For both committees below, Board of Trustees members are appointed to a one-year term. Outside applications are not accepted for these committees.

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee reviews the ASDA governance documents and proposes changes, if needed, to keep documents current. The committee ensures that all ASDA documents are consistent with the governing documents. The committee is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the Board of Trustees composition and election process in conjunction with the development and evaluation of the association’s strategic plan.

Current Members

• President Honesty Boone, Los Angeles ‘27, committee chair
• Speaker of the House Mark Sadek, High Point ‘28
• District 2 Trustee Kayla Thomsen, Columbia ‘27
• District 6 Trustee Katie Hayden, Louisville ‘28
• District 4 Trustee Caroline Bateh, High Point ‘28
• Stephanie Follett, ASDA Staff Liaison

2025-26 Governance Committee Annual Report

Committee on Sessions

The Committee on Sessions is responsible for identifying opportunities for member engagement at the upcoming Annual Session, including education opportunities and select supplemental member activities. The committee also vets the meeting theme. The committee maintains the importance of governance and policy associated with the Annual Session.

Current Members

• Vice President Alexon Tiem, KCU Joplin ‘27, committee chair
• District 8 Trustee Anna Hedges, Iowa ‘27
• District 11 Trustee Margaux Sarno, Midwestern AZ ‘27
• Kerri Roesch, ASDA Staff Liaison
• Spencer Barry-Jenkins, ASDA Staff Liaison