The SACES Executive Board is seeking nominations for the SACES President-Elect (2026-2029) and Secretary-elect (2026-2028).
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SACES President will serve a 3-year term. President-Elect (2026-2027), President (2027-2028), and Past-president (2028-2029).
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Secretary-elect will serve a 2-year term. Secretary-elect (2026-2027) and Secretary (2027-2028).
The board accepts nominations and self-nominations. If you are interested in running or nominating someone for one of these positions, please contact Dr. Isabel Farrell at past-president@saces.org. We also encourage you to review the operations manual on our website that includes an extensive list of each position's roles and responsibilities. Your SACES membership must be active for your application to be considered.
All applications shall be submitted in one file and should include the following:
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A 500-word statement of interest by answering the following questions:
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Provide a rationale for why you would like to serve in the desired position?
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What contribution(s) would you make as the SACES leader?
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Describe your commitment to counselor education and the values of the profession.
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Provide a description of your leadership style.
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Describe the experiences and skills you have to prepare you to fulfill the SACES leadership position's responsibilities.
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Current curriculum vita.
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A professional photo to be shared on the SACES website along with your candidate statements. SACES will only share your candidate statement(s) and photo on their website if the SACES EC selects you to appear on the election ballot.
Please title your file in the following format: SACES_(insert the desired position)_Your first and last name. Example:
SACES_forSACESPresident_Jane Smith
SACES_forSACESSecretary_John Smith
If nominating someone, please include their contact information so that I may be in touch with them to determine their interest in the nomination.
Nominations for these positions are due on August 1st, 2025.
Dr. Isabel Farrell
SACES Past-President
(2025-2026)
