Ready to take the lead? ADHA is looking for engaged, qualified members who are ready to contribute their skills and perspectives to leadership. Whether your background is clinical, academic, public health, corporate, or in another area of our profession, your experience matters. Bring your commitment, fresh ideas, and collaborative mindset to help move ADHA—and the profession—forward.
To learn more about the opportunities below and get your questions answered, join us at 7pm CT on Tuesday, March 17.
2026-2027 Open Positions
Board of Director Positions
ADHA is seeking candidate for the following elected Board of Director positions. Terms align with ADHA’s fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
- VICE PRESIDENT — A 3-year leadership commitment (Year 1 as Vice President, Year 2 as President-Elect, and Year 3 as President)
- TREASURER — 2-year term
- DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE — 9 Directors with staggered 3-year terms
View the Board of Directors Candidate Guide for more information on these roles, required competencies, selection process, timeline and staggered terms.
Governance Committee Elected Member Positions
The ADHA Governance Committee oversees the nomination, vetting, and interviewing process for ADHA Board of Directors candidates and must demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and objectivity. This position is elected by ADHA voting members.
For 2026-27, ADHA is seeking two (2) non-Board members for staggered two-year terms.
View Governance Committee Candidate Guide for more information on this position, required competencies, selection process, timeline and staggered terms.
Presidential Appointed Committees
ADHA’s President-Elect reviews each application and recommends a slate of candidates to the Board of Directors for confirmation. These appointments reflect the skills, experience, and perspectives needed to support ADHA’s work, and each role carries a one-year service commitment. We are seeking members for the following committees:
Select a committee name for more on the purpose and charge of each.
Self-Evaluation
Individuals interested in serving on an ADHA committee should complete a self-evaluation considering the following:
- How much time can you commit to serving as a leader with the ADHA?
- Does your family support your decision to give your time to serve ADHA and its members?
- Does your employer support you, and will they allow the necessary time needed to serve ADHA?
- Based on the skill set listed below, what are your strongest skills?
- Where do you have opportunities for improvement?
Skill Sets for ADHA Committee Members
When considering your readiness for an ADHA Committee, it is helpful to know that successful applicants will need to demonstrate many of the following skills:
- Working knowledge of the ADHA mission, goals, and Strategic Plan
- Capacity to embrace and manage change
- Integrity in all interpersonal actions
- A results-oriented attitude
- Understanding of general principles of not-for-profit fiscal management and governance
- Adherence to fiduciary responsibilities
- Teamwork, creativity, and collaboration among peers with different needs and interests
- Inspiration of shared vision for the future of ADHA
- Objective in prioritizing and directing Association resources consistent with the Strategic Plan
- Willingness to embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Respect for the board/staff partnership and willingness to collaborate on a regular basis
- Receptiveness to feedback
- Ability to align and build commitments
- Capacity to have difficult conversations
- Active listening
- Ability to think strategically to guide the Association into the future
- Ability to operate as a team player
- Organizational skills
Questions?
Contact ADHA Leadership with any questions or information requests at 312-440-8900.