TCS committees bring members together to work on programs in support of The Coastal Society’s strategic plan. The responsibilities of committee chairs (or co-chairs) and committee members are described here (pdf).
Chapters Committee
Establish and maintain relationships with universities around career development activities, and establish and support TCS chapters.
Co-Chairs: Lisa Kim and Kara Nunnally
Communications Committee
Work across committees to spread the word about TCS programs and ensure brand management. Produce publications and outreach materials
Co-Chairs: Nicole Rodi and Alexis Maxwell
MAD Coastal Career Development Committee
To honor Margaret A. Davidson, who mentored many of today’s coastal professionals, this committee plans a series of career development workshops to benefit early- and mid-career professionals and the next generation of coastal practitioners.
Co-Chairs: Tom Bigford and Jeff Flood
Coastal Connections Committee
The Coastal Connections Web Conferencing Series provides opportunities to learn about interdisciplinary coastal issues, diverse professions and career pathways, and connect with others in the coastal sector. The Coastal Connections series currently includes two formats: Trending Topics (open to all) and Professional Spotlights (for members).
Co-Chairs: Ashley Gordon, Steve MacLeod, Melanie Perello
Development Committee
Plan Annual Giving Campaign, seek new sources of funding, and support other committees with identifying funding for new programs
Co-Chairs: Tom Bigford and Jeff Flood
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group
This group works across TCS’ standing committees to ensure promoting DEI continues to be a key factor in everything we do at TCS.
Chair: Gib Hartley and Kim Corcoran