SFBTA’s Committees have the following characteristics in common:
Members of Committees must be members of SFBTA (To find out how to become a member, see this page.|
Committees have 1 board liaison (Board member who is the link between the committee and the SFBTA Board, this person is also the chairperson of the committee)
Committees usually have between 5 to 10 members.
Members meet monthly online to discuss committee decisions and activities. This schedule may be changed or amended as needed by the chairperson and members.
Major committee decisions are conveyed by the board liaison to the SFBTA Board for approval, and then implemented with collaboration by the committee.
Work continues between meetings using online collaborative documents so that meetings can remain accessible to people in various time zones and with various schedules.
Committee roles are for 1 year periods with automatic renewal to the following year. Members are welcome to exit the committee if needed by providing one month’s notice to the chairperson.
Committee members are expected to spend at least 2 hours a month on committee work: one hour for a monthly meeting as well as about 1 hour on activities, collaboration, and implementation of ideas.
Any differences of opinion will be addressed using respectful, solution-focused approaches.
Would you like to join a committee? Please try one of the following out, or send your idea for a new one!
Terms of Committee
The Committee's Mission and Goals
- Review Association's existing and future initiatives regarding equity, diversity, and inclusion, and provide recommendations to the Board that support the Association's efforts toward ensuring equitable access to opportunities, benefits, and resources for all of its members.
- Provide general guidance on respectful and just conflict resolution with respect to member concerns related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- In collaboration with the Professional Development Committee, provide platforms and opportunities for new and underrepresented members to share their stories and expertise.
- In collaboration with the research committee, identify research on using SF for supporting underserved and underrepresented communities and healthy identity development.
Committee Members
Toya Nicole Brown, PsyD, LPC
Board Liason/Chairperson
Shima Husen, M.Sc
Committee Member
Primary Professional Occupation:
Adjunct Lecturer, University of Bolton (UAE)
Current Residence:
Sharjah, UAE
Contact me:
www.linkedin.com/in/shimahusen
Why I joined this committee:
I joined this committee to help foster belonging across cultures and support the inclusion of people of all abilities.
Harneet Kaur, B.A. in Psychology
Committee Member
Primary Professional Occupation:
Full-time Student
Current Residence:
Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Contact me:
www.linkedin.com/in/harneet-kaur
Why I joined this committee:
I would love to gain valuable experience and help create a welcoming and supportive space for everyone by contributing as much as I can.
Remembrance Runyowa
Committee Member
Primary Professional Occupation: Counselling
Psychologist, Zimbabwe, PhD Scholar
Current Residence:
Bangalore, India
Contact me:
+263715991795
Why I joined this committee:
As someone from Africa, I joined the Committee to contribute voices and experiences of underrepresented communities. I am passionate about fostering a global perspective that embraces cultural diversity and promotes equitable opportunities for all.
SF-Related Resources to Promote Inclusion & Awareness
Included with permission of podcast host, Naomi Whitehead
Do you have a resource that you think may be of help? Please contact the Outreach Committee at: board@sfbta.org.
