Dear Colleague,
The AACE Nominating Committee is seeking nominees for open Officer and Board of Directors positions for 2027. All AACE members are encouraged to self-nominate or recommend other qualified members.
Open Positions
The Nominating Committee will review nominations for the following Officer positions for a one-year term (January 1 – December 31, 2027):
- President Elect (which will automatically succeed to President on January 1, 2028)
- Treasurer
- Secretary
Board of Directors – The Nominating Committee will also review nominations for six (6) open positions on the Board for a three-year term (2027-2029), and one (1) one-year term (2027).
Click here for a list of current AACE Officers.
Important Dates and Timeline
The official Call for Nominations for Officer and Board of Directors are open from June 3 - July 3, 2026. Candidate interviews will be held September 22, 23, 24, 28, 2026. In late November to early December 2026, the final determinations will be made, and Nominees will be notified. January 1, 2027, is the start of 2027 Association Year (Officers/newly-elected Board members assume positions).
The deadline to submit a nomination is July 3, 2026.
In accordance with the AACE Bylaws, the Nominating Committee will review the nominations and will submit directly to the AACE Board of Directors a single slate of candidates for open Officer and Board positions to consider for election.
The Nominating Committee wants to consider every deserving AACE member, and your interest and participation in this important process are greatly appreciated.
Position Descriptions – Duties & Responsiblities
Click here for a description of the duties and responsibilities for Officers & Board Members.
Criteria Areas & Key Attributes of a Successful Officer and Board Candidate
The nomination criteria for a Board member balances a mix of background and attributes, reflecting the diversity and inclusion in AACE membership, thought and perspectives.
The AACE Nominating Committee is charged with presenting a slate of nominees annually for openings on the Board of Directors and for Officers. Committee members will use the following criteria, background and attributes to evaluate, identify and recommend the most suitable candidates. Learn more about the background and attributes of AACE Officers and Board Members.
Candidates must meet the requirements below.
- AACE member in good standing for three (3) consecutive years prior to taking office.
- Engaged membership – Must be at the highest membership tier as determined for one (1) year prior to taking office and remain at the highest membership tier for the duration of the term on the Board.
- Self-nominations are accepted.
- Executive Committee and Board of Directors – Must be willing to serve the term of the open position and carry out the duties and responsibilities for Officers and Board Members.
Nominations:
- Please confirm that the person you are nominating is willing to make the commitment to serve.
- Submit the name AND a letter of recommendation. The nominating letter should include comments about why you feel the candidate demonstrates the ability, experience, commitment, and collegiality to represent the needs and concerns of our members and their patients and to continue the successes that AACE has achieved.
- An AACE member can only submit one letter of nomination per position (e.g., one nomination letter per Officer position).
Self-Nominations:
- Please submit your name and a letter of support from an AACE Member not currently serving on the Executive Committee or Nominating Committee.
Once eligibility for a Board or Officer position is confirmed, the Nominating Committee will contact nominees with instructions for accessing the online AACE Nomination Submission site. Nominees will be required to submit the following:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Your CV must be specific, including start and finish dates for all training and professional experience as well as any additional, time-sensitive information. All listed training periods must be verified by an accompanying certificate that indicates the start and completion dates. Failure to include this information will result in the rejection of your application. Please refer to the link below for guidance on preparing your Curriculum Vitae: https://www.aamc.org/learn-network/affinity-groups/orr/curriculum-vitae.
- Membership Dues – Candidates must have completed a minimum of three (3) consecutive years of active, dues-paying membership, in accordance with the AACE Bylaws.
- The current year’s dues must be paid by January 31.
- The upcoming year’s dues may not be applied toward the three-year requirement.
- If dues are not paid for any given year, the three-year consecutive requirement resets. Applicants are strongly encouraged to confirm their membership status with the AACE Membership Department prior to submission.
- Short Biography
- Letter of Recommendation
- Responses to the following questions:
- Why would you like to serve as an Officer or Board Member?
- What contributions will you bring to the Board?
- What is your vision for AACE?
- What is your personal philosophy related to diversity, equity and inclusion?
AACE Nominating Committee
- Dr. Scott Isaacs – Chair
- Dr. Dace Trence – Ex Officio, AACE President (Non-Voting)
- Dr. Leslie Eldeiry – Invited Guest, President Elect (Non-Voting)
- Johnnie White – Ex Officio, Chief Executive Officer (Non-Voting)
- Dr. Susan Samson – Member
- Dr. Cheryl Rosenfeld – Member
- Dr. Sandy Bassin – BLOOM Representative
- Dr. Aman Rajpal – At–Large Member
- Dr. Erica A. Giraldi – At–Large Member
- Dr. Sarah Nadeem – At–Large Member
Remember, if you would like to nominate a member now please:
- Confirm that the person you are nominating is willing to make the commitment to serve.
- Prepared a letter of recommendation.