Committee members are the driving force behind all that MAEOE does. With your help, MAEOE can further its mission and connect our members to great resources, collaboration and opportunities.

If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact the committee chair listed below.

Awards
Co-Chairs: Becky Durling and Tracy Page 

MAEOE is proud to host an award presentation at the conference each year, recognizing excellence in EE and OE. Committee members review grant criteria, score applications and present awards at the conference.

Climate Education
Chair: Bridget Booth

The Climate Education Committee works in collaboration with the Michigan Climate Action Network to advance and advocate for climate change education throughout the state through the curation and delivery of resources and development of training opportunities for educators.

Conference
Chair: conference@maeoe.com

The Conference Committee is responsible for determining and solidifying the conference location and details. The committee develops the conference budget, oversees publicity, solicits and selects presenters, and directs the planning and implementation of the conference.

Education
Chair: Samantha Lichtenwald

The Education Committee is dedicated to fostering environmental literacy and promoting environmental stewardship through education. We support EOE educators with curriculum resources, professional development opportunities, collaboration, partnership, and networking.

Environmental Educator Certification (EEC)
Chair: Cindy Fitzwilliams-Heck

EEC Committee members are certified environmental educators who work together to mentor and evaluate EEC program participants; and to help present, promote, and update program initiatives.

Finance
Chair: Meag Schwartz

The Finance Committee provides assistance to the Treasurer with MAEOE’s finances and fundraising. Oversees the role of the bookkeeper, reviews quarterly and year-end financial reports, explores revenues, generates events/ideas, and monitors the financial health of the organization.

Grants
Co-Chairs: Becky Durling and Tracy Page

The Grant Committee facilitates the applications, scoring and distribution of MAEOE Mini Grants for EE and OE. There are two grant cycles a year needing review in March and September. 

Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Co-Chairs: D'Nae Hearn and Aja Edwards

The Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee ensures that barriers to EOE opportunities, such as professional development, educational resources, conference offerings, MAEOE meetups, etc., are addressed to provide an equitable environment for all.