All nominees for the ISSTD 2024 Board of Directors must complete this form in order to be considered as a candidate. Please complete this form and all required uploads by 11:59pm ET US on September 30, 2023.
Nominees must be endorsed by two ISSTD members in good standing using
this form. Endorsements must also be received by 11:59pm ET US on September 30, 2023.
Open Positions
President-Elect
Term of office is one year starting January 1, 2024, followed by a one-year term as President, and then a one-year term as Immediate Past President. In order to take up the office of President-Elect a minimum of one year service on the Board is a prerequisite.
Director Member (multiple openings)
Term of office is three years. Starting January 1. 2024. Directors may hold two consecutive terms.
Requirements for Candidacy
ISSTD is seeking individuals who are:
- Current members of ISSTD who have sustained membership for at least the past 3 consecutive years.
- Dependable and hard working
- Known for their ethical practice in the field of trauma and dissociation
Highly-Rated Nominees
- Work and play well with others
- Work well as part of a team and are able build a consensus
- Have a history of ISSTD committee membership or participation in other ISSTD activities
- Have an interest in the overall well-being and growth of ISSTD, not just in particular projects
- Are committed to working hard to ensure the future of ISSTD
- Have previous non-profit organization board experience
- Have no conflicts of interest
Commitments for Board Members
- Candidates who are elected must attend the in person Board of Directors meeting that takes place at the annual conference each year of their term. The next in person Board Meeting is scheduled in Frisco, TX on March 20, 2023.
- Elected candidates must become familiar with current ISSTD issues before attending the Board of Directors meeting at the ISSTD Annual Conference.General Orientation and Finance Orientation dates will be announced post-election and will take place prior to this first board meeting.
- Elected candidates must have email access in order to stay involved in the online community for the Board of Directors.
For a full list of the roles and responsibilities of member of the Board of Directors, click here.
