GSAEC committees

GSAEC implements our mission through project-based, member-driven committees led/co-led by a GSAEC volunteer. Additional volunteer opportunities are open on all of our committees, and can be tailored to your ability to contribute. If one of the committees below seems like a good fit for you, click the "Contact" link for that committee to get in touch with the Chair and start getting up to speed with their latest activities!

To contact our committees/Committee Chairs, please send an email to info@gsaec.org.

Academic Standards

Co-Chairs: Carrie Arnold, Suha Daou

The GSAEC Academic Standards Committee aims to establish, research, publish, and promote an internationally accepted body of knowledge for the profession taught in graduate-level coaching education. The committee evaluates, supports, and stewards the Coaching Program Recognition process for Institutions seeking peer review. The committee also provides oversight of the Graduate School Educated Coach (GSEC) badge for graduates of coach education programs that have been recognized by GSAEC as meeting our Academic Standards.

Conference & Program Planning

Co-Chairs: Penny Potter & Charline Russo
GSAEC's Conference Committee aims to plan, coordinate, and develop professional development programs for its members who are coach educators, practitioners, and students. The bi-annual international conference is one of the many events held by GSAEC that are explicitly designed to meet the professional development needs of members and to provide a space for the advancement of education in coaching through an exchange of ideas, mutual support, and deeper engagement of the coach education community. 

Marketing, Communications & Membership

Co-Chairs: Deirdre Miller, Kelly Rebmann

GSAEC's Marketing, Communications, & Membership committee aims to determine the strategic imperatives and tactics that will support achieving the organization's mission and vision. The committee designs and delivers compelling messages to key constituents to generate energy for and loyalty to the organization’s mission, ideals, and efforts. It also oversees individual and institutional membership, recruitment, retention, and a welcoming onboarding of all new members.