OASPA’s committees support and advise the OASPA Board of Directors in key areas.
Membership Committee
OASPA’s Membership Committee supports and advises the OASPA Board of Directors on decisions regarding the membership of OASPA.
- Xenia van Edig (Copernicus Publications) Chair
- Eelco Ferwerda (OAPEN Foundation)
- Stephanie Orphan (Portico)
- Stuart Taylor (The Royal Society)
- Franck Vazquez (MDPI)
- Claire Redhead (OASPA)
Executive Committee
OASPA’s Executive Committee consists of the three Board Members who hold officer positions (Chair/President, Secretary and Treasurer).
The OASPA By Laws grant the Executive Committee the authority to represent the association.
Function of the Executive Committee:
- To meet with the Executive Director and discuss issues related to the management of the Foundation
- To identify issues requiring further discussion with the full OASPA board
- To move forward on decisions made by the Board in between meetings
Executive Committee members:
- Caroline Sutton (Taylor & Francis Group) Chair
- Bekah Darksmith (Public Library of Science, PLOS) Treasurer
- Eelco Ferwerda (OAPEN Foundation) Secretary