Kelsey Hawkins
President
Harris & Associates
Julia Norris
Chapter Director
Kyocera International
Sydnie Margallo
Vice President of Membership
Harris & Associates
Brent Burmeister
Co-Vice President of Programs
ASM Affiliates
Hannah Gbeh
Co-Vice President of Programs
Resolution Environmental
Patrick Macpherson
Communications Director
Great Ecology Inc.
Annika Kiemm
Treasurer
SWCA
Jasmine Osman
Newsletter Editor
Placeworks
Melissa Wittemore
Co-Director Student Membership and Outreach
AECOM
Shelby Bocks
Co-Director Student Membership and Outreach
Helix Environmental
Updated: March 4, 2024 by Patrick Macpherson
Interested in joining the AEP board? It's that time of year for San Diego Board of Directors elections! All positions are now open for nomination. Please note that the Newsletter Editor position is not a voted position.
Chapter Director is a two-year term position. All other board positions are one-year terms. Expectations for being an officer are as follows:
Click here to download chapter bylaws and see the roles and responsibilities for board positions below.
It's easy to run for a board position! Just submit a qualifications statement, no greater than 300 words, to Patrick Macpherson, Communications Director, at sdaepcommunications@gmail.com by COB Friday, November 18. Please note that should you be nominated, your qualifications statement will be published on the election ballot available online. Nominees are voted for by Chapter members during our online election campaign at the end of November.
PRESIDENT
Any candidate running for President must have held a previous AEP board position.
The President shall conduct the overall management of the Chapter. The President shall preside over Officer meetings and Chapter membership meetings, and shall promote the interests of the Chapter; act as liaison with other professional organizations within the Chapter's service area; act as liaison with other Chapter presidents; and coordinate administrative and financial functions.
VICE PRESIDENT of PROGRAMS
The Vice Presidents (VP) of Programs (two co-positions) shall work to engage Chapter members in meaningful and fun programming designed to cultivate member relationships and broaden professional knowledge base. The VPs of Programs shall have the primary responsibility of coordinating Chapter programs and a secondary responsibility to assist the President.
VICE PRESIDENT of MEMBERSHIP
The Vice President of Membership is responsible for developing new membership for the Chapter and coordinating with the President the notification of the AEP changes in member status. The VP of Membership shall have the primary responsibility of coordinating Chapter membership. The VP of Membership shall track and encourage membership within the Chapter and the local community and a secondary responsibility to assist the president.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP & OUTREACH DIRECTOR
The Student Membership and Outreach Director shall be responsible for coordinating and developing student membership and participation from local universities for the Chapter. The Student Membership and Outreach Director will promote internships and host networking programs for local undergraduate and graduate students with a goal of creating and providing a better network between students and the environmental professional community.
TREASURER
The Treasurer shall keep a complete and accurate record of Chapter finances and property, prepare quarterly and annual financial reports for the State Financial Vice President, prepare the annual Chapter Budget, collect and disburse funds, and maintain Chapter accounts. The Treasurer shall prepare an annual property list for the Chapter and State Boards. Such list shall include all equipment owned by the Chapter, with serial numbers, and the officer responsible for allocation and possession. The Treasurer will provide other financial information, if necessary, in accordance with State AEP financial policies.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
The Communications Director shall keep a full and complete record of the meetings of the Chapter; conduct Chapter elections; handle miscellaneous Chapter correspondence; prepare Board minutes and assignments list; and coordinate with the newsletter editor and newsletter production. The Communications Director will be further responsible for managing and implementing e-blasts, website updates, and social media postings.
CHAPTER DIRECTOR
The Chapter Director shall act as a liaison between the State Board and the Chapter. The Director shall represent the Chapter at all State Board meetings to report information on Chapter activities and recommendations to the State Board, and to communicate State Board activities and direction to the Chapter. The Chapter Director shall coordinate State Board events held in the local area. The Chapter Director is responsible not only for providing clear and timely communication between the Chapter and the State Board but also for representing local Board interests in State affairs.
For copies of meeting minutes, contact the Communications Director: sdaepcommunications@gmail.com
