Committees
The ACO has a number of active committees, and we are seeking members for most all of our committees.
Want to participate? You can click on any of the links below, or scroll down the page to check out what committees there are and what your fellow members are doing.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Committee Members:
Sudhita Kasturi,
Committee Chair
Nytasha Smith
Jessica Hespelt
Bradley Smith
Global ADHD Resource Team
The Resource Committee is responsible for providing a robust support program for ACO members interested in setting up ADHD Awareness programs in their community. The committee provides ADHD Awareness Month press releases and PSA templates, presentations for use by ACO members, and strategies for creating a successful program; conducts online information workshops; and oversees an interactive online community group for coaches. Click here to contact the ADHD Resource Team.
Committee Member:
Roxanne Fouché,
Committee Chair
Marketing & PR Committee
This committee is responsible for making sure the world knows about the ACO and what we offer to members, other professionals, and anyone who might be seeking information about ADHD coaches and coaching. Click here to contact the Marketing and Public Relations Committee.
Committee Members:
Katherine Jahnke,
Committee Chair
Nominations Committee
This committee is responsible for identifying and recruiting leadership for the organization including board members, officers, professional advisory board, and leadership team members. The committee consists of one other Board member and one member of the organization at large. Click here to contact the Nominations Committee.
Programs Committee
The Programs Committee is dedicated to the continued professional growth and development of ACO coaches. For the benefit of our membership, the Programs Committee develops and runs programs that are consistent with the values, vision, and mission of ACO. The Programs Committee believes that as coaches "we are stronger together," and strives to develop a variety of interactive learning opportunities. Click here to contact the Programs Committee.
Committee Members:
Kristine Shiverick,
Committee Chair
David Rose
Kate Barrett
Crista Hopp
Michelle Buzgon
Frankie Mansfield Berkoben
Research Committee
The Research Committee’s focus is on “sharpening the saw” of ACO members, sharing research about coaching, ADHD and co-existing challenges applicable to our work as ADHD Coaches. Research articles are published regularly in the ACO Weekly Blog. Research committee members also collaborate with the Programs Committee to facilitate discussions related to the application of current research into our coaching practices. Click here to contact the Research Committee.
Committee Members:
Roxanne Fouché,
Committee Chair
Melissa Knight
Elizabeth Ahman
Lisa Joy Tuttle
Dorothy Bisbee
Website & Technology Committee
The Website & Technology Committee is responsible for developing and maintaining a website and other technology as appropriate that supports the ACO Vision, Mission, and Values and that meets the needs of our membership and those members of the public searching for an ADHD coach. Click here to contact the Website & Technology Committee.
