Why Serve on the SNEB Board?

Serving on the SNEB Board of Directors is an opportunity to help shape the future of nutrition education, strengthen a professional community, and advance a mission that makes a difference.

Board service allows you to share your expertise, contribute to strategic priorities, build relationships with colleagues across disciplines, and help ensure SNEB continues to meet the evolving needs of its members and the communities they serve.

Whether you bring experience, fresh perspectives, or a passion for nutrition education, your leadership can help move SNEB forward.

SNEB Board of Directors at SNEB 2026 in Washington D.C.

How to Serve

As of October 2025, SNEB uses a slate-based election process. The Nominating Committee develops a unified slate of qualified nominees for all open officer and director positions, considering the Society’s diversity, strategic priorities, and needed competencies. The Board endorses the slate before it is presented to members for an electronic yes-or-no vote. If the slate is not approved, a revised slate is presented within 45 days.

Both nominators and nominees must be current SNEB members. Candidates for President, President-Elect, and Treasurer must have completed at least one term on the Board or as chair of a standing committee. Board members and officers may not serve simultaneously as Division Chairs. The Board endorses the slate before it is presented to members for a “yes” or “no” vote by electronic ballot. If the slate is not approved, a revised version will be presented within 45 days. Both nominators and nominees must be current SNEB members.  

Below, you’ll find descriptions of each position for the 2027 election, including time commitments and term lengths. 

Nominations are being accepted November 1, 2026– January 20, 2027. 

  • 3-year term: 
    • August 1, 2027– July 31, 2028: Vice President and Division Liaison 
    • August 1, 2028– July 31, 2029: President-Elect 
    • August 1, 2029– July 31, 2030: President 
  • Time commitment, approximately 10 hours per month, including: 
    • Regular Board of Directors/Executive Committee meetings 
    • Regular Division leadership meetings 
    • Conference Planning Committee meetings 
  • Responsibilities: 
    • Ensure compliance with organizational bylaws and governance policies. 
    • Consider and vote on board motions, SNEB positions, etc. 
    • Serve as Board Liaison to the Divisions 
    • Serve as Division Liaison on the Conference Planning Committee 
    • Attend the International Conference each year, including the in-person Board and Executive Committee meetings. 
  • Note: Nominees for President, President-Elect, and Treasurer must have previously served at least one term as a Board member or as Chair of a standing committee. 

3-year term, August 1, 2027 – July 31, 2030

Time commitment, approximately 4 hours per month, including: 

  • Regular Board of Directors meetings 
  • Regular committee meetings for your assigned committee as board liaison 

Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure compliance with organizational bylaws and governance policies. 
  • Consider and vote on board motions, SNEB positions, etc. 
  • Serve as Board Liaison to at least one committee 
  • Attend the International Conference each year, including the in-person Board and Executive Committee meetings 

  • 2-year term, August 1, 2027– July 31, 2029
  • Time commitment: approximately 10 hours per year 
  • Responsibilities: 
    • Review nominations for open positions 
    • In concert with fellow committee members, select the final slate of candidates for membership vote 
    • Ensure compliance with organizational bylaws and policies as they pertain to nominations and elections 
    • Recommend changes to nomination policies and procedures to the Board of Directors as needed 
    • Attendance at the International Conference is strongly encouraged 

  • 2-year term: 
    • August 1, 2027– July 31, 2028: Chair-Elect 
    • August 1, 2028– July 31, 2029: Chair 
  • Time commitment: approximately 2 hour per month, including: 
    • Regular SNEB Board Meetings as a non-voting ex-officio member 
    • Regular Membership Committee meetings 
  • Responsibilities, in concert with the committee: 
    • Develop and implement strategies to recruit and retain members. 
    • Organize initiatives to enhance member benefits and satisfaction 
    • Attendance at the International Conference is strongly encouraged 

  • 3-year term: 
    • August 1, 2027– July 31, 2028: Chair-Elect 
    • August 1, 2028 – July 31, 2029: Chair 
    • August 1, 2029– August 1, 2030: Past-Chair 
  • Time commitment, approximately 6-8 hours/month including: 
    • Monthly ACPP meetings 
    • Regular SNEB Board Meetings as a non-voting ex-officio member 
  • Responsibilities, in concert with the committee: 
    • Organize, schedule, and lead monthly ACPP meetings 
    • Provide input/solicit comments on SNEB priority issues 
    • Review and/or draft ACPP policy documents to support SNEB’s priority issues 
    • Organize and participate in ACPP educational activities 
    • Obtain approval and support of BOD on all ACPP policy actions and activities 
    • Attendance at the International Conference is strongly encouraged 

Curious about Board Service?

Contact any member of the 2026-2027 Nominating Committee.

AMA with the SNEB Nominating Committee
Jan 12, 2027 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

RSVP for the Ask Me Anything Session

Join this Ask Me Anything session with the SNEB Nominating Committee! This is an informal opportunity to ask questions about the nomination process, learn more about specific leadership roles, and explore what serving on the Board involves. Bring your questions and get the information you need to consider taking the next step in SNEB leadership.