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2026 Call for Nominations for the H.S.A. Board

Deadline for nominations: November 15th, 2026

General Elections: November 23 – December 22, 2026

HSA’s Nominations Committee invites member nominations and self-nominations for consideration for the positions listed below: 

• Vice President, one-year term as President Elect
• Board Member, three-year term;
  • Statement should describe at least one of the following areas you could lead and support :
    • Awards
    • Grants & Development
    • Communications and Public Programs
    • Membership

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Each nominee for Board membership

• must have been a member of HSA for three of the last five years
• must have attended two out of the last five HSA Conferences

Each nominee for Vice President

• must have been a member of HSA for three of the last five years
• must have attended two out of the last five HSA Conferences
• must have demonstrated significant commitment to HSA (i.e., served a prior Board term)

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POSITIONS TO BE FILLED

VICE PRESIDENT

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Vice President, elected by the membership, shall serve in that capacity for a term of one-year. The membership of the Association shall elect a new Vice President every year, by email ballot, according to the procedures prescribed in the By-Laws. The Vice-President assists the President and the Executive Director in the functioning and management of the organization and serves as Program Chair for the annual conference. They are a member of the Executive Committee that meets weekly.

Following the annual conference, the Vice President becomes President, serving a one-year term.

The President’s responsibilities include:

• Serve as HSA’s Chief Executive Officer, providing leadership and direction for HSA.
• Serve as the official spokesperson along with the Executive Director for the organization and HSA’s representative with other institutions, groups or individuals.
• Serve as Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
• Convene and preside over Board meetings and the annual business meeting.
• At the end of their term, the President along with the Executive Director shall submit a final report to the Board of Directors on the conference and activities of HSA.

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BOARD MEMBER 

BOARD OF DIRECTOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the organization’s mission, services, policies, and programs
• Attend all board and committee meetings and functions including monthly online meetings of the board.
• Lead your specific area as Committee Chair by holding regular meetings, moving projects forward, and growing our capacity
• Attend and actively participate in the Annual Conference and Spring Board Retreat
• Planning for annual conference and online events
• Serve on standing and ad hoc committees or task forces, and take on special assignments
• Support Working Groups
• Be a public advocate for the Association
• Keep up-to-date on major developments in Haitian Studies
• Grow and support the organization and its membership
• Carry out the fiduciary responsibilities of the board
• Serve a three-year term
• NOTE: Active participation and regular attendance is required to remain a member of the board in good standing.

Four (4) Areas of Focus for Open Board Member Positions

In your application materials, specify which of the following area(s) align with your specific qualifications and vision:

Awards

Organize nomination and review process for Book and HSA awards

Work on future development of HSA Awards program

Plan programs featuring awardees and nominees

Grants & Development

Translate all we do into a compelling narrative for sustained support

Apply strong organizational skills

Work on long term financial sustainability

Assist staff in preparing grant proposals and reports

Develop strategies to increase donors

Communications & Public Programs

Strengthen communication within organization, to membership, and public-facing venues

Coordinate updates to website

Manage the production of social media content

Coordinate and assess online programs

Coordinate translation and interpretation for events and documents

Membership

Manage nominations and elections for board membership

Coordinate mentorship programs (collaborate with Emerging Scholars)

Develop strategies for retention and recruitment of HSA members

Assess membership structures and benefits

Coordinate member volunteers

The Members of the Board of Directors of the Haitian Studies Association are elected by the general membership by electronic balloting and serve a three-year term.

• The Board is composed of elected and advisory members, as well as a student representative, who, in turn, elect the Secretary and Treasurer.
• The Officers of the Board of Directors are the President, Vice President, Secretary, Clerk and Treasurer.
• The Advisory Board is composed of the current Executive Director, the immediate Past President, and the Editor of the Journal of Haitian Studies (JOHS).
• Collectively, these members are the governing body of the Haitian Studies Association.

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NOMINATION PROCEDURES

Any member of the Haitian Studies Association may enter a nomination. Self-nominations are welcomed for those who meet the requirements. Board members may be nominated to run for re-election.

Application Submission Deadline – November 15

Nomination materials (in English, French, or Kreyòl) should include:

• A brief statement (400 words maximum) describing expertise, experience, and interest in Haitian Studies, as well as what you would bring to the organization as a Board Member in the specific position and area(s) for which you are applying
• A recent CV
• A short biography (200 words maximum)
• One (1) headshot

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ELECTION PROCEDURES

Electronic ballots will be made available from November 23 to December 22, 2026.

The newly elected Board Members will be announced by email. New Board Members’ terms will be effective January 1, 2027.

To enter a nomination or self-nomination, please complete the form here or below.

Current Board of Directors

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