NODA Communities are designed to create a sense of belonging to the Association and member engagement by allowing for connections centering around professional responsibilities and roles, institutional types, personal identities, geographic areas, and other commonalities. Communities provide members with regular connection points throughout the year to create and strengthen relationships, foster the sharing of best practices and research, enhance the Orientation, Transition, and Retention field, and extend learning beyond the Annual Conference. They were intentionally proposed, designed, and created to meet NODA’s members’ needs.