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IAABC Committees

To learn more about a committee and to see its members, click on the committee name below. If you are interested in joining a committee please contact our Volunteer Coordinator.

Application Review Committee

The Application Review Committee evaluates all applications for certification. Applications are received anonymously, and the reviewers score submissions against a rubric that assesses both practical experience and the critical thinking skills of the applicant.

Val Pollard
Val Pollard
Committee Chair

Education Committee

The Education Committee processes and reviews each application for continuing education units from education providers. They also communicate with other organizations for approval of courses and submission of continuing education units for those who have taken qualifying courses.

Kelly Keebler, KPA CTP
Kelly Keebler
Committee Chair

Ethics Committee

The Ethics Committee reviews and thoroughly researches any complaints submitted regarding members in good standing in the organization. In the event that violations are found, the Committee acts in accordance with the Ethics Policy Guidelines of the IAABC.

Kathrine Christ
Kathrine Christ
Committee Chair

Karelian Bear Dogs

The Karelian Bear Dogs are conference and promotion helpers, as well as awesome lend-a-handers.

Dae Grodin
Dae Grodin
Committee Chair

Live Chat Committee

The Live Chat committee staffs the web site's live chat feature, responding to site visitors' questions and queries about the organization.

Trudi Dempsey
Trudi Dempsey
Committee Chair