EPIQ Committees
There are two primary committees that run the EPIQ conference. First, the Quorum Outreach and Research Foundation is the lead non-profit that runs the venue. Logistics of the meeting and planning are controlled by the EPIQ Steering Committee, which collaborates with QORF and other partners. The EPIQ Curriculum Committee collaborates with a variety of partners on iterative improvements to the curriculum. For all committees, members are selected by popular vote of attendees of the conference, not by appointment. Voting members include: 1) registered attendees, 2) any committee members, 3) invited guests to the venue. There are no term limits and members may serve on both committees if the community votes for this outcome. Votes are conducted by secret paper ballot.
Steering Committee
The EPIQ Steering committee has 6 members. The primary responsibilities of this committee include planning, registration, and working with hosting venues to ensure a smooth conference. Members handle registration and scheduling details.
| Who | Affiliation | End of Term |
|---|---|---|
| Sina Bahram | Prime Access Consulting, Inc. | 2021 |
| Sara Larkin | Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired | 2022 |
| Danya Borowski | Washington State School for the Blind | 2022 |
| Melinda Hudson | Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired | 2022 |
| Sam Shaw | California State University, San Bernardino | 2021 |
| Andreas Stefik (Chair) | University of Nevada, Las Vegas | 2021 |
Curriculum Committee
The EPIQ Curriculum committee has 6 members. The primary responsibilities of this committee include writing lessons to be included in the EPIQ and school curriculum, mapping curriculum to national or state standards, and collaborating with partners to ensure the curriculum meets the needs of attendees and participating organizations.
| Who | Affiliation | End of Term |
|---|---|---|
| Jill Dunaway | Alabama School for the Blind | 2021 |
| Ko Inamura | Lincoln Public Schools | 2021 |
| Gina Fugate | Maryland School for the Blind | 2022 |
| Tim Lockwood | Nebraska Center for the Education for the Children with Visual Impairment and Blindness | 2021 |
| Steve Raparelli | Seattle Public Schools | 2022 |
| Amanda Rodda (Chair) | Washington State School for the Blind | 2021 |