Professional Development Committee

About the Committee

Purpose

To promote continuing education and professional development activities among the membership.

Membership

Comprised of all six board members-at-large; chaired by a second-year board member.  See the ALAO Procedures Manual for more information.

Mentoring Committee (2026 - 27):

• Pamela Espinosa de los Monteros (Chair) | Board email: board6@alaoweb.org
• Stephanie Founds | Board email: board1@alaoweb.org
• Jill Crane | Board email: board4@alaoweb.org

Grants Committee (2026 - 27):

• Miriam Intrator (Chair) | Board email: board3@alaoweb.org
• Melissa Bauer | Board email: board2@alaoweb.org
• Marilia Antunez | Board email: board5@alaoweb.org

Specific Activities

The PDC administrates the ALAO Mentoring Program. Head to www.alaoweb.org/Mentor for more information and opportunities to participate.

Please see the ALAO Procedures Manual for additional committee activities.