Update on the Election of NAQC's Board of Directors

Today, NAQC launches its 2024 election of the Board of Directors by the membership. The election is held online from June 3 to June 21. This email contains information on the election process and the nominees standing for election.

When and how will the election take place? The election will take place from June 3 to June 21, using an online voting tool. Each organization has one vote, which the organizational representative casts. The representative will receive an email with a link to the eBallot portal, a username, and a password. Voting closes on June 21 at 5 pm PT.

Who are the nominees? NAQC is honored to have three exceptional nominees for this year's election. Detailed information on each candidate's experience, relationship to NAQC, and vision for NAQC can be viewed by clicking on their name:

• Nicole Aune, MPH, Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Section

• James Davis, MD, RVO Health

• Alex Hurst, MPH, National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Who is eligible to vote? All organizational members of NAQC are eligible to vote in board elections, and a single designated representative will vote on behalf of their organization. To see the list, please click here.

Note: If you are the designee and prefer another person to serve in this capacity, please contact NAQC(NAQC@naquitline.org) to make the change. Also, if you have an individual membership and would like to upgrade to an organizational membership before the election, please contact NAQC at NAQC@naquitline.org.

How many positions are open on the Board? Currently, NAQC has two positions available on the Board of Directors.

Who currently serves on the NAQC Board? For a list of members, click here.

What qualifications does NAQC seek in new Board members?

Since 2006, the North American Quitline Consortium (NAQC) has served as the primary forum and membership organization for quitline professionals. NAQC provides leadership and a unified voice to promote the effectiveness and reach of quitlines to health leaders and the public. Quitlines continue to evolve and are experiencing many changes in the populations served, technology used, service models and approaches to sustainability. NAQC seeks candidates for the Board who are innovative “difference makers” and who can help guide the quitline community through these changes, especially sustainability. NAQC’s Board focuses on business issues, including finance, legal issues, and strategic leadership rather than on program development.

Areas of interest for 2024

The Board is seeking candidates with particular expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Legal/finance/fiduciary responsibility and business acumen

• Sustainability of quitlines, including cost-sharing and public-private partnerships

• Board governance, policies and procedures

• Fundraising through donations, grants and/or contracts to support NAQC’s mission

Candidates for the Board should:

• Have senior-level experience, preferably executive experience

• Possess leadership skills

• Be strategic, innovative, and critical thinkers

• Display professional and collegial demeanor

About the Board

Board members do not represent their employer or any specific constituency but instead, work together to create a global vision for NAQC. We strive to have a Board that is diverse in terms of geography, race, ethnicity, and perspectives. Board members are committed to NAQC’s mission and values, contribute diverse viewpoints and cultural experiences, address health disparities, and fulfill fiduciary responsibilities.

Does the Board have terms and term limits? Board members are elected for three years and can be re-elected once. Directors may not serve for more than two consecutive terms, and partial terms of more than one year count as a full term.

What is the time commitment? Do Board members receive payment? The annual time commitment for board members includes four meetings (usually 1-2 in-person and 2-3 virtual meetings), meeting preparation time, travel time, and 2-10 hours of committee work. We ask directors to support the cost of their travel to Board meetings if this is an expense their employer will allow.

How will NAQC notify the membership of election results? The Chair of NAQC's Board of Directors will announce the election results in late summer via a NAQC communication.

If I have technical problems with voting, who should I contact? For technical issues, contact Natalia Gromov at NGromov@NAQuitline.org or 800-398-5489 ext. 701.

How can I receive additional information about the election process? For further information or questions, please contact Thomas Ylioja, Nomination Committee Chair, at board@naquitline.org.