AURORA BOREALIS BRANCH
Committees
Twelve committees drive the heartbeat of the Aurora Borealis Branch — from readiness and athletics to outreach and advocacy. Find your fit and get involved.
Officer Development Forum
To promote development of officers and inspire esprit de corps through various topic discussions and presentations that encourage mutual learning and shared practices.
Chair
LCDR Erin Green
Officer role in the committee
LCDR Pamela Finch
Publications
Brief Description of the committee.
Chair
CAPT Anne Marie Bott
Officer role in the committee
CDR Erin Naber
Uniform Committee
Chair
LT Kobe Thammavongsa
Membership
Brief Description of the committee.
Chair
CDR Jessica Thompson
Officer role in the committee
LCDR Rosecelie Benigno
Website
Maintains and develops the branch website, keeping event calendars, member resources, and the document library current, so officers always have one reliable place to find branch information.
Chair
LT Corbyn Navas
Social Media
Brief Description of the committee.
Chair
CDR Catherine Arnatt
Officer role in the committee
LCDR Deidre Abellada
Readiness Advocacy Team
Brief Description of the committee.
Chair
LCDR Whitney Summers
Promotion/Retirement
Brief Description of the committee.
Chair
CAPT Juanita Luna-Greene
Officer role in the committee
LCDR Kim Warren
Officer role in the committee
LCDR Paula Ayojiak
Community Outreach
Brief Description of the committee.
Chair
LT Erika Thammavongsa
Officer role in the committee
LT Kobe Thammavongsa
PHS Athletics
Brief Description of the committee.
Chair
LT Tia Hale
Officer role in the committee
LT Christian Pankhurst
Social Committee
Social Events Committee positively supports and inspires esprit de corps of the COA Aurora Borealis Branch through planning officer social events.
Chair
CDR LeAnn Byers
Officer role in the committee
LT Victoria Mahon
Legislative Affairs Committee
Works to advocate for legislative improvements for Commissioned Corps officers and retirees at the local, state, and national level.
Chair
CDR Jennifer Harlos