Call for Board Nominations
Nominate someone (or yourself) to join the AWIS board
2025 Applications have now closed.
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AWIS is governed by a board of directors who have a wide range of experience, expertise, and core competencies that provide the strategic direction of the organization. The AWIS Nominating and Governance Committee is seeking to fill six (6) director positions on the AWIS National Governing Board whose three-year terms will run from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
The Nominating and Governance Committee utilizes a competency and multi-representational model for board member selection. The key competencies that are being prioritized this year include:
- representatives with insights and experience working in academia
- individuals with STEM industry experience
- insights into scientific workforce trends and policies
- prior experience in program development
- auditing and financial expertise
- marketing and/or sales development knowledge
Additionally, nominees with experience in nonprofit board and governance, STEM workforce knowledge, strategic planning and foresight, legal and advocacy issues, leading and influencing change, and fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are encouraged to apply.
The Role of the Board
The AWIS board will meet 4 times a year and set the direction of the organization. Board members are also expected to donate annually (the amount depends on your passion for the mission and your ability to give) and to utilize your social and professional networks to benefit AWIS initiatives.
Learn More About AWIS
Through your leadership with AWIS, you will impact and amplify the career achievements of women in the scientific workforce. Learn how board members collaborate with the Association’s executive leadership, operating committees, volunteers, and members.
Next Steps
- Review the full job description and required competencies.
- Download and complete the application.
- Submit the application by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 15, 2025. Applications for 2025 have now closed.
- Applications will be reviewed by the nominating Committee which is comprised of members of the existing AWIS Board.
- Nominating committee will share the slate and open member voting on May 19, 2025 through June 20, 2025.
- Voting will end and results will be announced at the Member Town Hall at 2 p.m. ET on June 20, 2025.
- Terms begin July 1, 2025. If you have questions, read the FAQ or contact awis@awis.org.