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The future of both NCFR and Family Science are inextricably tied to the quality and dedication of our leaders. Thanks to the strategic vision and perseverance of our leadership, we have made tremendous strides toward our mission of strengthening families. We need your help to keep up this momentum. As we approach the 2021 NCFR Annual Conference in November, there are two ways you can assist the Elections Council. First, think about the leadership opportunities in NCFR that might be a good match for you. Speak with colleagues, mentors, section leaders, or Elections Council members about your desire to serve and your willingness to be nominated for a position. Second, consider nominating colleagues who you think would be a good match for the positions available in the next election cycle:

• Board of Directors President-elect (2023–2025, President 2025–2027), one position

• Board Member-at-Large (2023–2026), three positions

• Affiliate Councils President-elect (2023–2025), one position

• Students and New Professionals Board Representative-elect (2023–2024, Board SNP Representative 2024–2026), one position

• Elections Council members (2023–2026), two positions

• Fellows Committee Member (2023-2026), one position

• Inclusion and Diversity Committee Member-at-Large (2023–2026), three positions

• Inclusion and Diversity Committee Students and New Professional Representative (2023–2025), one position

• Conference Program chair-elect (2023–2024, program chair for 2025 conference), one board-appointed position

The election cycle begins each year at the annual conference, when we ask members, sections, and focus groups to nominate potential candidates for the organizational-level positions that need to be filled.

Submit your nominations here

In the spring of 2022, the Elections Council will meet to identify and discuss possible candidates for 2023 who have been identified by nomination or who have previously served in leadership positions. We consider the experience of individual candidates and ensure that the overall slate reflects the strength and diversity of the entire NCFR membership and that reflects and promotes the mission and goals of NCFR.

The Elections Council’s responsibility is to help NCFR members match their leadership abilities to the opportunities that abound within our organization. We take seriously the NCFR Board of Directors’ charge to find the right people who are willing to have their names placed on the ballot each year. We are guided by the operating values outlined in the NCFR bylaws and the Elections Council policies and procedures. We are excited about the possibilities for future leadership and hope you consider being a part of it.

NCFR Elections Council Co-chairs, Cassandra Dorius and Ani Yazedjian (2021); Jenifer M. McGuire and Lorey Ann Wheeler (2022); Jessica Fish and Kevin Shafer (2023); of the NCFR Elections Council; and Roudi Nazarinia Roy, Board Liaison to the Elections Council