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Meet Our Board.
Our Board of Directors supports ASDP as volunteers and exclusively includes full-time Supplier Diversity Professionals. The Board is responsible for strategic planning, managing the Committee Members, executing all ASDP decisions, ensuring long-term financial stability, and advancing ASDP’s mission.
ASDP’s Board meets on a monthly basis, evaluating the organization and the current needs of the supplier diversity community. The Board focuses on ways to increase ASDP’s reach in order to educate as many Supplier Diversity Professionals as possible. As a non-profit organization, ASDP’s focus is on providing the best quality education for its certified members.
Claudia Jara
ASDP Outreach and Conference Officer
Supplier Diversity Representative
Lockheed Martin
events@asdp.us
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Tina Wang
ASDP Treasurer
Small Business Liaison Officer
Leidos Biomedical Research
treasurer@asdp.us
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Pat McHugh
ASDP Education Chair
Supplier Diversity Representative
(Retired) Lockheed Martin
education@asdp.us
Yadira Beltre
ASDP Secretary
Executive Director, Small Business Liaison Officer
CACI International
secretary@asdp.us
Meet Our Team.
The ASDP team is passionate about sharing knowledge and experience with other professionals
“A great training experience for Small Business Liaison Officers. Come ready to learn, share ideas, and connect with others in the field.”
“This course is valuable for both beginners and experienced professionals. The instructors and attendees are all passionate about supporting small business programs.”
“The class provides the knowledge and tools needed to strengthen a small business program. It’s a valuable resource for both new and experienced Small Business Liaison Officers, with plenty of opportunities to learn and network.”
“One of the best professional training courses I’ve attended—informative, engaging, and practical.”
“As a growing aerospace supplier transitioning from a small to a large business, we needed guidance on meeting customer requirements. This training gave us a strong starting point for building the right processes within our small business program.”
“I’m grateful my organization supported us in taking this course. After seven years as a Small Business Liaison Officer, I still learned new information while also refreshing key concepts. The training was informative, timely, and very well done.”
“This is the most valuable and detailed training I’ve completed for my role as a Small Business Liaison Officer. I’m very glad I discovered ASDP.”
“Whether you are new to the Small Business Liaison Officer role or taking on new responsibilities, this course provides the tools and confidence to succeed. The networking opportunities are also extremely valuable.”
“The training was excellent from start to finish. The instructors were knowledgeable, engaging, and brought great energy to the sessions.”
“The ASDP training offered a detailed overview of important rules and regulations while also creating meaningful networking opportunities with other professionals in the field.”
“This was my fourth recertification, and I still walked away with new insights. The instructors are excellent, the topics are relevant, and the networking opportunities are always worthwhile.”
“The classroom discussions and group activities made the learning experience very engaging. The instructors brought deep industry knowledge, and connecting with other small business program professionals was a major benefit.”