Nominating Committee

Committee Goals/Mission

The Nomination Committee is tasked with identifying, evaluating, and recommending individuals for election to the board who possess the necessary skills, experience, and character to help guide the organization. The committee ensures that board members are selected in a fair, transparent, and systematic manner.

Chair(s)

Your Committee Chair is Kelly Dumas, Warren Consolidated Schools, MPAAA President-Elect

Meeting Schedule

  • 8/21/25: 12:30 - 1:00
  • 10/16/25: 12:30 - 1:00
  • 11/20/25: 12:30 - 1:00
  • 1/16/26: 8:00 - 9:00
  • 2/19/26: 12:30 - 1:00
  • 3/19/26: 12:30 - 1:00

committee members

Kelly Dumas, Warren Consolidated Schools (chair)

Tasha Speck, Owosso Schools

Carrie Haubenstricker, Genesee ISD

Leah Cameron, Ingham ISD

Randi Bassett, Holt Community Schools

Kathi Thornton, Kent ISD

Member Expectations

Committee members are expected to attend committee meetings monthly. Committee members are asked to assist in identifying board positions needed, developing selection criteria, assisting with a comprehensive search of qualified candidates, and evaluating candidates. 

Committee Resources

 If you are an MPAAA Member, and would like to be considered as a candidate for an open MPAAA Executive Board position, please complete an application available at MPAAA Executive Board Application. 

Join us!

Please use THIS LINK to complete a Committee feedback form to either request Committee membership or provide feedback to the Committee Chair and/or MPAAA staff.