IAP2 USA is looking for new leaders.

Help set the direction of your expanding organization by nominating yourself or a colleague for board service. We are looking for candidates with a variety of professional expertise, cultural backgrounds, spectrum of life experiences, and geographic reach. This year’s board needs visionary and enthusiastic leaders intent on guiding the organization into the future.

By serving on the IAP2 USA board of directors you will not only give back to your profession, you will develop leadership skills, and increase your knowledge and passion for the public participation practice.

Consider becoming a Board member. To nominate yourself please fill in the Board Nomination form and send to Erin@iap2usa.org – subject heading “Nomination Application”.

For additional information review the nominations page or Board Nominations Package. 

For questions contact Erin Zimmermann Executive Director, IAP2 USA at Erin@iap2usa.org or Heather Imboden, Chair, Nominations Committee 

While the IAP2 Core Values Awards recognize the work done by organizations to advance P2, we are excited to offer two awards that honor individuals:

Greater Good Awards are presented to individuals each year by the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) USA in recognition of excellence in the field of public participation in the United States. Nominees will have demonstrated outstanding leadership, service, and application of the IAP2 core values in the field of public participation. Candidates may be nominated by any IAP2 USA Member, Chapter or Committee.

There are two categories of awards: (the same nomination form works for either of these awards)

• Greater Good Award: In recognition of people who have exerted leadership and made an impact on the profession over a period of years.

• Greater Good - Emerging Leader Award: In recognition of emerging leadership (for people who are under 35 and/or have fewer than five years in the practice) and are making a new impact on the profession.

Know anyone who would qualify? Nominate them! Send in the nomination form by July 31, 2024 to info@iap2usa.org (the same nomination form works for either of these awards). The final selection is made by the President and Executive Director of IAP2 USA.

Welcome Lauren Williams!

IAP2 USA is thrilled to introduce our new Membership and Chapters Manager, Lauren Williams. 

Lauren is an experienced association professional with over 15 years of experience in member relations, marketing, volunteer management and program development and execution. Her experience includes training and support for more than 50 national and international chapters, launched new membership programs, executed successful membership campaigns, and contributed to the development of monthly educational webinars, in-person leadership training, and the production of monthly member newsletters.  

A native of Chesapeake, VA, Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations from Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. She currently resides in Chesapeake, VA. 

Lauren is already hitting the ground running. She can be reached at membership@iap2usa.org.