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ACES Board of Directors

Members of the ACES Board of Directors shape the policy and direction of the Society and take on responsibility for projects and routine tasks. Officers have additional duties, as outlined in the ACES Bylaws.

Officers

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President (2024-2026)

Heather E. Saunders

Nova Arc Content Co.

hesaunders@aceseditors.org

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President-elect (2024-2026)

Mark Allen

Mark Allen Editorial LLC

markallen@aceseditors.org

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Vice President for Finance (2023-2026)

Alysha Love

Payette Media House

alyshalove@aceseditors.org

Constance12

Vice President for Records (2024-2026)

Constance Brossa

Content Spectrum LLC

constancebrossa@aceseditors.org

MaishaM

Vice President for Governance (2024-2026)

Maisha Maurant

Rock Central

maishamaurant@aceseditors.org

Members at Large

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Member At-Large (2024-2026)

Amy Frushour Kelly

Frushour AI Consulting & Editorial

amyfrushour@aceseditors.org

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Member At-Large (2024-2026)

Barbie Halaby

Monocle Editing

barbiehalaby@aceseditors.org

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Member At-Large (2024-2026)

Lauren Filippini

Alpha Chi Omega

laurenfilippini@aceseditors.org

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Member At-Large (2024-2026)

Rumit Pancholi

International Monetary Fund

rumitpancholi@aceseditors.org

Dilane-Mitchell

Member At-Large (2025-2027)

Dilane Mitchell

Dragonfly Editorial

dilanemitchell@aceseditors.org

Kristen-Clark

Member At-Large (2025-2027)

Kristen Clark

Government Editor

kristenclark@aceseditors.org

Andy-Hollandbeck

Member At-Large (2025-2027)

Andy Hollandbeck

Saturday Evening Post

andyhollandbeck@aceseditors.org

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Member At-Large (2025-2027)

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President, ACES Education Fund

Lisa McLendon

University of Kansas School of Journalism

lisamc@aceseditors.org

Neil-Updated

Past President (nonvoting) (2024-2026)

Neil Holdway

Freelance

neil@aceseditors.org

What are the Board's responsibilities?

Anyone seeking a seat on the Board of Directors must be willing to spend a few hours each week on the business of the organization. Board members are expected to attend the national conference and other periodic meetings, as well as participate in monthly meetings.

Who is eligible and what is the nomination process?

All ACES full members in good standing are eligible to run for the Board of Directors.

Candidates must have shown a level of involvement in the organization, such as presenting at ACES conferences, undertaking projects on its behalf, serving on a committee, or other ways set out in the ACES Bylaws.

Nominations open April 1 and the Board fiscal year starts July 1. Full, associate and student members may submit nominations, but associate and student members cannot serve as Board members.

All nominees must be full members of ACES and current in their dues when voting opens.