Charge and responsibilities:
The charge of the Chapters Committee is to work with Apra International and the Chapter Leaders to identify opportunities for sharing knowledge and to enhance the efficiency of chapter operations and programming.
The Chapters Committee accomplishes these goals by co-creating resources with Apra International, providing input to Apra International’s board of directors, and designing an engaging annual Chapter Leader Summit and Chapters Share the Knowledge program.
More information on Chapters can be found here.
Committee accomplishments and activities:
Recent Chapters Committee successes include launching an integrated chapter event calendar, expanding the Chapters Community in PRSPCT-L, and pivoting the Chapters Share the Knowledge to a year-round program featuring on-demand viewing for Apra University members. In August 2026, in conjunction with Apra International, the Committee hosted an expanded Chapter Summit focused on growing the partnership between the larger organization and its chapter community. Beyond the committee’s annual programming, current committee goals include spotlighting programming and membership successes from chapters and creating a responsibilities checklist for chapter leaders to help demystify the requirements of operating a successful chapter.
Term of Service:
Committee members serve for one year, effective September 1 through August 31. The committee of 6-8 members typically meets once a month via Zoom. Committee members usually spend 2-4 hours per month on committee activities.
Time Commitment:
Committee Chair: 6-8 hours most months. 8-10 hours in months leading up to the Chapter Summit. Committee Members: 2-4 hours per month, on average, excluding Chapter Summits. The Committee meets monthly and participates in an annual summit with chapter leaders in conjunction with the Apra International Board. The chair is expected to attend meetings. Committee members are encouraged but not required to attend meetings. Committee work typically commences in September and concludes in July.
Members:
Chair: Erynn Sarno, Executive Director, Prospect Management & Research, N/A
Vice-Chair: Amanda Fox, Prospect Research Consultant, University of California, Irvine
Martha Ortinau Rowe, Assistant Director, Prospect Management and Research, Americares
Lindsay Rogillio Tiradeau, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Carrie Naumann, Director of Prospect Management & Research, Virginia Commonwealth University
Liza DeBartolo Burnham, Florida Atlantic University
April Genung, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Charles Snyder, Senior Principal Gifts Analyst, UnityPoint Health Foundation Des Moines
John Whitney, Prospect Research Consultant, Our House GA
Hannah Williams, Prospect Researcher, Virginia Commonwealth University
Anna-Liisa Little, Manager, Prospect Development & Research, Fred Hutch Cancer Center
Nicole Wright, Director, Prospect Research & Management, The Ohio State University
Rachel Mullany, Research Analyst, Loyola University Chicago
Board Liaison: Brittani Williams, Director, Prospect Research, Houston Zoo
Board Liaison: Tim Wilson, Prospect Management & Research Manager, Weber State University
Pillar Steward: Pete Kotowski, Director, Prospect Development, University of Denver
Staff: Kathryn Bacon, Associate Director