GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Key Information
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Governance Committee Overview
The Governance Committee engages in ongoing Board development and self-management and is responsible for ensuring effective Board engagement and intentional revitalization. The Committee supports good governance by involving Board members in ongoing education and regular self-assessment of the Board’s performance and by organizing social time for the Board. The Committee also oversees matters of formal governance, including changes in policy and by-laws.
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Governance Committee Members
Committee Chair: Shalini Eddens - seddens@gmail.com
Staff Liaison: Anita Baculima - anita@sadienash.org
Elaine Golin - EPGolin@WLRK.COM
Cynthia Gardstein -cjgardstein@gmail.com
Diane Headley - d.headley@fordfoundation.org
Erica Wray -erica.jaye.wray@gmail.com
Michelle Wonsley - mwonsley@gmail.com
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Governance Committee Meeting Dates
The Governance Committee meets virtually on the second Thursday of each month from 1:00–2:00PM EST
October 9, 2025
November 6, 2025
December 9, 2025
January 15, 2026
February 12, 2026
March 12, 2026
April 9, 2026
May 7, 2026
June 18, 2026
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FY26 Governance Committee Running Notes
FY26 Governance Committee Goals & Priorities
Resources
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Annual Election Powerpoint
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Guidance for Non Profit Board Members
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Board Attendance & Terms
For Chair Member only*
Governance Committee Archives
