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President's Letter: May 2026

Posted by EmilyDyer on 04/22/2026 12:00 am  

Leadership Continuity: 2026 Nominating Committee Underway

Dear Members,

As part of our ongoing commitment to strong governance and continuity, I’m pleased to share that our 2026 Nominating Committee is now in place.

Dale Beaman, Ebonie Cossbert, and Leila Wallut are leading this effort, with Della Shaw serving as Board liaison, providing context and supporting outreach across our network.

The committee has been tasked with identifying talent within our chapter—members who are interested in being considered for the upcoming Board term. This is a focused and important effort to ensure we continue to build a strong and sustainable leadership pipeline.

Over the coming weeks, you may hear from Dale, Ebonie, or Leila as they connect with members to explore interest and readiness for Board service. I encourage you to consider these conversations thoughtfully and welcome the opportunity to contribute.

The upcoming Board term will run from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2028.

What to Expect

  • The Nominating Committee will submit a recommended slate of candidates to the Board by mid-July

  • The Board will review and approve the slate

  • Members will receive an electronic ballot prior to August 1 to cast their vote

  • The newly elected Board will be installed at the Annual Meeting

We are excited to welcome new talent into leadership and continue building on the strong foundation of our chapter.

Thank you, as always, for your engagement and support.

Warm regards,

Jennifer Torres