Call for Nominations 
Open Positions: VP of STEM, Secretary, Various Committee Positions

Call for Board Member Nominations

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: September 21, 2026

 

WID-GBC IS SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS BEGINNING October 1st and running for a 2-year term. All active WID-GBC members who meet the criteria are eligible for nomination to any open positions. The positions will be taken to a vote by membership. 

                                                                                                                               

OPEN POSITIONS FOR NOMINATIONS:

WID-GBC Board Positions

VP - STEM: The Vice President of STEM leads regional student outreach and scholarship programs targeted at encouraging women to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math careers in defense.

• Reports directly to the Chapter President and is a member of the Executive Committee.

• Partners with local colleges and universities (such as UMass Lowell and UMass Dartmouth) to run networking events, panel discussions, and "Careers in Defense" programs.

• Oversees the presentation and administration of chapter regional STEM scholarships for women pursuing education in national security fields.

• Connects students and alumnae with industry and government professionals through interactive mentoring and technical lightning talks.

• Supports the chapter’s core mission to cultivate a diverse and inclusive talent pipeline for the defense and national security workforce

• Acts as a coach and mentor to early-career chapter members, helping them build leadership skills.

• Opportunity to participate in the NDIA New England Education Committee.

• May have the opportunity to attend the WID National conference and/or the NDIA leadership conference representing the chapter

 

Secretary: The Secretary manages chapter records, administrative organization, and governance compliance.

• Reports directly to the Chapter President and is a member of the Executive Committee.

• Plans and schedules Board of Directors meetings, executive committee meetings, and other needed meetings for the WID-GBC team.

• Maintains official chapter records, including meeting minutes and the Chapter Manual.

• Ensures the organization runs according to its established bylaws.

• Develops and fosters effective organizational processes and operational procedures.

• Acts as a coach and mentor to early-career chapter members, helping them build leadership skills.

• May have the opportunity to attend the WID National conference and/or the NDIA leadership conference representing the chapter

 

WID-GBC Committee positions

 

Several committee leadership positions (chairs and deputy roles) are also available.  Active Committees: Marketing, Program Planning, Sponsorship, Scholarship, and Membership.

 

CRITERIA FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE CHAIR CANDIDATES:

• Must be an active WIDGBC member at time of nomination.

• Previous service on a WIDGBC or similar committee, council, or task force or equivalent, desired

• Board of Director and Committee Chairs must declare any volunteer roles with other associations and societies

           

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING NOMINATIONS:

Board position nominations should include:

1. A letter of recommendation

• Full name of the candidate and position for which they are being nominated

• Respect in the profession

• Effective leadership

• Reputation for strategic thinking

• Ability to promote WID-GBC organizational goals and broadly represent the WIDGBC membership

• For self-nomination: State goals and vision for the role

• For other than self-nomination: State how the author knows the applicant and why the applicant is a strong candidate for the position.

1. Current resume

 

Committee position nominations should include:

1. Notification of interest (letter of recommendation for committee position not required)

2. Current resume

 

Letters of recommendation, resumes, and/or notification of interests should be submitted to: WIDGBC VP STEM (Kerry.creeden@baesystems.us) by 9/21/26.

 

If you have any questions about the positions, process or WIDGBC, please contact WIDGBC VP STEM Kerry Creeden 603-809-6824 or Kerry.creeden@baesystems.us

www.widgbc.org