Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC)
Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC)
An ATD advisory committee comprised of chapter leaders and charged with identifying, recognizing, and sharing chapter best practices.
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CRC members recommend and select Sharing Our Success (SOS) submissions for recognition and recognize chapters for the Chapter of the Month (COM) distinction. For more information, check out our committee at-a-glance document.
CRC members recommend and select Sharing Our Success (SOS) submissions for recognition and recognize chapters for the Chapter of the Month (COM) distinction. For more information, check out our committee at-a-glance document.
CRC Resources
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Sharing Our Success (SOS) : The SOS program helps chapters improve through sharing easy-to-use ideas, resources, and practices in the areas of communication, contribution to the community, membership, and the development of programs, products, and services. If your chapter has a best practice, sample form, or template to share, submit your SOS best practice.
Sharing Our Success (SOS): The SOS program helps chapters improve through sharing easy-to-use ideas, resources, and practices in the areas of communication, contribution to the community, membership, and the development of programs, products, and services. If your chapter has a best practice, sample form, or template to share, submit your SOS best practice.
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Chapter of the Month (COM) : The COM program highlights a chapter each month that deserves special recognition. Recipients must have had an approved SOS accepted, be Chapter Affiliation Requirements (CARE) achieved, and have not been recognized within the past 18 months.
Chapter of the Month (COM): The COM program highlights a chapter each month that deserves special recognition. Recipients must have had an approved SOS accepted, be Chapter Affiliation Requirements (CARE) achieved, and have not been recognized within the past 18 months.
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CRC FAQs : Find out more about the work of the committee and the SOS and COM selection process.
CRC FAQs: Find out more about the work of the committee and the SOS and COM selection process.
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Submit a Sharing Our Success Today!
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Share your chapter's best practice and a member of the Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC) will contact you shortly.
Share your chapter's best practice and a member of the Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC) will contact you shortly.
2026 Chapter Recognition Committee Members
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The below individuals are members of the Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC) and in charge of administering the Sharing Our Success (SOS), Chapter of the Month (COM), and Chapter Excellence Awards programs.
The below individuals are members of the Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC) and in charge of administering the Sharing Our Success (SOS), Chapter of the Month (COM), and Chapter Excellence Awards programs.
Kathy Woodard, Chair
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Kathy Woodard is a talent development professional with over 20 years providing operational and leadership development, providing employees with the knowledge, tools, and motivation needed to attain personal and professional growth. She enjoys helping people realize that they can make a difference and equipping them to be successful. She has been a member of ATD, both nationally and with the local KC chapter, since 2019. She has volunteered as a virtual meeting producer and a marketing assistant, and now serves as the VP of Marketing and Communications. Her love of writing makes this a perfect position as she can share the opportunities and benefits of the talent development community with a wide audience. Kathy is the Learning & Development Specialist at Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association, (Grain Valley, MO), a company that provides advocacy support in Washington DC for the truck driver community. When away from work, she enjoys quiet time spent reading and writing, and her most peaceful times are in the middle of a thunderstorm.
Kathy Woodard is a talent development professional with over 20 years providing operational and leadership development, providing employees with the knowledge, tools, and motivation needed to attain personal and professional growth. She enjoys helping people realize that they can make a difference and equipping them to be successful.
She has been a member of ATD, both nationally and with the local KC chapter, since 2019. She has volunteered as a virtual meeting producer and a marketing assistant, and now serves as the VP of Marketing and Communications. Her love of writing makes this a perfect position as she can share the opportunities and benefits of the talent development community with a wide audience.
Kathy is the Learning & Development Specialist at Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association, (Grain Valley, MO), a company that provides advocacy support in Washington DC for the truck driver community.
When away from work, she enjoys quiet time spent reading and writing, and her most peaceful times are in the middle of a thunderstorm.
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Allana Bowman, CPTD
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Allana Bowman, CPTD, is a seasoned Training and Development Specialist with more than 14 years of experience creating learning solutions that align with organizational goals while supporting long-term employee growth. Her expertise includes agile instructional design, coaching, e-learning, blended learning, talent assessment, and organizational competency mapping, strengthened by her skills in data analysis and change management.
Allana Bowman, CPTD, is a seasoned Training and Development Specialist with more than 14 years of experience creating learning solutions that align with organizational goals while supporting long-term employee growth. Her expertise includes agile instructional design, coaching, e-learning, blended learning, talent assessment, and organizational competency mapping, strengthened by her skills in data analysis and change management.
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Certified as a CPTD by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), Allana also holds a degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Akron. She serves the learning community as Co-Membership Director for the Cuyahoga Valley ATD Chapter and as a member of ATD’s Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC), where she supports chapter outreach and recognition. Beyond work, Allana is a proud mom of two daughters and two rescued Bernese Mountain Dogs, with a bucket-list goal of launching a free consulting and coaching service to support leaders and volunteers in local churches.
