Thank you for your interest in PLIDA's 2026-2028 Board of Directors and Committee Chair positions. Please thoroughly read all application requirements and email [email protected] with any questions. 

2026 - 2028 Board of Directors Election Timeline

  • August 9, 2025 – Invitation and Application Forms released on PLIDA website
  • September 8, 2025 – Last day to submit applications
  • September 15, 2025 – Voting opens
  • October 3, 2025 – Voting closes
  • October 15, 2025 – New Board Members notified

Contents of Board of Directors Application Packets

• Board of Directors Application Form  - download here
• Employer Support Letter - download here
• PLIDA’s Bylaws - download here
• Orientation Schedule and Virtual Board Retreat - download here

ZIP FILE (all documents included in zipped file)

Requirements for Board of Directors Applicants

  • Be a current PLIDA Member in good standing
  • Have served, be active and in good standing on a PLIDA committee for a period of no less than one full three-year term. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • Not have served on the PLIDA board for a period of two terms prior to application. 
  • Apply for a specific identified area to serve:Possess leadership qualities that will advance PLIDA as an organization
    • Education/Research
    • Advocacy
    • Maternal Fetal Health
    • Strategic Planning
  • May make application for election (or re-election) for a total of two consecutive terms
  • Submit a completed application including conflict of interest form, professional resume, employer letter of support, and personal letter of interest to [email protected].  Application materials MUST be completed and submitted electronically as Word Documents.

 

Committee Chair

2026 - 2028 Committee Chair Timeline

  • August 9, 2025 – Committee Chair Application Forms released on PLIDA website
  • September 8, 2025 – Last day to submit applications
  • September 8–October 2, 2025 – Applications reviewed by Executive Board
  • October 15, 2025 – Committee Chairs notified 

Contents of Committee Chair Application Packets

• Committee Chair Application Form  - download here
• Employer Support Letter - download here
• PLIDA’s Bylaws - download here
• Orientation Schedule and Virtual Board Retreat: download here

ZIP FILE (all documents included in zipped file)

Requirements for Committee Chair Applicants  

  • Be a current PLIDA Member with dues up to date and in good standing
  • Have served, be active and in good standing on a PLIDA committee for a period of no less than one full term cycle. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • Apply for a specific identified committee to lead
    • Education
    • Governance
    • Advancement
    • Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
    • Conference Planning
  • Possess Leadership Qualities:
    • Personal responsibility for the group’s actions
    • The ability to lead
    • Effectively direct organizations' resources to achieve goals and objectives
    • Work under the direction of the PLIDA BOD to accomplish identified goals and expectations
  • Submit a complete application to [email protected].  Application Form and Conflict of Interest Form MUST be typed in Word Document Format and submitted electronically. Download here.
  • Submit Resume of experience related to identified position sought 
  • Include Signed Employer Support Letter* (if applicable)