Ready to take the lead? ADHA is fortunate to have had many strong leaders who brought commitment and determination to their roles to create and guide meaningful, positive and powerful collective action and transformation. When asked, many believe they gained more than they gave.

Interested in Running for Elected Office?

  • ADHA Members interested in candidacy should review the Process and Timeline for Elected Positions.
  • Submit your application by the Last Friday of March (March 28, 2025).
  • Officer elections take place at the annual business meeting each year in June.
    • Open positions for 2025 – 2026 leadership year are President Elect, Vice President, and Treasurer.
    • Elections will take place June 27-28, 2025.

If you want to hear first hand from our current leaders what it is like being an ADHA officer, check out our recent webinar, Empowering Your Leadership Journey: A Call to Serve as an ADHA Officer.

application for Candidates for Elected Office

Position Descriptions

District Directors are elected by the delegates within their district. They serve as the link between the national organization and the constituent (state) organizations.

  • Interested individuals should review the Process and Timeline for Elected Positions (Section 5).
  • Submit your application if interested in serving as a District Director.
  • Contact your current District Director for more information on the timelines and process for your district.
  • District Director elections for 2025-2026 will take place in the following districts: I, III, V, VII, IX, XI

application  for District Director

Application for ADHA committees

Questions?

Contact the ADHA Executive Office with any questions or information requests at 312-440-8900.