Training Committee

The Training Committee for Inform USA exists to review and support the training needs of its membership. 

The committee:

  • Reviews training material for Inform USA, including Inform USA Training Manual, Online Courses, and webinars.

  • Scores proposals for speaking opportunities at upcoming Inform USA conferences, both in-person and virtual.

  • Makes recommendations about training systems and software needed to support the training needs of Inform USA and its members.

  • Develops curriculum to support Inform USA Certification, Standards, and Accreditation needs of its member organizations and associated staff and/or volunteers.

Charter: View the Charter

Meetings: The committee meets every other month on the second Thursday 

Recruitment: Members will be selected when vacancies occur through an open application process promoted within the Inform USA membership.  

If you have any questions about the Committee, please reach out to Sandra Ray.

If you'd like to join this Committee, please complete the Committee Interest Form!

Training Committee

  • Zuri Bender

    Zuri Bender

    Training Supervisor, Aloha United Way 211

    Chair

  • Altise Street

    Altise Street

    Outreach Coordinator

    Vice Chair/Co-Chair

  • Nicole Abruscato

    Nicole Abruscato

    BSW, RSW, CRS

    Manager, Central Intake & Access, Services and Housing In the Province

    Member

  • Laura Atherton

    Supervisor, Direct Interactions

    Member

  • Thomas Buckley

    Thomas Buckley

    MHS

    Senior Director, Health Information Services, Epilepsy Foundation

    Member

  • Hannah Harris

    United Way of Greater Cincinnati United Way 211

    Member

  • Symone McLaughlin

    Vibrant Emotional Health

    Member

  • Evelyn Mercer

    Evelyn Mercer

    211 Program Supervisor, United Way of Jackson County (Central Michigan 2-1-1)

    Member

  • Julie Nurmi

    211 Quality Assurance Coordinator, Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region

    Member

  • John Plonski

    Developer HEART

    Member

  • Nanette Relave

    Nanette Relave

    Senior Director, ADvancing States

    Member

  • Margaret Telsch-Williams

    Margaret Telsch-Williams

    Director of Information and Referral Services, Council of Community Services - 211 Virginia

    Member

  • Kristen Tomcko

    Kristen Tomcko

    Director of Operations and Client Services, Lakehead Social Planning Council

    Member

  • Zachary Trammel

    USAging

    Member