​NaRCAD is proud to announce the upcoming 2023 Peer Connection Program, serving the AD Community by bringing us all closer, one connection at a time. Through careful curation of peer matches, our mission is to connect community members with a like-minded peer with similar goals, to facilitate the sharing of best practices and experiences through meaningful 1:1 discussions. Please note that this is not a mentorship program, but rather a chance to network with members of the growing AD Community. We accept a maximum of 2 participants per organization or per grant/project. 

To be eligible for the Peer Connection Program:
  • You must have at least one (1) year of AD-specific experience.
  • You must be either a detailer and/or an AD program manager. 

Program Expectations:
  • Peer Matches will self-schedule to meet three (3) times through video, phone, or e-mail from April - October, with suggested discussion prompts sent throughout the duration of the program.
  • Three (3) Gathering webinars will be hosted throughout the program to bring the cohort together for further facilitated discussion and a chance to connect with more peers.
  • The total time commitment will be six (6) hours across 6 months. 

Former participants are welcome to reapply, newcomers will be prioritized in event of high demand. 
"You're going to get tips, insights, and resources to get you started in a welcoming environment. This is a field where you never stop learning so it’s not only an opportunity to share lessons learned, but to learn from others as well."
​- Cheryl Radeloff , NaRCAD Peer Connection Program 2021
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Read more about Cheryl's experience during
​NaRCAD's Peer Connection Program.
Timeline:
April 3, 2023: Participants informed of their peer matches.
April 26, 2023 @ 2pm ET: Mandatory Kick-Off meeting with the Peer Connection 2023 Cohort
April - October: Peer matches self-schedule at least 3 meetings to discuss goals, best practices, and experiences. 
July 19, 2023 @ 2pm ET: Mid-Program Gathering 
October: Program Closing Gathering Webinar, Date and Time TBD. 

Peer Connection Program Resources:
Icebreakers:
Discussion Topics and Questions:
Discussion Forum
  • Want to get to know other people in your peer connection cohort? We have a private Peer Connection thread to function as a space to continue the conversation with peers from all over the world. 

Questions? Email us at narcad@bmc.org