Program Overview

The Forum provides a platform for professionals new to the Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC) and the environmental community to connect, learn, and engage, and foster professional development and the exchange of innovative ideas. The Forum is structured to promote and support collaboration and leadership and provides a space for emerging professionals to learn from each other and take advantage of leadership opportunities ITRC provides by actively participating in our programs and project teams.  

Program Benefits

Networking Opportunities with ITRC peers

Increase growth opportunities for the next generation of environmental leaders

Leadership opportunities for emerging environmental leaders on the leadership committee

A collaborative space for sharing best practices and relevant information for emerging environmental professionals

Membership Details

  • Membership is free for all ITRC members
  • Program membership is focused on environmental professionals who are in the early stages of their career, new to their organization or the environmental community, new to ITRC or those pursuing an advanced academic degree
  • All members are required to be a member of ITRC in good standing, and involved in at least one Active ITRC Team

Expectations

  • Participate in monthly forum discussion meetings and offline discussions
  • Listen and engage in discussions and share information with the EEL network
  • Provide input to guide the EEL’s activities and advance ITRC’s strategic direction

Leadership Committee Roles

  1. Co-Chairs (2): Oversee EEL goals, deliverables, and annual planning; organize and lead regular calls; serve as a liaison to the broader ITRC membership; facilitate discussions and decision making for the Forum in coordination with ITRC staff. At least one co-chair needs to be a state agency member.
  2. Outreach and Engagement Coordinators (2): promote the EEL Forum within ITRC and externally; manage announcements and marketing; support the development of promotional materials.  
  3. Social Coordinator (1): Plan in-person and virtual networking opportunities, including Annual Meeting events and regional and local networking events  
  4. Mentorship Coordinator/Lead (1): check in with mentors/mentees, facilitate the mentorship platform  
  5. Administrative Lead (1): Assist ITRC staff and Co-Chairs with planning, notetaking, presentation development, and other administrative activities.  
  6. ITRC Staff Program Advisor (1): Support internal coordination by organizing webinar calendars, identifying speakers, and collaborating with programs and project teams for joint events. 

Forum Participation

The forum meetings and documents will be facilitated through Microsoft Teams. If you are interested in being a member of the forum, please reach out to Taylor Voelkel, tvoelkel@ecos.org.

Taylor Voelkel

Project Manager