Partners & Memberships

Affinity is a member and actively involved with the Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA). AWMA is “a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that enhances knowledge and expertise by providing a neutral forum for technology exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach to more than 9000 environmental professionals in 65 countries.” One of Affinity’s Project Managers, Keith Gaydosh, is the Chair of the Northern Ohio Chapter of AWMA.

AASHE is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit association of colleges and universities that are working to create a sustainable future. Their mission is to empower higher education to lead the sustainability transformation. We do this by providing resources, professional development, and a network of support to enable institutions of higher education to model and advance sustainability in everything they do, from governance and operations to education and research.

Affinity has been a member of AASHE since 2008. We utilize AASHE resources including the Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (STARS) to assist our educational institution clients with sustainability.

Affinity Consultants, Inc. is a proud member of SAM, the System for Award Management. SAM is an Official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of:

• Central Contractor Registry (CCR)
• Federal Agency Registration (FedReg)
• Online Representations and Certifications Application
• Excluded Parties List System (EPLS)

Together, SAM streamlines and integrates processes, eliminates data redundancies, and reduces costs while providing improved capability.

Affinity is also a member of the General Services Administration (GSA), who offers private sector professional services, equipment, supplies, and IT to government organizations and the military. GSA also promotes management best practices and efficient government operations. Affinity is a proud associate.