ILA Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the governing body of the ILA, comprising an outstanding team of accomplished professionals who are responsible for and committed to ensuring the ILA purpose and mission is carried out. The Board has important oversight responsibilities for the growth, sustainability, and financial health of the ILA.
Self-Nominations to ILA’s Board Will Open Soon!
We are keen to encourage all who aspire to join the Board to review and reflect on their capacity, interest, and commitment to a three-year term of active service. Review the Selection Criteria and Statement of Responsibilities below. The Board application form will be available in late 2025/ early 2026.
Founding Director, Centre for Trust, Peace, and Social Relations, Coventry University, UK
Professor and Chair in Leadership Development, Organisational Studies, University of Edinburgh Business School, UK
Founder and CEO, Barét Leadership Consulting, USA
Emeriti Board Members
ILA Board of Directors Selection Criteria and Statement of Responsibilities
The strength of the ILA Board of Directors is its mix of talents, experiences, perspectives, and expertise. Based on the individual talents of those continuing or concluding their terms, the Board identifies and prioritizes the characteristics sought in new members to comprise a board with:
- Governance and leadership competencies
- A balance of relevant professions and sectors
- Extensive geographic networks and connections
- Cultural, Racial, Geographic, and Generational Diversity
Self-Nominations to ILA’s Board Will Open Soon!
We are keen to encourage all who aspire to join the Board to review and reflect on their capacity, interest, and commitment to a three-year term of active service. The Board application form will be available in late 2025/ early 2026.
Required Statement of Responsibilities
Each member of the ILA Board of Directors is charged to serve in the best interest of the entire ILA membership, to serve as a leader in motivating support for the organization, and to be objective in reviewing policies and procedures focusing on the mission and vision of the organization.
An ILA Board Member must know the organization’s mission, purpose, and goals and provide leadership and stewardship to keep the organization in fiduciary and legal compliance with today’s standards.
The Director needs to understand current issues, problems and complexities, and the needs of the membership. The Board of Directors is dedicated to ensuring stability and the advancement of the profession.
Only ILA members in good-standing with a demonstrated commitment to ILA may be nominated and elected for board service. Candidates for elected positions must read and agree with the below Statement of Board Member Responsibilities before their nomination can be considered.
The ILA Board of Directors serves as policymakers for the association. Obligations of board service are considerable and extend well beyond the basic expectations of attending meetings. The following is a statement of the individual ILA Board Member’s requirements and expectations.
Requirements/Expectations
A Strong Commitment to:
- ILA Member in good standing.
- Substantial leadership expertise and being a futurists/future-forward thinker.
- Enthusiastically support and align with the ILA’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, programs, and operations.
- Fulfill financial obligations, including attending and funding your own travel (or arranging institutional support ), expenses of in-person Retreat/Board Meetings (2 per year in Spring and Fall), and attendance at the ILA Global Conference.
- Annual Board Contribution – a personal annual gift contribution to the ILA
- Leverage networks and contacts for the ILA (e.g., with foundations, potential donors or keynotes, journals, and publishers)
- Work constructively and collegially with Board members and staff
Financial Oversight:
- Understand the role of the Chief Staff Executive in the management of the Association.
- Understand the financial aspects of the association and exercise prudence in financial oversight.
- Support and defend all policies and programs adopted by the ILA Board of Directors.
- Assist in fundraising activities and/or seeking sponsorships/donations/resource development.
- Assist ILA in planning its budget and programmatic goals, particularly in risk management, strategy, performance, and planning.
Outreach and Membership:
- Serve as an active advocate for ILA, including outreach and partnership building.
- Provide, as needed, volunteer support, which may include planning or supporting conferences, workshops, technical trips, or other events/activities.
- Assist with recruiting, orienting, and developing ILA board members.
- Recruit ILA members and new board members.
- Identify and encourage emerging leaders.
- Participate in State Section/Student Chapter activities.
ILA Committees and Participation:
- Join Committees/special taskforce for the duration of your board term that include committee liaison responsibilities, attending meetings, and demonstrating Board of Director involvement.
- Attend and participate in ILA programs and events such as conferences, webinars, and special offerings
- Use individual resources and expertise to aid the goals of ILA.
Preferred Skill Sets
- Member Recruitment
- Networking
- Financial Expertise
- Fundraising & Resource Development
- Strategic Planning and Monitoring
- Global and multi-cultural mindset
- Risk Management
- Responsive Communication
- Collaboration
- Alliance Building