CHAPTER ROLES

Help us continue to build and strengthen our chapter and community! Please complete this short form to share your areas of interest: ROCATD OPPORTUNITIES

Here are the current opportunities we have to join our team:

2026 BOARD of DIRECTORS

• VP Marketing & Communications
• VP Membership
• VP Operations/Board Secretary

ATD Rochester is governed by volunteer leaders who represent all aspects of the training and human resources development profession. These leaders utilize their management, marketing and technical skills to plan, administer, and implement the policies, programs and projects of the Chapter. Through their guidance, the organization serves the educational and professional development needs of its members.

We invite you to let us know if you are interested in learning more about joining our Board. Please use the link above or email President@rocatd.org

COMMITTEES

We have opportunities in Membership, Marketing, Professional Development, Technology, DEIB, Finance and Special Events. 

Committee participation gives you a voice in how we reach and work with our members and the broader Talent Development Community. Each committee is supported by a specific Board member with a direct line of communication to the Board as we plan for and develop our chapter. 

SPEAKERS AND FACILITATORS

Program Speakers: We host frequent professional development sessions focused on elevating our skills and knowledge. We focus on interactive sessions that engage our members and invite innovation and change. Our programs are generally about 2 hours long with built in time for members to connect.

Exchange Facilitators: We offer a different experience with our open Exchanges. In this format, the facilitator provides a topic with resources to ground the conversation such as articles, books or current events. The session begins with about 15 minutes of information share and then moves into an open exchange of ideas, questions, exploration and possible solutions. The facilitator guides the group interaction with dynamic questions to encourage participation and ensures all members are provided space and time to communicate and connect.

If you would like to discuss becoming a speaker or facilitator please use the link above and/or contact us at vpprofdevel@rocatd.org

COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE

What is this?

• A Community of Practice (CoP) is a group of members who meet monthly to share knowledge, explore issues, review resources, and provide support. Each group has a focus in a primary area of talent development. Members may join as many as they wish AND members are welcome to start a new group to lead or co-lead.
• Groups can have different members lead the discussion based on their own interests and expertise. Each meeting has a particular topic, article, or resource to center the discussion. The lead helps to facilitate and is the point of communication for the group.
• We believe this is where you find and create the relationships that support and enhance you as a professional (and whole human being) through the constant flux of our positions and lives. This is where we build our community.

We are looking for new Community of Practice Groups! Please let us know if you are interested. We are here to support and assist you! Please use the link above to share your interest!