Join the 2026 NASW-Illinois Chapter Advisory Board of Directors

The NASW-Illinois Chapter Advisory Board of Directors is looking for YOU!

Request a Nomination Form

Learn About Advisory Board Responsibilities

Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2026

Do you want to make a difference for social workers in Illinois and beyond? Do you have expertise in a particular method or field of social work practice? Do you have a unique perspective that you believe is under-represented? Joining the NASW-Illinois Chapter Advisory Board of Directors is a great way to implement change, share your knowledge, and voice your opinions! Consider getting involved in your professional association, or nominating a colleague for a leadership position. Read more about the board responsibilities in the 2026 NASW-Illinois Chapter Advisory Board Leadership Recruitment Packet.

Open positions and term lengths for the upcoming election appear below:

• President-Elect* (One-year term as president-elect followed by two-year term as president)

• Secretary* (Two-year term)

• Calumet District Chair (Two-year term)

• Chicago District Chair (Two-year term)

• Jane Addams District Chair (Two-year term)

• Southern District Chair (Two-year term)

• Member At-Large (Two-year term)

• Undergraduate Student Representative (One-year term)

• Graduate Student Representative (One-year term)

*Officer positions (President/President-Elect, Vice-President, and Secretary) require having served at least one year on the NASW-Illinois Chapter Advisory Board of Directors.

Interested in learning more about the board and board position responsibilities? Take a look at the 2026 NASW-Illinois Chapter Advisory Board Leadership Recruitment Packet.

As an organization made up and driven by the support and drive of our members, we hope you will consider getting involved in your professional association!

• Request a Nomination Form

• Learn About Board Responsibilities

• Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2026