Overseeing Officer: Sabrina Higgins, Vice President for Societies
Chair: Sabrina Higgins, (ex officio)Staff Liaison: Sarah Smith, ssmith@archaeological.org
The Committee is charged with overseeing and supporting the national and international AIA Societies both chartered and in formation. It reviews the Institute’s programs and benefits for Societies and makes recommendations for revisions, if necessary, to the Governing Board and the President. The Committee monitors the performance of Societies through an annual assessment and supports local programs that encourage and help Societies in being effective in furthering the AIA’s mission. The Committee also hosts a breakfast or lunch meeting for Society representatives at the Annual Meeting. The Societies Committee is also responsible for adjudicating and subsequently awarding the Society Awards at the Annual Meeting. The awards include: Best Flyer, Best Website, Golden Trowel, Foot Soldier and the LifeSaver Award.
Joost Blom, ex officio
Dawn Cox, (2024-2026) Term 1
Lawrence Cripe, (2024-2026) Term 2
Liza Davis, (2023-2025) Term 1
Chandra Giroux, (2024-2026) Term 2
Andrew Goldman, ex officio
Ann Olga Koloski-Ostrow, ex officio
Peter Krentz, (2021-2024) Term 1
Carolyn Laferriere, (2021-2024) Term 2
Katie Petrole, (2024-2026) Term 1
Nancy Scott, (2021-2024) Term 2
Thomas Sienkewicz, ex officio
