Committees

TRFA members receive far more than they invest when they take an active role in the association by participating in one of the specific committees based on their interest.

If you would like to participate on a TRFA committee please click below and complete the form.

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Technical Papers

This committee is a group of individuals tasked with the responsibility of sourcing, evaluating, and selecting technical papers for the Annual Meeting. The committee actively seeks out high-quality technical papers from reputable sources. Each paper undergoes a thorough evaluation process to assess its relevance, methodology, and contribution to the field. Review of technical papers is conducted by the committee.

Chairperson Members
Dave Woodcock
Lingyun He
Dadasaheb Patil
Sargun Singh Rohewal
Stephanie Vanslambrouck

 


Short Courses and Webinars

The Short Courses and Webinars Committee is responsible for identifying content for the Short Courses during the Annual Meeting, and the webinar content throughout the year. The committee will identify relevant and trending topics within our industry or field of interest that will captivate our audience. They will identify and invite subject matter experts, thought leaders, and practitioners to serve as speakers for the webinars. The committee will continuously assess the effectiveness of webinar content through attendee feedback, engagement metrics, and industry benchmarks, and use this data to inform future content development efforts.

Chairperson Members
Wells Carter
Brett Levy
Jeremy Pasatta
Roger Tietze
Stephanie Vanslambrouck
Erik Wachholder

 


Marketing and Communications

The Marketing and Communications Committee is tasked with developing and implementing strategies to effectively communicate the TRFA's message, goals, and initiatives to its target audience. This includes advisement and content development in collaboration with the TRFA staff related to the TRFA e-Newsletter, website, email blasts and social media posts. This involves identifying target audiences, determining key messages, and selecting appropriate channels and tactics to reach them. 

Chairperson Members
Ed Rose
Brett Levy
 

 


Membership

The Membership Committee plays a crucial role in growing and sustaining the TRFA's membership base, ensuring its long-term viability and success. The committee devises strategies to attract new members to the organization. They plan and execute membership drives or campaigns to actively seek out new members. In addition to recruiting new members, the committee also focuses on retaining existing members. They develop programs and initiatives to enhance the membership experience, address member needs, and encourage ongoing participation.

Chairperson Members
William Viechnicki
Brett Levy
Vinay Mishra
Roger Tietze
Jason Tuerack