Embrace Society Leadership: Submit Your Interest by November 10

October 14, 2024

Calling all movers and shakers! Are you passionate about making a difference? Seize the chance to become a leader and elevate your impact by volunteering to run for office in 2026 within divisions, sections, boards of directors, or as Society president.

Aspiring graduate student and early career members, this is especially your invitation to run for board representative seats. Join us in shaping the future direction of our Societies. Your insights matter and your leadership can make waves. Dive into the world of leadership and embark on a journey that promises growth, influence, and lasting change.

Empower Change Through Diversity

At the core of our mission lies a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage you to actively seek and extend this opportunity to women, underrepresented minorities, and members of historically marginalized communities.

2026 leadership positions available

ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Presidents‐Elect
ASA Section Vice‐Chairs; CSSA and SSSA Division Chairs‐Elect
ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Boards of Directors Representatives
Graduate Student Boards of Directors
Representatives: ASA, CSSA, SSSA
Early Career Boards of Directors Representatives: ASA, SSSA

Claim Your Spot by November 10

Ready to learn more or know someone who is? Just let us know if you, or someone you know, is interested by November 10. You can do this by contacting the section or division chairs or by contacting the Society presidents: ASA—Kristen Veum (kristen.veum@usda.gov), CSSA—Kim Garland‐Campbell (kim.garland-campbell@usda.gov), or SSSA—Michael Thompson (mlthomps@iastate.edu). Learn more about the positions available, roles, responsibilities, and expectations of time commitments at agronomy.org/elections, crops.org/elections, or soils.org/elections.

Nominating committees will review and select the final candidates to run on the ballot for each office. The elections take place in March 2025. All elected candidates will take office on Jan. 1, 2026.

Have questions? Contact Director of Governance Sara Uttech at 608‐268‐4948 or suttech@sciencesocieties.org.

“Serving on the board as president was one of the greatest honors of my life. I would highly recommend throwing your hat in the ring for any of these roles. I especially encourage underrepresented and earlier career members to consider these opportunities. Our scientific Society is changing and will continue to change—please help guide it while growing your professional leadership capacity.”
— Seth Murray, CSSA Past President

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