Gilmer Institute of Learning

Gilmer Institute of Learning Trustees

The mission of the Gilmer Institute of Learning is to enhance the purpose and goals of The Society by providing support to our members and chapters through educational opportunities, certifications, training, resources, scholarships and funding. The Gilmer trustees have responsibility in the following areas:

Scholarship & Certification

  • Develop and recommend policies for national NEC scholarships
  • Review applications for national NEC scholarships
  • Manage national NEC scholarship recipients’ requirements and duties
  • Advise chapter boards on NEC scholarships policies and best practices
  • Develop and recommend policies for national CGMP scholarships
  • Review and provide updates to CGMP program, as needed
  • Develop and recommend policies for the CGMP certification/re-certification process
Dina Fong

Scholarship & Certification Trustee

Dina Fong, CGMP
California Department of Education
Sacramento, CA

Jennifer Middleton

Scholarship & Certification Trustee

Jennifer Middleton, CGMP
Sonesta Simply Suites Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

 

Education & Programming

  • Provide support for chapters’ submissions of monthly programs
  • Advise chapters on government meetings content for monthly programs
  • Provide input on education core competencies
  • Provide input on NEC education session content, speakers and structure
Ellen O'Boyle 

Education & Programming Trustee

Ellen O'Boyle, CGMP
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, DC 

 Chris McLaughlin

Education & Programming Trustee

Chris McLaughlin, CGMP
Aimbridge Hospitality
Omaha, NE

 

Fundraising

  • Organize and promote the annual NEC live and online auctions
  • Assist with solicitation of sponsorships for NEC & other national events
  • Consult and advise chapter fundraiser chairs on best practices
  • Consult with national treasurer to develop new revenue streams
Willma Harvey 

Fundraising Trustee

Willma Harvey, CGMP
River Parishes Tourist Commission
LaPlace, LA

Sharon Delvisco  

Fundraising Trustee

Dr. Sharon Delvisco, DSW, LMSW, GMS, CGMP
Team Dynamics, LLC
Slidell, LA

 

Advisory Chair

Christine Pribbernow

Advisory Chair 

Christine Pribbernow, CGMP
Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development
Saint Paul, MN
Alan Kleinfeld

Education Director

Alan Kleinfeld, MTA, CMM, CMP
education@sgmp.org
703.549.0892, Ext. 102