We are always interested in new (and old) members getting involved in the various committees.
If you are interested, here is a current role that is available:
- Event Coordinator
- Credentialing Chair
- Credentialing Renewal Reviewer
- Corresponding Secretary – Board Role
- Tech-Support for In-Person Events
Committee members are the “cogs” that turn the BCPTA wheel! Read on to find out more about the committees and what they entail.
Education Committee
- Naomi Ballantyne (Director)
- Carly Watson (Education Co-Chair)
- Krystle Sivorot (Marketing Coordinator)
- Lianne Naguiat (Vendor Coordinator)
- Mojdeh Rameshni (Play Café Coordinator)
- Dallas Shirley (Online Learning Coordinator)
- (Events Coordinator)
The Education Committee is a vital part of the BCPTA and is responsible for organizing and facilitating professional development through workshops, lectures and other events. Members of this very active committee:
- Propose and research appropriate workshop topics
- Find speakers
- Book venues
- Advertise
- Set up any catering
- Gather needed materials
- Coordinate workshops
- Coordinate Play Cafés
- Building on the eLearning Library
Anti-Racism/Inclusion Committee
- (Fatima) Natascha Lawrence
- Kaela Blahey
- Kiilea Saunders Mason
- Diane Larsson Nehru
Membership Committee
Michelle Kwapis (Director)
The Membership Committee is responsible for:
- Updating the membership database
- Processing all membership applications and providing certificates
- Overseeing the online private practice directory
- Providing email support for membership inquiries
- Collecting fees and providing receipts for manual registrations
Communication Committee
Charlotte King-Harris (Director)
The Communication Committee is responsible for:
- Coordinating advertising
- Updating and managing BCPTA’s social media accounts
- Imprints of Play, BCPTA’s e-newsletter
Credentialing Committee
- Johanna Simmons (Chair)
- Monica Bhatara (CE renewal accountability)
- Charlotte King-Harris (BCRPT application reviewer)