Join Us in Making a Difference – Become a Volunteer Today!

Are you passionate about creating positive change and making an impact in our community? CDCA is it’s community – YOU – and thrives on the energy and dedication of volunteers like you, who are the heart and soul of our mission. Volunteering with CDCA is more than just giving back—it's an opportunity to grow, connect with others, and be part of something larger than yourself.

• •  Be a Catalyst for Change: Your time and skills will directly contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives that address critical issues.
• •  Grow Personally and Professionally: Gain valuable experience, develop new skills, and connect with like-minded individuals committed to making a difference.
• •  Make Lasting Connections: Join a vibrant community of volunteers and supporters who share our mission to advocate for, preserve, strengthen, and grow the defense    industry through partnership and collaboration with stakeholders and our community.

• 1. Sign Up Today: See below for current opportunities and find a role that matches your interests then complete our simple volunteer interest form at the bottom of the page.
• 2. Spread the Word: Get to know our mission, learn about upcoming opportunities, and share our mission with those who might want to get involved.
• 3. Start Making an Impact: Dive into volunteer activities that match your interests and skills and start contributing to our mission.

Your involvement is crucial to our success. Together, we can drive positive change and be the premier advocate for the Defense Industrial Base.

Ready to get started? Join us today and be a part of the solution!

Thank you for your support!

Education and Workforce Development

Chair: Ronald Ravello
Co-Chair: Bambi Hoyt

The Education & Workforce Development Committee will enhance the technical capabilities of the association in support of local DOD organizations. The intent is to work with all levels of academia to promote education and workforce development in the DOD community from entry level to professional accreditation. It is responsible for generating student interest, funding various educational initiatives and creating outreach to regional academia. The committee will promote and administer the association’s summer internship program, promote initiatives for workforce development, and also maintain awareness and complement/support other initiatives that are being undertaken by other organizations. The committee will be responsible for the execution of educational and workforce development initiatives on behalf of the association.

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Events and Engagements

Chairs: Committee & Summit: Peter Woodhull, SBIOI: Camila Anderson
Summit: Gary Jaffe, SBIOI: Pete Van de Meulebroecke and Chris Cannavaro

The Events & Engagements Committee will plan, organize and execute all facets of CDCA sponsored events such as the quarterly SBIOIs and the annual Eastern Defense Summit.

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Membership and Partnerships

Chair: Bambi Hoyt
Co-Chair: Gabriel Bell

The Membership & Partnerships Committee promotes and encourages membership CDCA. The committee will work to retain our current membership base and recruit new memberships. The committee will collaborate with the other committees to assess and make recommendations on programs or services that will add value to the membership. The committee will also collaborate on new and innovative ways to improve the membership of the association. The committee will monitor all aspects of membership, including dues, membership structure, eligibility criteria, changes to membership categories, retention, bringing in new members and ensuring that the member’s experience meets everyone’s expectations. The committee will provide opportunities to engage at CDCA Summit, SBIOIs and other industry events to help facilitate engagements and information sharing between large businesses, small businesses, and Government stakeholders who may be interested in partnering on Federal opportunities.

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If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form, and we will contact you with more information on the volunteer opportunities with the CDCA!