OASL's administrative staff include the Executive Director, Senior High Director, and Middle Level Co-Directors. As career educators, these individuals are responsible for the daily operations of the organization and for the design and delivery of our student leadership programs. The organization is also supported by a volunteer Social Media & Communications Coordinator and Website Administrator.

Purpose and Mission:

The State Board of Advisors serves as an advisory board positioned to give advice and consent to the OASL Leadership Team and the OASL Board of Representatives. This State Board of Advisors will compromise of experienced leaders, educators, and professionals, the board is dedicated to enhancing the overall effectiveness and impact of OASL.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Guidance:

Collaborate with the Executive Board to develop and refine long-term organizational goals.

Provide expert insights and recommendations on key strategic initiatives.

Advice and Consent

Establish Policies for governing the Association.

Adopt a budget annually for the Association provided by the Executive Director

Legislate any business of the Association not otherwise delegated in this Constitution.

Determine, initiate, and develop activities and procedures which are in the best interests of the Association

Networking:

Leverage personal and professional networks to establish connections beneficial to OASL.

Explore partnership opportunities with external organizations and entities.

Program Evaluation:

Assess the impact and effectiveness of existing OASL programs and initiatives.

Provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement.

Resource Mobilization:

Contribute to fundraising efforts by identifying potential sponsors and donors.

Assist in securing resources to support OASL's mission and activities.

Composition:

The State Board of Advisors is composed of distinguished individuals with a passion for student leadership, education, and community impact. Members are selected based on their proven leadership, expertise, and commitment to OASL's mission.

The OASL State Programming Board includes both elected and appointed representatives responsible for overall governance and organizational strategy. Students and student organization advisors from member schools are eligible for elected positions on the board. Additional community members and alumni may also be appointed for their particular subject-matter expertise that fills an identified organizational need. The OASL Executive Director and Program Directors serve as non-voting members of the Programming Board

We have cultivated an expert volunteer team of adult coordinators and high school/college students to facilitate OASL's Student Leadership Programs. Our staff members engage in year-round training on program curriculum, facilitation skills, group development, leadership models and approaches, and diversity and inclusion. We are proud of our strong peer education model that sits at the heart of our success in developing student leadership capacity and efficacy.