COMMITTEES
The important work of the ILIPA is made possible through the dedication of its members organized into committees focused on supporting the mission of the ILIPA.
OPERATIONS
Committee Goal
The Operations Committee coordinates the internal operational needs of the Alliance.
Committee Objectives
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Coordinate internal Alliance organizational needs
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Create & maintain Alliance website
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Establish fundraising requirements of Alliance
Chairs
Patrick Hayford and Nikhil Marathe
Mickie Piatt, Sam Zellner
MARKETING and COMMUNICATIONS
Committee Goal
This committee coordinates all external marketing & communication needs of the Alliance.
Committee Objectives
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Establish & maintain social media presence of Alliance
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Coordinate marketing & PR to members and external stakeholders
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Create & maintain IP event calendar
Chairs
Kate Berezutskaya and Stefanie Schodrof
Mickie Piatt
EDUCATION and AWARENESS
Committee Goal
This committee creates IP education and awareness programs at all academic levels and across professions.
Committee Objectives
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Coordinate Alliance participation in IL Science Fair
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Create and manage IP mentoring program
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Provide IP presentations on website for use by educators & business
Chairs
Sarah Biggs and Kenneth Matuszewski
Joe Bradley, Mike Doyle, Meggan Duffy
MEMBERSHIP
Committee Goal
The membership committee manages all aspects of Alliance membership.
Committee Objectives
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Create & manage member solicitation efforts
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Support member communication & Alliance committee needs of members
Chairs
Robert McSorley and Patrick Ownes
Ashly Boesche, Kenny Matuszewski, Joshua Duplantier, Stefanie Schodrof
PROGRAMS and EVENTS
Committee Goal
This committee facilitates Alliance programming and events on topics of interest to the membership and their guests.
Committee Objectives
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Encourage and coordinate programming and events on current issues that align with the Alliance mission
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Raise awareness of intellectual property issues facing Illinois
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Provide speaking opportunities for thought leaders and experts
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Co-promote events with other organizations
Chairs
Matthew Kelly and Kristi Stathis
Frank Gau, David Jinkins, Michael Peroff, Mickie Piatt, Kyle Pikula, Peter Prommer, Mickie Piatt, Lisa Iverson, Michael Weil, Amaya Adams