Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers play an important role in helping NGMA staff execute the mission of the association. There are various opportunities for members to serve, both short- and long-term.

Member Committees

If you are interested in serving on a member committee, click on a committee mission statement (links below) to learn more.

To express interest in joining the Membership Committee, email [email protected].
To express interest in joining the Education Committee, email Kelli Klepic.


Membership Committee
Membership Committee Mission Statement
Member Chair: Melanie Wade, CGMS

Vice-Chair: Wendi Gephart
Board Member Liaison: DeMakus Staton, CGMS

Education Committee
Education Committee Mission Statement
Member Chair: Deirdre Joseph, CGMS
Vice-Chair: Brent Ramsey, CGMS
Board Member Liaisons: Cynthia Branch, CGMS | Lashon Brown, CGMS | Rikitra Cephus, CGMS
NGMA Staff Liaison: Kelli Klepic

Chapter Chairs Committee
Chapter Chairs Committee Mission Statement
Member Chair: Kimberly House (Houston Chapter Chair)
Member Vice-Chair: Roman Guillory (Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter Chair)

Board Member Liaison: Christian Jones

Workforce Development

Periodically, NGMA seeks assistance from member volunteers to complete a short-term projects to assist members of the grants management community.

To be added to the volunteer list: Provide your name and contact information to Andrea Yegros at [email protected]. You will be contacted when a volunteer opportunity arises.

Project Example: With the help of member volunteers, NGMA created a Grants Management Overview webpage with basic information about grants management. This page is to be used as a resource for anyone interested in entering the profession; new and experienced grants management professionals; external parties who work with or for grants managers; and the general public.

Estimated commitment time: 4 hours (2-3 virtual meetings and email communications over a 3-4 month period) 

Contribute a Blog Article

The NGMA Blog features articles from fellow members and CAPP partners with valuable advice and/or best practices tips on key grants management issues. Whether you have a specific topic in mind, or simply want to contribute, let us know! (NGMA can provide a topic.) Contact Andrea Yegros at [email protected] to learn more.  

Share Your Professional Journey

NGMA encourages members to share their journey in grants management, which NGMA will spotlight in publications and social media. Personal stories resonate with and encourage other members or potential members! If you're interested in participating, complete this brief questionnaire or contact Andrea Yegros at [email protected] to learn more
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We appreciate your interest in serving and look forward to working with you!