NYSNA Leadership Opportunities
NYSNA thrives because of the dedicated professionals who step into leadership roles and help guide the association’s future. Serving on the Board of Directors or on a committee is a meaningful way to strengthen child nutrition programs across New York while building your own professional skills and connections.
Board of Directors Positions
NYSNA’s Board of Directors plays a vital role in setting the vision and direction of the association. Positions include Vice President, Secretary Treasurer, At Large Directors, and Area Directors. Each position carries unique responsibilities that support NYSNA’s mission and ensure the voice of school nutrition professionals is represented at the state and national levels. Detailed descriptions are available to help you understand the expectations and opportunities for each role:
Time Commitment by Position
We know your time is valuable. To help members make informed decisions about serving, we provide an overview of the typical time commitments required for each leadership position. This information makes it easy to balance your professional responsibilities with your leadership aspirations:
Benefits to Your District
When you step into a leadership role with NYSNA, your district benefits as well. Participation opens doors to the latest industry insights, advocacy opportunities, and professional development resources that you can bring back to your team. Click to learn more about how leadership involvement strengthens both you and your district:
Board of Directors: Call for Nominations Now Open
Please recommend NYSNA colleagues you know and work with in your region or at the state level and submit a nomination for one or more of the open positions. Consider submitting your own name or another member’s name! The following potential candidate recommendation form should be completed by June 15, 2026.
Each nominated member’s qualifications are reviewed against the requirements in the NYSNA Bylaws for the position for which the member is nominated. If the member meets the eligibility requirements, information and the forms required to officially submit their name as a potential candidate are sent to them. The Leadership Development Committee, chaired by NYSNA Past President Naim Walcott, meets in August to select the candidate slate for the 2026 election.
The selected candidates are announced in September and the election voting is open September 15-30.
Deadline for Nominations: June 15th, 2026
2026 OPEN ROLES:
- Vice President
- Secretary/Treasurer
- Area Directors for Areas C, D, E, F, and G
- At Large Director (2 positions available)
Area Directors and Regional Representation
NYSNA’s structure ensures that members across the state are represented. If you’re unsure which area you belong to, use the map below to identify your region and explore opportunities to connect and serve:
Committee Involvement
Not ready for a board position but still want to make an impact? Serving on a committee is an excellent way to contribute to NYSNA’s work. Committees focus on specific areas such as farm to school, professional development, membership, and advocacy (and more!). Each year, members are invited to apply and take part in shaping initiatives that matter to school nutrition across the state.
Applications for 2026-2027 will open in August 2026.
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