The SACES Executive Board is seeking nominations for the SACES President-Elect (2026-2029). SACES President will serve a 3-year term. President-Elect (2026-2027), President (2027-2028), and Past-president (2028-2029).

The board accepts nominations and self-nominations. If you are interested in running, 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. Requirements for President-elect are the following:

1. Live or teach at an institution in the SACES region. 

2. Demonstration of leadership skills as evidenced by active service to SACES region, and/or other professional counseling associations 

3. Demonstration of commitment to SACES as evidenced by any the following: 

   1. Service to SACES via at least one of the following positions: elected SACES officer, chair of SACES committee, or former graduate student representative. 

   2. Professional Member in good standing for at least 5 years (at time of nomination). 

   3. Bi-annual Conference Attendance 

4. May not hold any elected or appointed office that may present a conflict of interest during their whole term of service as SACES President. 

5. Demonstrated commitment to counselor education and supervision and the values of the profession. 

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:

1. A 500-word statement of interest by answering the following questions:

   1. Provide a rationale for why you would like to serve in the desired position? 

   2. What contribution(s) would you make as the SACES leader?

   3. Describe your commitment to counselor education and the values of the profession. 

   4. Provide a description of your leadership style.

   5. Describe the experiences and skills you have to prepare you to fulfill the SACES leadership position's responsibilities. 

2. Current curriculum vita.

3. 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_forSACESPresident_Jane 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.

Full nomination packets are due on August 15^th, 2025. 

Dr. Isabel Farrell 

SACES Past-President
(2025-2026)