Volunteers make up the heart of Journalism and Women Symposium (JAWS). Committees and Taskforces help JAWS deliver the best resources, the most innovative programming and a stronger sense of community for our members. Committees and taskforces may change in order to meet the needs of the JAWS community
If you would like to join a 2020 committee or taskforce, please apply using this form.
Chair: Mira Lowe
Council Description: Provide targeted/specific strategic advice and guidance to the JAWS Board, as needed.
Council Membership: By appointment of the Board President
Co-Chair: Mira Lowe
Co-Chair: Eloiza Altoro
Committee Description: Support the overall infrastructure, capacity and development of the Board of Directors.
Committee Membership: JAWS Executive Committee & Executive Director
Co-Chair: J. Kyle Foster
Co-Chair: Tanya Gazdik
Committee Description: Develop the programming for 2020 CAMP in Austin, TX, December 4-6, 2020.
Chair: Kari Mar
Committee Description: Identify and assess communications needs for JAWS and assist with communications messaging.
Committee Membership: General Membership
Chair: Linda Jue
Committee Description: Identify and assess diversity and inclusion needs of JAWS.
Committee Membership: General Membership
Chair: Deborah Douglas
Committee Description: Provide financial oversight and support to JAWS.
Committee Membership: JAWS Board Members
Co-Chair: Jenn Kho
Committee Description: Understand the composition of, assess the needs and identify value and benefits for the JAWS membership.
Chair: Lottie Joiner
Committee Description: Provide support for Regional Groups, identify needs/challenges and collaborative opportunities.
Committee Membership: Regional Captains
Chair: Carla Murphy
Committee Description: Identify and assess JAWS programming and service opportunities.
Committee Membership: General Membership
Chair: Sheila Solomon
Taskforce Membership: General Membership
Taskforce Description: Review the JAWS Code of Ethics and provide recommendations for updates.
Chair: Mira Lowe
Taskforce Description: Identify and prioritize who JAWS will approach for strategic partnerships and why.
Taskforce Membership: Executive Committee
Chair: E.J. Graff
Taskforce Description: Develop and implement a fund development and strategic planning process and plan.
Taskforce Membership: Executive Committee
