeting. 
  

Marcy Breffle (Chair), Purpose Possible