NASCA offers peer-level discussion forums for NASCA members with similar duties to discuss issues related to their work. State employees are automatically added to these forums. Additionally, NASCA offers three topical discussion forums designed for members who have interests in or responsibilities as Communications; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and Operational Excellence. These special interest group forums will allow you to network an an online community as well as be notified of reoccurring topical meetings related to your interest area. 

Interested in participating? Complete our Sign-up Form and let us know on which discussion forum you'd like to be apart of. Discussions, materials and scheduling information is all shared through NASCA Collaborate, our online community. 


 NASCA Professional Forums

Operational Excellence Forum

The Operational Excellence Forum is a community of interest for NASCA members interested in process improvement, performance management, and continuous improvement efforts. The forum hosts quarterly calls where those on the call may share best practices, examples, ideas and showcase real-world case studies of process and performance improvement projects.  
Time Commitment: NA, members can join calls as they see interest, no RSVP required, but join the forum to receive call information. 
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly
Co-Liaisons:

Staff Contact: 
Kathleen Kelley
[email protected]
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forum

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forum is a community of interest for NASCA members interested in DEI efforts. The forum hosts quarterly calls where those on the call may share best practices, examples, ideas and showcase real-world case studies DEI projects.  
Time Commitment: NA, members can join calls as they see interest, no RSVP required, but join the forum to receive call information. 
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly
Co-Liaisons:

Staff Contact: 
Kathleen Kelley
[email protected]
 

 

Communications and Marketing Forum

The Communications and Marketing Forum is a community of interest for NASCA members interested in public relations, social media, and communication efforts in state government. The forum hosts quarterly calls where those on the call may share best practices, examples, ideas and showcase real-world case studies of marketing and communication projects.  
Time Commitment: NA, members can join calls as they see interest, no RSVP required, but join the forum to receive call information. 
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly
Co-Liaisons:
Caleb Buhs, State of Michigan
Monica Hassan, State of California
Staff Contact: 
Madison Wallace
[email protected]
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State Chief Administrators Only Forum

NASCA's State Chief Administrators Community is a private discussion and sharing area exclusively available to state chief administrators. 
Staff Contact: 
DeLaine Bender
[email protected]
 
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State Members Only Forum

The State Members Only Forum is an open forum for communication among all state members. Corporate members and non-members cannot see the activity within this community.
Staff Contact: 
DeLaine Bender
[email protected]
 
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Strategic Partners Standing Group

This group is focused on creating long term relationship with our association, academic, and media partners through joint case studies, sharing research, presenting at conferences, etc. 
Meeting Schedule: Quarterly

Liaisons

Staff Contact: 
DeLaine Bender
[email protected]
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