Election Results

Congratulations to the newly elected leaders. Leadership transitions will take place on June 1, 2023. The nominating committee would like thank the 57 members who took time to cast their votes. 

For the Office of President-Elect

Congratulations to Jennifer Zuercher, PhD, RD, LD

  • Automatically becomes President of the Illinois Academy at the beginning of the next fiscal year.
  • Performs functions of the office of President when absent.
  • Stays in contact with all duties of the President and of other elected officers.
  • Develop program and activities for term as President, incorporating goals in Strategic Plan and assist with budget development with the Treasurer to accomplish the program.
Length of Term: One Year
Volunteer Time Expectations: 5+ hours/week

 

For the Office of CPI Chair-Elect 

Congratulations to Madhu Jain, MS, RD, LDN

  • Automatically becomes CPI Committee Chair of the Illinois Academy at the beginning of the fiscal year.
  • Program Planning Committee Chair for the Illinois Academy Spring Assembly.
  • Responsible for the planning and coordinating the Illinois Academy Spring Assembly meeting with the Program Planning Committee.
Length of Term: One Year
Volunteer Time Expectation: 5 hours/week

 

For the Office of Nominating Chair-Elect

Congratulations to Elizabeth Gutierrez, MS

  • Automatically becomes Nominating Committee Chair of the Illinois Academy at the beginning of the fiscal year.
  • Stays in contact with all duties of the Nominating Chair.
  • Assist with soliciting potential candidates for each ballot position.
  • Assists with submission of articles to the Bulletin requesting suggestions for potential candidates from membership.
Length of Term: One Year
Volunteer Time Expectation: 1 hour/week

 

For the Office of Secretary

Congratulations to Amanda Lynch, MS, RD, LDN

  • Attends, takes roll and meeting minutes at the Executive Committee and Board of Directors Meetings. 
  • Files reports as requested by President.
  • Proofreads Illinois Academy documents as requested.
  • Stays in contact with the duties of membership. 
Length of Term: Two Years
Volunteer Time Expectation: 1 hour/week

 

For the Office of Delegate (North) 

Nominations are not needed until 2024

  • Attends Illinois Academy Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Academy House of Delegates, House Mid-Year Meetings and Area Meeting.
  • Responds to communication from Speaker of the House.
  • Listen and communicate concerns of members to the House of Delegates.
  • Formulate, organize thoughts, and speak effectively.
Length of Term: Three Years
Volunteer Time Expectation: 15-20 days per year

 

For the Office of Treasurer-Elect

Nominations are not needed until 2024

  • Automatically becomes Treasurer of the Illinois Academy at the beginning of the fiscal year.
  • Stays in contact with all duties of the Treasurer and assists with Financial Committee needs. 
  • Receive and have custody of all funds and securities.
  • See the full and accurate financial records are kept and reviewed.
  • Reports the financial status of the Illinois Academy to the Board of Directors and members.
Length of Term: One Year
Volunteer Time Expectation: 1 hour/week

 

Election Questions

For election questions or concerns reach out to our Nominating Chair, Leila Shinn at [email protected]