Advocacy
The purpose of this program is to promote TNI's core programs. The Advocacy Committee will consist of 10 to 16 members with balanced representation. A TNI Director will chair this committee. At least two (2) other Directors shall be members of the committee. The TNI Small Laboratory Advocate shall also be a member of this committee. In forming this Committee the following stakeholder interests must be represented:
- NELAP-recognized AB
- NELAP accredited laboratory
- Non-NELAP AB
- EPA representative
- NEFAP representative
The Advocacy Committee will:
- Establish relationships with other organizations (e.g., ACIL, AWWA, WEF) that have an interest in accreditation issues.
- Establish relationships with EPA program offices.
- Develop presentations and papers to promote national accreditation.
- Develop presentations and papers to promote TNI.
- Provide outreach at national, regional and local meetings.
- Assist with publication of the member newsletter.
Conference Calls: 1st Thursday, 1 pm ET
Contact the Committee Chair or Program Administrator to request to participate for these calls.
Committee Membership
Most of the work of TNI is done by volunteers working on committees tasked with specific functions. If you are interested in actively helping our organization, complete a TNI Committee Application (opens in a separate window). Participation on TNI committees is described in Operations of TNI Committees.
- Establish relationships with other organizations (e.g., ACIL, AWWA, WEF) that have an interest in accreditation issues.
- Establish relationships with EPA program offices.
- Assist with publication of the member newsletter.
- Develop presentations and papers to promote national accreditation.
- Develop presentations and papers to promote The NELAC Institute.
- Provide outreach at national, regional and local meetings.
Judy Duncan, Chair | Jerry Parr, Program Adminstrator |
Lara Autry | Carol Batterton |
Kevin Coats | Carl Craig |
Andy Eaton | Zonetta English |
Ken Jackson | Marlene Moore |
Michael Perry | Jim Pletl |
Len Schantz | Aurora Shields |
Gary Ward | Michael Wichman |
Susan Wyatt |
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