[NABS-L] Getting Back to Work: Announcing Our 2021 NABS Committees & Leadership

[Justin Young]

Congratulations to the new 2021-2022 NABS Committee Chairs/Co-Chairs! 

Dr. Justin T. Young, Ed.D
Treasurer, National Federation of the Blind of New York State.

Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of New York State, Rochester Chapter.

-----Original Message-----
From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President via NABS-L
Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2021 4:45 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Trisha Kulkarni, National Student President <nabs.president at gmail.com>
Subject: [NABS-L] Getting Back to Work: Announcing Our 2021 NABS Committees & Leadership


Dear Students,
 
I hope this message finds you well! I know it must be a busy time as summer dwindles and we prepare to go back to school.
 
Just as classes are starting back up, our NABS Committees are also preparing to hit the ground running this August. I am writing to announce the committee schedule and the fabulous leaders who will be guiding their progress.
 
Please note that our committees are open to all students to join. We need your thoughts, ideas, and perspectives! You are also welcome to explore and serve on multiple committees if you have the time and interest.
 
2021-2022 NABS Committees
Outreach Committee
Are you passionate about creativity and communicating with others? If so, this committee is for you!
Help this team coordinate NABS membership programming and recruitment, including the NABS NOW Podcast, NABS blog posts, and NABS Notes.
 
Chair: Nina Marranca
Email: ninam0814 at gmail.com
Co-Chairs: Kinshuk Tella, Seyoon Choi, and Shelby Felter Monthly Committee Call: 2nd Sunday of the month at 8:00pm ET.
 
Fundraising Committee
Have you ever had a NABS Representative come to your state convention, attended a regional seminar, or attended Washington Seminar on a scholarship? By joining this committee, you are helping to raise funds to support our members and make these opportunities and more possible.
 
Chair: Logan Stenzel
Email: stenzellogan at gmail.com
Co-Chairs: Hunter Kuester and Isabel Rosario Monthly Committee Call: 2nd Sunday of the month at 9:00pm ET.
 
Legislative and Self-Advocacy Committee
Are you passionate about advocating for the rights of all blind students? Does the prospect of learning how to advocate for yourself and others excite you?
Make your voice heard by joining this committee focused on advocating for the rights of blind students on an individual, state, and national level.
 
Chair: Elizabeth Rouse
Email: elizabethrouse.nfb at gmail.com
Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Schoen, Gene Kim, and Lina Howard Monthly Committee Call: 3rd Sunday of the month at 8:00pm ET.
 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Are you passionate about making NABS a more inclusive place and learning from others? If so, this committee would be a great fit for you.
Join the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, a team focused on embracing the many intersections that make up our membership.
 
Chair: Robert Parsons
Email: Robert.E.Parsons at wmich.edu
Co-Chairs: Sara Luna and Qualik Ford
Monthly Committee Call: 3rd Sunday of the month at 9:00pm ET.
 
All committees will use the following NABS Zoom information:
https://zoom.us/j/4678833687
One Tap Mobile:
+16468769923,,4678833687#
 
Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions! We are so excited to get to work!
 
Yours,
Trisha Kulkarni
President | National Association of Blind Students A Proud Division of the National Federation of the Blind www.nabslink.org
 
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