Certified as a CPTD by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), Allana also holds a degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Akron. She serves the learning community as Co-Membership Director for the Cuyahoga Valley ATD Chapter and as a member of ATD’s Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC), where she supports chapter outreach and recognition. Beyond work, Allana is a proud mom of two daughters and two rescued Bernese Mountain Dogs, with a bucket-list goal of launching a free consulting and coaching service to support leaders and volunteers in local churches.
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Danielle Buscher, CPTD
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Danielle Buscher, CPTD has been a dedicated member of ATD and ATD St. Louis since 2011. In 2017, she decided to give back to the organization she cherished by serving as the VP of Communication on the board. She then transitioned into the role of President Elect in 2018 and served as President and Past President twice before steeping down at the end of 2023.
Danielle Buscher, CPTD has been a dedicated member of ATD and ATD St. Louis since 2011. In 2017, she decided to give back to the organization she cherished by serving as the VP of Communication on the board. She then transitioned into the role of President Elect in 2018 and served as President and Past President twice before steeping down at the end of 2023.
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Currently, Danielle is the Senior Talent Development Manager at Brinkmann Constructors, a national general contractor. In her position, she focuses on creating impactful learning experiences to drive business success and enable the full potential of employees.
Currently, Danielle is the Senior Talent Development Manager at Brinkmann Constructors, a national general contractor. In her position, she focuses on creating impactful learning experiences to drive business success and enable the full potential of employees.
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Barbara Davis
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Barbara has been an active member of ATD since 2018. Starting almost immediately as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications in the Capital Region ATD chapter. Now residing in Houston, she is serving as the ATD Houston VP of MarCom. Barbara has previously served on the ATD Chapter Leader Conference (ALC) Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), chairing the ALC25 conference in Washington, DC. She is currently the Manager of Training and Development at SI Group, a chemical manufacturing organization, where she leads the organization’s learning strategy and development efforts. Barbara Davis is passionate about developing the journey of change and progress to make growth both practical and strategic.
Barbara has been an active member of ATD since 2018. Starting almost immediately as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications in the Capital Region ATD chapter. Now residing in Houston, she is serving as the ATD Houston VP of MarCom. Barbara has previously served on the ATD Chapter Leader Conference (ALC) Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), chairing the ALC25 conference in Washington, DC. She is currently the Manager of Training and Development at SI Group, a chemical manufacturing organization, where she leads the organization’s learning strategy and development efforts. Barbara Davis is passionate about developing the journey of change and progress to make growth both practical and strategic.
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Stephanie Hubka, CPTD
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Stephanie Hubka, CPTD wants to live in a world where learning is human at its core, anchored by experiences that celebrate joy, curiosity, and genuine connection. As the managing partner of Protos Learning, LLC, she has provided strategic leadership on training and organizational performance solutions to benefits learners in more than 50 countries.
Stephanie Hubka, CPTD wants to live in a world where learning is human at its core,
anchored by experiences that celebrate joy, curiosity, and genuine connection. As the
managing partner of Protos Learning, LLC, she has provided strategic leadership on
training and organizational performance solutions to benefits learners in more than 50
countries.
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Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Carnegie Mellon University's Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. A passionate contributor to the talent development field, she is a longtime ATD member and volunteer. She served for many years on the Metro DC ATD Board of Directors, including as the Chapter president in 2016. She served two terms as a National Advisor for Chapters from 2017- 2022. She is a sought-after facilitator and speaker, particularly on storytelling and fostering connection within training environments. Stephanie's passion for training is equaled only by her love of exploring the globe; an avid traveler, she has visited all 7 continents, 70 countries, and all 50 US states.
Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Carnegie Mellon University's
Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. A passionate contributor to the
talent development field, she is a longtime ATD member and volunteer. She served for
many years on the Metro DC ATD Board of Directors, including as the Chapter
president in 2016. She served two terms as a National Advisor for Chapters from 2017-
2022. She is a sought-after facilitator and speaker, particularly on storytelling and
fostering connection within training environments. Stephanie's passion for training is
equaled only by her love of exploring the globe; an avid traveler, she has visited all 7
continents, 70 countries, and all 50 US states.
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Rosemary Okoiti, CPTD
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Rosemary Okoiti has been an active member of ATD New York City since 2013, serving on the Executive Board as the Vice President of Talent Management from 2019 to 2021. She is the past Chair of the ATD Leaders’ Conference Programs Advisory Committee (ALC PAC 2023/24), chairing the ALC24 conference in New Orleans, LA. She is a Talent Development expert with extensive global experience in three continents. She has been a facilitator, speaker and coach for 20+ years focusing on intercultural leadership development, performance management, succession planning, and DEIB in the banking, pharmaceutical and non-profit sectors across the globe. She combines her passion and skillset to empower individuals to grow to their highest potential while driving achievement of organizational strategic goals.
