Conference Advisory Board (CAB)
The Conference Advisory Board (CAB) is an inspired, insightful and committed group of collegiate members of Mortar Board.
The National Office invites CAB to assist in the planning and execution of the national conference. CAB members are eager to meet the newest Mortar Board class and guide new presidents as they navigate the conference and prepare to lead their chapters in the next academic year.
What does CAB do?
A productive and valued member of the CAB will:
- attend monthly virtual meetings of the CAB
- work productively in between meetings to complete assignments and follow up on action items
- apply their knowledge of chapter operations in developing programming for the conference
- apply their experiences with Mortar Board and/or at the national conference in developing effective programming
- work to develop learning outcomes for the conference and apply programming accordingly
- help acquire/select presenters and sessions
- work collaboratively with other members of the CAB and staff
- be an ambassador for Mortar Board and the conference to chapters, advisors, and collegiate members.
CAB members will attend the national conference to oversee the event. Travel and accommodations will be covered by the National Office for in-person conferences.
Become a CAB member
Consider becoming a CAB member for the 2025 virtual National Leadership Conference (July 19 & 20). A member may apply for a position on the CAB by completing the online application linked below.
Application deadline is February 5th so don’t wait!
2024 CAB Members

Programming & Engagement Lead
McCaleb Hart (Texas Tech University, 2021)
Registration & Information Lead
Caitlyn Kant (Illinois State University, 2021)
Interactive Engagement Lead
Elizabeth Payton (Texas Tech University, 2023)2023 CAB members



2022 CAB members

Conference Program Lead
Kailey Jerome (University of North Dakota, 2019)
Team Lead, Social Media
Makayla Johnson (North Dakota State University, 2019)
Registration Lead
Caitlyn Kant (Illinois State University, 2021)
Whova App Lead
Marlene Michel (Berea College, 2021)2021 Conference staff

Conference Student Assistant
Olivia Morrison (The Ohio State University 2021)2020 CAB members

Team Lead, Whova App Lead
Alex Ballard (Chapman University, 2018)
Conference Program Lead
Jill Kleinkauf (Chapman University, 2018)
Promotion and Social Media Lead
Yessica Rodriguez (The University of Northern Colorado, 2019)