Shaping the Future of the OB Division

Making Connections Committee

Year-round programming · Making Connections Committee

Shaping the future of the OB Division

A live, behind-the-scenes conversation between the Making Connections Committee and the OB Division Executive Committee, on how the Division works and how members can help shape its future.

Have you ever wondered how the OB Division really works, or how you can play a bigger role in shaping its future?

Whether you are new to the OB Division or a long-time member, this session was a chance to go behind the scenes. The Making Connections Committee hosted a live, interactive conversation with the OB Division Executive Committee.

It was a chance to connect, learn, and influence the direction of the community.

Shaping the future of the OB Division event poster

Session details

This online session was held on April 21, 2026, across these time zones:

4:00 to 5:00 PM CEST
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
8:00 to 9:00 AM PDT

What the session covered

1

Discover the inner workings

A look at how the OB Division operates, from decision-making to daily operations.

2

Find your path to leadership

Learning exactly how to get involved in committees and activities.

3

Make your voice heard

A live Q&A to ask questions and share ideas directly with the leadership team.

Members of the Executive Committee who joined

Amy Bartels

Amy Bartels

Representative-at-Large, Doctoral Programming

Beth Campbell

Beth Campbell

Chief Operating Officer, University of Minnesota

Fadel Matta

Fadel Matta

Representative-at-Large, Microcommunities, and Chair of Volunteers, University of Georgia

Marie Mitchell

Marie Mitchell

Program Chair, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Keith Leavitt

Keith Leavitt

Division Chair-Elect, Oregon State University

Jennifer Nahrgang

Jennifer Nahrgang

Program Chair-Elect, University of Iowa

Kira Schabram

Kira Schabram

Representative-at-Large, Microcommunities, Penn State University

Hosted by the Making Connections Committee

TB

Tobias Blay

University of Goettingen

AC

Anjier Chen

National University of Singapore

MV

Manuel Vaulont

Northeastern University

MW

Marla L. White

Virginia Tech

Sessions like this are part of the Making Connections Committee's year-round programming, connecting members across the OB community throughout the calendar year.

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