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

Kris Allen (Co-Chair), Michael C. Carlos Museum 
Jerald Crook, Humanities Professional

Kendrick Taj Stephens, Newnan-Coweta History Center

Rebecca Brantley, Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art

Patty Dees, Booth Western Art Museum
Katie Dillard, Albany Museum of Art

Stefanie Green, Museums, Archives & Rare Books, Kennesaw State University

Sam Harris, Booth Western Art Museum

Corinne Roth, Delta Flight Museum

Kaylynn Washnock Stooksbury, Special Collections Libraries, University of Georgia

Arthur Sullivan, Museum of Aviation

Awards Committee

The Awards Committee is responsible for soliciting and reviewing nominations, notifying recipients, and coordinating the awards ceremony at the annual conference.

Alyson Vuley (Chair), Steffen Thomas Museum of Art

Kendrick Taj Stephens (Co-Chair), Newnan-Coweta History Center

Natalie Smith, Augusta Museum of History

Erin Wolfe Bell, Thomasville Center for the Arts

Karin Johnston Dalton, Georgia Capitol Museum

Brandie Herrell, Friesens

Jessie Merrell, Columbus State University Archives & Special Collections

Allison Moore, Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum
Sophia Queen, Georgia Capitol Museum


Communications Committee

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

Rebecca Bush (Chair), The Columbus Museum

Andrew J. Bramlett, Kennesaw State University

Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art

Thomas Paterson, History Cherokee

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. 

Ashleigh Kelly (Chair), Artesian Alliance

Kris Allen (Co-Chair), Michael C. Carlos Museum

Brad Hawkins, Aviation History & Technology Center

Liz Malone, William Root House, Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society

Jessie Merrell, Columbus State University Archives & Special Collections

Corinne Roth, Delta Flight Museum

Samantha Singleton, Hapeville Depot Museum

Finance Committee

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

Lashanda Hicks-Griffin (Chair), Georgia Southern University Museum
Marcy Breffle (Co-Chair), Purpose Possible 

Tommy Gregors, Artesian Alliance
Melissa Swindell, Georgia Writers Museum

Membership Committee

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

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

Lashanda Hicks-Griffin, Georgia Southern University Museum

Erin Wolfe Bell, Thomasville Center for the Arts

MUSE Committee

The MUSE Committee reviews MUSE grant and consultant applications. 
 

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

Natalie Smith (Co-Chair), Augusta Museum of History

Tommy Gregors, Artesian Alliance

Dana Foster, National Park Service

Sam Harris, Booth Western Art Museum

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