Call for Nominations: 2027 Elections
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO SCRA OFFICE
We are currently seeking nominations for SCRA Executive Committee (EC) positions who are to be elected this coming year (2026). The positions up for election are listed below, along with selected key responsibilities of the role. A complete description of each position can be referenced in the Policies and Procedures Manual.
Unless otherwise stated, individuals elected to these roles will assume their positions at the conclusion of the 2027 APA Convention.
SCRA has a 3-year strategic plan (2025-2027) and is engaging in the implementation of the recommended plan. During the upcoming terms, the SCRA EC will continue with strategic planning efforts and continue to work towards transforming our organization to be more just and liberatory. Leadership engagement through these volunteer roles is critical to support the strategic plan and the success of SCRA.
We look forward to welcoming people who are committed to shaping our organization through formal leadership roles, prioritizing the implementation of the strategic plan, and supporting the vision towards an anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. We are especially committed to diverse representation on our Executive Committee. This includes diversity of professional practice, organizational settings, geographic location, rank and role, and individual identities and backgrounds. Moreover, we encourage all members, including global and international members to consider these volunteer leadership opportunities.
Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged. Also, consider nominating a colleague for these positions.
- President-Elect (3-year term, inclusive of President and Past-President terms)
- Collaborates with the presidential stream to facilitate the mission, vision and values of SCRA
- Chairs multiple committees that shape member experience (e.g., tied to awards and Biennial)
- Commits to addressing SCRAs vision towards an anti racist organization
- Commits to implementing SCRA’s 3-year strategic plan during leadership tenure
- Treasurer
- Oversees the finances of the Society
- Has custody of all funds of the Society
- Authorizes disbursements consistent with the approved budget
- Member-at-Large (with responsibilities for APA )(3 year term)
- Serves as the APA Program Chair for SCRA
- Attends the APA conference and attends the Division Membership Committee meeting at APA
- Commits to implementing SCRA’s 3-year strategic plan during leadership tenure
Nominations must be submitted via the Nomination Form [by Airtable] by December 15th , 2026 at 5:00 PM ET UTC-5. Nominees will be asked to submit their CVs and statements of interest. Explicit commitments to SCRA’s values and identity including but not limited to a commitment to advance liberation via anti-racist and anti-oppressive action in practice, education, theory, and research in multiple settings. The Nominations Committee will review nominees and refer a slate of recommended candidates to the EC for discussion and vote at the EC Mid Winter Meeting in mid February. Nominees may be contacted by the Nominations Committee through this process. Approved candidates will be notified and asked to submit candidate statements for the election ballot. Candidates will also be invited to participate in a ‘Meet and Greet with SCRA members’ session; this is not mandatory, but it is an opportunity for members to learn more about each candidate in a supportive environment. Except for the Student Representative position, the election will be administered by APA and typically take place between April and May each year.
Questions about the nominations and elections process can be directed to the Nominations Committee Chair Moshood Olanrewaju past_president@scra27.org
Please include an email subject of “Re: Nominations SCRA 2027”.
Moshood Olanrewaju Nominations Committee Chair, SCRA Past-President
Shereé Bielecki, SCRA Secretary
Amber Kelly, Executive Management Consultant (until December 16th 2026)