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Share Your Talents and Grow Your Career!

ATD Cascadia is powered by passionate members like you. When you volunteer, you’re not just giving your time—you’re shaping the future of talent development in our region while advancing your own professional journey.

Whether you're exploring a short-term project, seeking hands‑on experience, or aspiring to step into a leadership role, there’s a place here where your strengths can shine.

Explore volunteer opportunities: Share your interest by completing our Volunteer Form.
Lead with purpose: Apply for a board or titled role using our Leadership application.
Need guidance? Email us and we'll help you find the right fit.

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering with ATD Cascadia helps you:

Connect with fellow professionals and expand your network both locally and nationally
Develop new skills to boost your resume with experiences that meet your professional goals
Receive points toward earning and/or maintaining an APTD or CPTD certification
Save money on professional development
Attend specific events for free and save on national dues (for board members)

We look forward to working with you!

Volunteer Opportunities at a Glance

Here's an overview of the many ways you can get involved and find your place within our chapter:

Board of Directors	Current Status	Volunteer Serving Email
President*	Filled through 12/26	Marla Turner President@tdcascadia.org
President Elect*	Open
Past President*	Filled through 12/26	Amanda McGovern Pastpresident@tdcascadia.org
Director, Finance*	Filled through 12/26	Steve Brooks Finance@tdcascadia.org
Director, Membership	Filled through 12/26	Marnie Faust Membership@tdcascadia.org
Director, Professional Development	Open	professionaldevelopment@tdcascadia.org
Director, Marketing & Communications	Open
Director, Monthly Programs	Filled through 12/26	Hunter Nelson Programs@tdcascadia.org
Director, Event Strategy	Open - New Position for 2026
Director, Research	Open	research@tdcascadia.org
Director, Volunteers	Filled through 12/27	Kristin Holmberg Volunteers@tdcascadia.org
*Serves on the Executive Committee
Leadership Role to Prepare for Board of Director Position	Current Status	Volunteer Serving
Associate Director, Professional Development	Open
Associate Director, Membership	Filled	Sean Fidler
Associate Director, Surveys**	Pending Director position filled
Associate Director, Learning/Workshop Events**	Pending Director position filled
Associate Director, Special Interest Groups**	Pending Director position filled
Associate Director, Networking	Pending Director position filled
Associate Director, In Person Programs**	Pending Director position filled
**New role in development
Other Volunteer Opportunities	Current Status	Volunteer Serving
Member Recognition Leader (Volunteer Team)	Pending Director position filled
Social Media Leader (Marketing/Comms Team)	Open
Slack Community Leader (Marketing/Comms Team)	Filled	Marissa Long
Interest Group Leader (Event Strategy Team)	DEIB Interest Group Leader needed
Website Project Leader (Volunteer Team)	Pending Director position filled