Gratitude for Our SAA Foundation Board Directors

August 30, 2024—The SAA Foundation Board of Directors extends heartfelt thanks to Elizabeth Myers, Robert Clark, Gerrianne Schaad, Elizabeth Joffrion, Terry Baxter, Jack Schmitt, and Jasmine Jones for their significant contributions, which have made a lasting impact on our community. Your dedication and hard work are truly appreciated! 

  • Elizabeth Myers (Smith College Libraries) served from 2021–2024, completing two terms as Vice President and chairing the SAA Foundation Development Committee. 

  • Robert Clark (Rockefeller Archive Center) served from 2021–2024, spending one year as an Executive Committee Member, chairing the Governance Working Group, and the Nominating Committee. 

  • Elizabeth Joffrion (Western Washington University) served from 2021–2024, and chair of the Grant Review Committee for two consecutive years.   

  • Gerrianne Schaad (Rosenberg Library) served from 2021–2024, including a one-year term as an Executive Committee Member and chair of the Nominating Committee 

  • Terry Baxter (Multnomah County Records and Archives) served from 2021–2024 on various committees supporting SAA Foundation initiatives. As a Society Director of the Foundation, he held this position due to his election as the SAA’s 77th President. 

  • Jack Schmitt served from 2023–2024 on various committees supporting SAA Foundation initiatives. An Early Career member, Jack provided valuable insight into the Foundation’s newly established Emerging Professional position. 

  • Jasmine Jones (Yale University) served from 2023–2024 as an SAA Executive Committee Member and Society Director of the Foundation, appointed to the position by the SAA Council. 

Thank you all for your outstanding service! 

To learn how you can get involved with the SAA Foundation email us at foundation@archivists.org.