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Blacks in I/O Psychology

Committees

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We accept volunteer applications year-round, with quarterly application reviews and onboarding sessions. When necessary, we may review and assign volunteers outside of the quarterly schedule to ensure committees are consistently staffed and productive.

Mentorship Program Committee

The Mentorship Committee is dedicated to fostering growth and development by pairing experienced mentors with individuals seeking guidance in their professional lives. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to continue building upon the solid foundation set for the program. Join us to help build a supportive community where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Ongoing Programming Committee

This committee will be responsible for developing programming for members throughout the year. Types of programming include fireside chats, webinars, networking events, and our annual conference and gala. Committee members will partner with other committees in coordinating events (e.g., the social media and communications committee will assist with marketing events).

Social Media, Marketing, & Communications

This committee will be responsible for maintaining all Blacks in I/O social media platforms. This will include working closely with other Blacks in IO team members to post relevant information including member spotlights, upcoming events, career development opportunities and relevant I/O content.

Annual Conference Committee

The Conference Committee plays a crucial role in organizing and executing our flagship event, bringing together industry leaders, academics and professionals. As a volunteer, you will be involved in various tasks such as planning sessions, coordinating logistics, managing registrations, and ensuring smooth event operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your organizational and leadership skills while contributing to a significant event in our community.


Past Committees & Special Projects & Task Forces:

Law Enforcement Task Force

The purpose of the Blacks in I/O Law Enforcement Task Force is to combine efforts from multidisciplinary professionals to address the systemic societal issues of racism and bias and how they are manifested in law enforcement. Together we will plan and strategize ways to use our professional expertise to make an impact for the Black community.  

 The task force, and its partner organizations, shall be representative of the expertise required to guide and support policing reform.  Members of the task force should include personnel with the capacity and capability to achieve the organization’s agenda.

The Law Enforcement Task Force will end on May 15, 2021.

The Law Enforcement Task Force under Blacks in I/O was active for nearly a year. Their impact is far reaching in the field of I/O. Accomplishments include:

Congratulations to all the past members of the Law Enforcement Task Force!

Thank you for all your hard work. 


Volunteer & Pro Bono Projects

This committee was responsible for partnering closely with Blacks in I/O leadership regarding the development, engagement, and oversight of the organization’s volunteer and pro bono project participation. This committee was dissolved in January 2023.


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force

Special Projects - DEI Landing Page

The Diversity & Inclusion Task Force is dedicated to furthering the understanding and implementation of efficacious DEI concepts and strategies by ensuring those who are most affected by these strategies are given voice in their construction and use. This taks force was dissolved in 2023.

Accomplishments: SIOP White Paper on Effectively measuring the impact of and improving extant DEI strategies in organizations.

Read The White Paper Here

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