The 2025 Call for Nominations for the Board of Directors of SIETAR USA is now open. We invite all members to step up and join us in the leadership of our organization. We are committed to developing a diverse and dynamic Board team that leads, inspires and connects with all our members, helping to transform and sustain our intercultural community into the future.
All SIETAR USA members are invited to participate in the nominations process and to vote for candidates. We also welcome you to bring energy and creative ideas by getting involved in our project teams. It is up to all of us to create a professional society that best serves our individual and community needs, and that promotes intercultural understanding with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. You may nominate yourself or another member of the organization. Any candidate for Board positions must meet the general board criteria posted on our web site in addition to the role-specific requirements listed in each position description.
SIETAR USA Mission Statement
The mission of SIETAR USA is to provide an interdisciplinary community of educators, trainers, and researchers that nurtures and supports transformational growth, intercultural understanding, and professional interchange with a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice.
PRESIDENT-ELECT (This is a 4-Year Commitment: 1-Year as President-Elect January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026; followed by a 2-Year Term as President; followed by a 1-Year Term as Immediate Past President)
The President-Elect is a member of the Executive Committee and is an officer of the Board. The President-Elect will succeed the President and will preside when the President is absent. In preparation for their term of office as president, the President-Elect will attend Board meetings, support the president’s initiatives and familiarize themselves with the Bylaws and Standing Rules, policies, procedures and the financial status of the Society. A key responsibility of the President-Elect is to co-chair of the Nominations and Elections Committee, working with the Leadership Development Director to identify, recruit and vet potential Board members as part of the nominations and elections process. The year of preparation should be used to determine new initiatives or innovations in society processes and activities to be ready to put them in place as early as possible in their term of office.
SECRETARY (3-Year Term January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028)
The Secretary is a member of the Executive Committee and is an officer of the Board. The Secretary is responsible for maintaining the policies of the Society as specified by the Bylaws and Standing Rules. As the individual in charge of the records of the Society and working with the Administrative Officer, the Secretary keeps the minutes and attendance at Board meetings, ensures that notices as directed by the Executive Committee and the Board are sent out in a timely manner, and oversees the document retention and destruction policy to ensure that Society documents are protected appropriately.
TREASURER (3-Year Term January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028)
The Treasurer is a member of the Executive Committee and is an officer of the Board. The Treasurer is responsible for oversight of the financial details of the Society. As the individual responsible for maintaining the financial accounts and records, the Treasurer works closely with the Administrative Officer to ensure the fiscal integrity of the Society. The Treasurer is instrumental in providing research and general knowledge to influence fiduciary decisions regarding how SIETAR USA will use its funds. Primary responsibilities of the Treasurer are to prepare the annual budget, approve expenses, monitor the accounts, and prepare financial reports as required.
LOCAL GROUPS COORDINATION (3-Year Term January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028)
The Local Groups Coordination Director is the point of contact between the SIETAR USA Board of Directors and the Local Groups. The Local Groups Director is responsible for providing support and encouragement to existing Local Groups, and for assisting and supporting leaders who want to establish a Local Group in their area.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (2-Year Term January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027)
The Professional Development Portfolio Director is responsible for developing and monitoring a program of information and opportunities that sustain the professional development of the membership. The Director will explore how the professional needs of the membership can be met through activities sponsored and/or supported by SIETAR USA. The Director of this Portfolio will have conference-related responsibilities such as reviewing proposals, sourcing speakers and working with the conference chairs to develop the conference program. The Director of this Portfolio is encouraged to establish a committee to support the work.
SPONSORSHIP PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (1-Year Term January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026)
The Sponsor Development Director is responsible for bridging individuals, companies and institutions with SIETAR USA to provide supporting funds for the annual conference and other activities throughout the year. The Director of this Portfolio will initiate, direct and support the relationships with sponsors and association partners, highlighting their support and providing them with good value for their investment in SIETAR USA. This Director is encouraged to establish two committees to focus on a. conference sponsorship activities and b. supporters to provide a financial foundation for other society activities.
Detailed position descriptions for these roles are available on the SIETAR USA website.
All nominations must be submitted in writing by e-mail to info@sietarusa.org and boardleadership@sietarusa.org. Please email both addresses by Friday, October 10, 2025 at 5PM PST.
Please be sure to include your resume or CV and a brief statement of intent that addresses the following:
- Why do you want to serve on the SIETAR USA Board of Directors?
- What do you consider the primary strength(s) or skill(s) you bring to SIETAR USA?
- What are your vision and objectives if elected as director for your portfolio of choice?
Process
The Nominations Committee identifies candidates through a nomination process for each position based on the required skill and knowledge sets needed for each position. The Slate is then announced to the members of SIETAR USA. If there is more than one candidate for a position, an election will be held.
Term of Service
Board members will serve a three-year term starting January 1, 2026 and carry responsibilities for the portfolio for which they were elected.
Note that the role of Professional Development for the 2025 election is a commitment of two (2) years to fulfill and complete the term that began January 1, 2024. Sponsor Partnership Development for the 2025 election is a commitment of one (1) year to fulfill and complete the term that began January 1, 2024. Upon completion of a three-year term, every board member can choose to self-nominate for three more years of the same or a different board position and go through the nomination process as any new candidate would during that same nomination cycle. According to the Bylaws, SIETAR USA Board membership generally cannot exceed nine (9) consecutive years.
General Duties of Members of the Board of Directors
Board members serve a three-year term (unless noted otherwise) and carry responsibilities for the portfolio to which they are appointed.
Board members must sign and abide by the Board Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest documents. As with all members of the Society, they are encouraged to support and sign the Living Code of Ethics.
Board members are expected to attend the SIETAR USA Annual Conference, the Annual Board Meeting (a one-day in-person meeting before or after the conference), and the Board of Directors Annual Retreat (a three-day business meeting generally held each year in February or March).
Board members are expected to participate in monthly Board of Directors teleconference meetings.
We look forward to your responses to this Call for Nominations and your participation in this process. Feel free to contact us with any questions at boardleadership@sietarusa.org or info@sietarusa.org.
Thank you for supporting SIETAR USA!
Elmer Dixon
SIETAR USA Immediate Past President &
Nominations Committee Co-Chair
Jon DeVries
SIETAR USA Leadership Development Director
and Nominations Committee Co-Chair
By submitting your statement, you agree to serve out your full term and to abide by the Bylaws of SIETAR USA if selected.