Rosemary Okoiti has been an active member of ATD New York City since 2013, serving on the Executive Board as the Vice President of Talent Management from 2019 to 2021. She is the past Chair of the ATD Leaders’ Conference Programs Advisory Committee (ALC PAC 2023/24), chairing the ALC24 conference in New Orleans, LA. She is a Talent Development expert with extensive global experience in three continents. She has been a facilitator, speaker and coach for 20+ years focusing on intercultural leadership development, performance management, succession planning, and DEIB in the banking, pharmaceutical and non-profit sectors across the globe. She combines her passion and skillset to empower individuals to grow to their highest potential while driving achievement of organizational strategic goals.
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She is the founder and CEO of Rosemary Okoiti Consulting, an organization that focuses on coaching and training professionals who have relocated to other countries to successfully navigate “new country” challenges as they drive their career growth.
She is the founder and CEO of Rosemary Okoiti Consulting, an organization that focuses on coaching and training professionals who have relocated to other countries to successfully navigate “new country” challenges as they drive their career growth.
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Rosemary co-founded “Making Diversity Stick”, an organization that is dedicated to offering coaching & training services to leaders on how to start and sustain DEIB initiatives. She also co-founded the DEIB Community of Champions for ATD Chapters.
Rosemary co-founded “Making Diversity Stick”, an organization that is dedicated to offering coaching & training services to leaders on how to start and sustain DEIB initiatives. She also co-founded the DEIB Community of Champions for ATD Chapters.
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She holds a Masters of Education in Entrepreneurship Development from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelors of Education in Economics & Business from the University of Nairobi, Kenya.
She holds a Masters of Education in Entrepreneurship Development from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelors of Education in Economics & Business from the University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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She is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ICF-ACC).
She is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ICF-ACC).
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Shelly Reed, CPTD
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Shelly Reed, CPTD is a Senior Training Specialist with HUB International. With over 15 years of learning and development experience, she has a passion for leveraging technology to innovate learning programs and has led corporate training across numerous industries including nonprofit, retail, manufacturing, financial, technology, government, and recruitment. Shelly has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communication and Public Relations from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and her love of communication and lifelong learning led her to become involved in the ATD Nashville Chapter, where she currently serves as President. In her free time, she loves to read, travel, check out new restaurants in Nashville, watch Star Wars, and spend time with her husband and her rescue dog.
Shelly Reed, CPTD is a Senior Training Specialist with HUB International. With over 15 years of learning and development experience, she has a passion for leveraging technology to innovate learning programs and has led corporate training across numerous industries including nonprofit, retail, manufacturing, financial, technology, government, and recruitment. Shelly has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communication and Public Relations from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and her love of communication and lifelong learning led her to become involved in the ATD Nashville Chapter, where she currently serves as President. In her free time, she loves to read, travel, check out new restaurants in Nashville, watch Star Wars, and spend time with her husband and her rescue dog.
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Megan Tamisiea
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Megan Tamisiea (pronounced Tam-I-See-Ya) believes that someone's professional skills and journey reflect not only the jobs they have held, but also the life they have lived.
Megan Tamisiea (pronounced Tam-I-See-Ya) believes that someone's professional skills and journey reflect not only the jobs they have held, but also the life they have lived.
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She has more than a decade of experience in Recruiting, Human Resources, Talent, and Organizational Development. Her focus has been leadership development, organizational and team strategy, performance management, workshop experiences, and more. She also uses that experience as the current Vice President of Programming for the ATD Nebraska Board.
She has more than a decade of experience in Recruiting, Human Resources, Talent, and Organizational Development. Her focus has been leadership development, organizational and team strategy, performance management, workshop experiences, and more. She also uses that experience as the current Vice President of Programming for the ATD Nebraska Board.
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Beyond that, Megan has 25+ years in the world of improv comedy. She has studied and performed across the United States at such places as Second City, iO, Comedy Sportz, and the Groundlings.
Beyond that, Megan has 25+ years in the world of improv comedy. She has studied and performed across the United States at such places as Second City, iO, Comedy Sportz, and the Groundlings.
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Currently, Megan is a Senior Organizational Development Consultant with Omaha Public Power District (OPPD). When she isn't leading a workshop, performing improv, or speaking at an event, she is spending time with her husband and two children in Omaha and watching movies.
Currently, Megan is a Senior Organizational Development Consultant with Omaha Public Power District (OPPD). When she isn't leading a workshop, performing improv, or speaking at an event, she is spending time with her husband and two children in Omaha and watching movies.
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