BECOME AN AAAED MEMBER

With forty years of leadership, the AAAED’s dedicated mission for access, equity and diversity could not be accomplished without its members. The leadership of our members is reflected in their passion for this work and their tireless advocacy. The AAAED is here to provide a space for those seeking a community, an opportunity to network with members of your profession, or have your views heard by policymakers.

Member Benefits:

  • Have access to the online membership directory, member-only web pages and member listserv.
  • Discounts for the AAAED Annual National Conference and Regional Conferences that bring together nationally acclaimed experts our field. 
  • Discounts on registration for online training through the Professional Development & Training Institute (PDTI).
  • Access to the AAAED Career Center, a job board where members can upload their resume and have employers find them. 
  • Representation before federal agencies, courts, and Capitol Hill. AAAED files amicus curiae briefs before the Supreme Court, submits comments regarding federal agency rules, and meets with federal agency representatives, including: Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Department of Education. 

Member Categories:

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP

INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION ENROLLMENT

Large Institution/Business/Corporate/Government

(More than 500 employees) - Fee: $555 yearly

Large institutional membership allows you to register a group of 5 (or less) representatives in your organization who will have all of the rights and privileges of association membership. Each organization will have one vote and only one member can serve as an elected or appointed officer. 

Small Institution/Business/Corporate/Government

(Less than 500 employees) - Fee: $350 yearly

Small institutional membership allows you to register a group of 3 (or less) representatives in your organization who will have all of the rights and privileges of association membership. Each organization will have one vote and only one member can serve as an elected or appointed officer. 

Professional Organization Affiliate - Fee: $410 yearly

Professional organization affiliate membership is designed to include organizations that support the mission of AAAED. Generally, the members of these organizations do not serve as equal opportunity, diversity or affirmative action professionals. This membership will allow you to register a group of 3 (or less) representatives and will have access to membership benefits, however, they do not have voting privileges and may not be elected or appointed to an office. 

International Institutional Member - Fee: $555 yearly 

International institutional members may designate 2 individuals from within their institution to receive complimentary memberships and all discounts available to domestic AAAED members. International Institutional Members are defined as corporations, institutions of higher education, government agencies and non-profit organizations residing outside the United States, which include the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the US territories, including Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Designated representatives will have all of the rights and privileges of Association membership except for voting or holding national offices.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

INDIVIDUAL ENROLLMENT

Individual Practicing Professional - Fee: $175 yearly 

Practicing professional members serve as equal opportunity, diversity, affirmative action and human resources professionals, or are actively engaged in those professions. This membership grants you all of the rights and  privileges of membership. 

Individual Affiliate Member - Fee: $175 yearly 

Individual affiliate membership is designed to include those who support the mission of AAAED, but do not work as practicing equal opportunity, affirmative action, diversity or human resources professionals. This membership grants you access to membership benefits, however, they do not have voting privileges and may not be elected or appointed to an office. 

Retiree - Fee: $50 yearly 

Retiree membership is designed for retired individuals who have been active members and are not currently working in the equal opportunity, diversity, affirmative action and human resources profession. This membership allows retirees to stay connected with the profession and allows you to continue taking advantage of all rights and privileges of membership.  

Student - Fee: $25 yearly

Student membership includes registered, full-time, undergraduate or graduate students at an education institution. Students should be interested in, or actively engaged in, equal opportunity, diversity, affirmative action, human resources or a related field. They have access to membership benefits, however, they do not have voting privileges and may not be elected or appointed to an office. 

International Individual Member - Fee: $175 yearly 

International Individual Members are defined as individuals residing outside the United States, which include the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the US territories, including Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. International Individual Members may participate in AAAED activities with the exception of holding national offices or voting on matters of the Association. International Individual members may receive all other benefits of membership including discounts and access to the member listserv.