Andrea Daub
Development Information Systems Manager
University of Southern Indiana

Volunteer roles for aasp:
Membership Operations committee volunteer March 2022 – December 2022, Membership Operations committee chair January 2023 – present

What motivates you to volunteer for aasp?
I was looking to add more volunteer experiences to my life in general as a way to give back and also to interact with others. There was no question in my mind that volunteering with aasp fit my role better than volunteering for other professional organizations. Also, I wanted to develop skills that I do not have the opportunity to work on in my current position.

What events or SUMMITs have you attended?
I’ve been to three in-person Summits – Chicago 2017, Chicago 2018, and New Orleans 2022. I try to attend webinars for continuing education.

What benefits do you and other members receive from attending aasp events?
I think being exposed to new ideas and ways of doing things is beneficial. I try to be a perpetual student (but I definitely could be better at it – especially applying what I learn). Seeing and hearing examples of how other institutions operate is eye-opening. I work in a very small shop in Indiana and the people in aasp are my people – the ones who speak my language and understand the challenges we face in our jobs. Attending in-person events can be therapeutic.

Do you have a memorable event or session you would like to comment on?
Two things. The first Summit I attended was in November 2017. The Chicago Hilton was decorated for Christmas and I really enjoyed the lobby decorations – especially the Christmas tree. Last year at Summit I ended up riding from the airport to the hotel on the shuttle with a fellow Hoosier aasp member I’d never met before. Small world indeed. We ended up grabbing a bite to eat and wandering around the French Quarter that afternoon.

Other than work and your involvement in aasp, what are your interests?
I used to run half marathons and even have a few marathons under my belt. Age caught up with me last year and my distance running days are over. I’m taking some time off and doing different classes at the gym. This past spring my family helped me redo the front landscaping at my house so I’m trying to keep all the plants alive. I also enjoy building Lego sets, dabbling with painting, and listening to music.