President's Letter: May 2026
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
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The Nominating Committee will submit a recommended slate of candidates to the Board by mid-July
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The Board will review and approve the slate
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Members will receive an electronic ballot prior to August 1 to cast their vote
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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
President's Letter: April 2026
Dear Members,
This spring marks an important period of transition for both our chapter and the global coaching profession.
Last week, I attended the ICF Global Town Hall, where upcoming updates related to branding, accreditation standards, and professional expectations were previewed. The full release of these changes is expected on April 13. I encourage members — particularly accredited providers, educators, and mentor coaches — to remain attentive to forthcoming communications.
These developments signal the continued maturation of coaching worldwide, with increasing emphasis on developmental rigor, consistency in education, and strengthened support for coach growth. A phased implementation timeline extending through 2027 will allow for thoughtful alignment.
At the chapter level, we are focused on ensuring strong leadership continuity as we begin forming the 2026 Nominating Committee. This short-term governance effort is essential to sustaining the chapter’s effectiveness. If you feel called to contribute, I invite you to reach out.
We are also exploring opportunities to foster meaningful member connection this spring. If you are interested in helping to shape a chapter-wide or GETs-level gathering, we welcome your ideas and leadership.
As our profession continues to evolve, so too must we — grounded in stewardship, professionalism, and shared responsibility for its future.
More detailed updates will follow once the global announcements are formally released.
