AIFIA | Initiatives

AIfIA sponsors volunteer initiatives in the areas of research, education, advocacy and community service. As a member, we hope you will consider joining or leading an initiative, or contributing directly to the management of the organization. A * indicates projects actively seeking volunteers.

To inquire about volunteer opportunities, please contact Joanne McLernon at volunteer@aifia.org.

Public Initiatives

Education Curriculum
Leader: Victor Lombardi

Translating Information Architecture (TIA)
Leader: Livia Labate

Metrics for IA
Leader: Rashmi Sinha

IA Local Groups
Leaders: Jason Pryslak

Member Initiatives

Job Board *
Leader: Samantha Bailey

Member Directory
Leaders: Jess McMullin, Javier Velasco

IA Tools
Leaders: Erin Malone

Get Involved

We are always looking for volunteers to lead and participate in community initiatives and management of the organization. To support new initiatives, AIfIA offers project leaders the following infrastructure:

Web space, wiki space, discussion list setup, and technical support
Public relations volunteers who will publicize your initiative
A conference call account
A volunteer coordinator who can help you find people with specific skills to help you develop your initiative
Over 400 members and a corresponding member database that may support your initiative
A non-profit corporation (501c6) that addresses any legal and financial issues and ensures communal ownership of intellectual property
A board of directors, advisory board, and technical and project managers to review your proposed initiative, check in with you periodically, and provide technical, logistical, financial, and emotional support

To suggest new initiatives or inquire about volunteer opportunities, please contact Joanne McLernon at volunteer@aifia.org.

Learn More

Detailed information about each active initiative is maintained on the AIfIA Projects Wiki by initiative leaders and members. Please note this is an informal workspace.