ANAC is seeking visionary leaders to help shape and strengthen our organization through volunteer service on the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee. Open positions for 2026 include the Secretary role, three Directors-at-Large positions and three Nominating Committee positions.

These volunteer leadership roles play an important part in guiding ANAC’s strategic direction and supporting the continued growth of the organization. ANAC values leadership perspectives that reflect the diversity of our membership, professional experiences, care settings and communities impacted by HIV.

We have updated our nominations process to include a personal statement and personal responses; therefore, this is a self-nomination form.

The open positions in 2026 have very specific requirements. Please review them below and, if applicable, consider nominating yourself or sharing with a colleague.

Current open positions:

• Secretary
• Directors-at-Large (3)
• Nominating Committee (3)

The deadline for nominations is June 8. Once nominations are submitted, ANAC will confirm eligibility. The Nominations Committee will review materials and prepare the final slate. Elections will be held this summer, with results announced at the end of August.

Eligibility

ANAC members eligible to serve at the National level shall have been voting members at the National level for at least two years immediately prior to assuming office.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• The Secretary shall have served at least two years on the National ANAC Board of Directors; a national committee, task force, editorial board, or interest group; and/or in a local chapter as a member of the Board of Directors.
• Directors shall have served at least two years on ANAC committees, task forces, editorial boards, interest groups and/or as voting members of local chapter Boards of Directors.
• The Nominating Committee members must be current ANAC members. A Nominating Committee member shall not be a candidate for any elected position during their term of on the committee.

Descriptions for Open Positions

Secretary: Three-year term Nov. 2026 - Nov. 2029

The Secretary is responsible for producing and distributing accurate minutes of all Board meetings within one month of the date of the meeting, and for maintaining accurate and complete records of other meetings, assists with archiving Association minutes and documents. The Secretary also works with the Executive Director to review and update the Organizational Manual on an annual basis and presents substantive revisions to the Board of Directors for approval. More information.

Director-at-Large: Three-year term Nov. 2026 - Nov. 2029

The six Directors-at-Large function as vital sources of information and communication between ANAC and external entities, as well as between the Board of Directors, ANAC Committees, Task Forces, Editorial Boards and the general membership. More information. 

Nominating Committee: Two-year term Nov 2026 - Nov 2028

The term of office for committee membership shall be two years, with the option for a second two-year term. The total maximum term for Nominating Committee member cannot exceed four years. The Nominating Committee shall oversee all election procedures. More information.