Board Service

Play a leadership role in the Peace Corps Community and help steer the direction of this organization during a crucial time by joining the National Peace Corps Association Board of Directors! 

NPCA is constantly seeking individuals with strong leadership skills and experience helping non-profit organizations execute strategy, governance, and programs.

Board directors participate in and encourage initiatives that support and benefit NPCA and the community we support. Serving on the NPCA Board of Directors requires a serious commitment of time, expertise, and financial resources. Our board members serve on at least one committee, serve three-year terms and are expected to participate in quarterly board meetings, and are requested to support NPCA financially (within their personal capability) and through participation in fundraising.

NPCA members who are interested in board service must first complete a Board of Directors Expression of Interest Form. We welcome expressions of interest in board service at any time. Candidates for member-elected director positions must then be officially nominated in accordance with the bylaws. We will review all interest forms submitted and contact candidates for a conversation to share perspectives on board service. Interest forms of candidates who are not contacted this year will be kept on file for future consideration.

NPCA Board Directors are asked to sign a Board Director Agreement Form acknowledging these and other expectations for board service.

Changes to NPCA Board Elections in 2023

Beginning in 2023, NPCA member-elected board directors are nominated, elected, and serve “at-large,” meaning that they do not represent particular geographic or global regions. All current NPCA members (with active memberships as of the first day of voting) will be able to vote on the full slate of nominated candidates.

Nomination and Voting Process

Any member of NPCA is eligible to be nominated and elected by fellow members to serve as an At-Large Director. The following steps must be completed prior to the opening of the voting period.

• Complete the Board of Director Expression of Interest form; this form is available online throughout the year.
• Complete an interview with the Chair of the Governance Committee and the President & CEO, who will contact each candidate after receiving their Expression of Interest form.
• Submit a 500-word (or less) biography for use in the voting ballot.

Board Interest Form

Please note that in keeping with the practice of most non-profit organizations, Board Directors are expected to pay for their own travel and hospitality expenses.

The process for the 2025 Board Elections is as follows:

• End of April 2025: Submit expression of interest form
• May 2025: Governance chair and CEO to meet with each interested candidate 
• June 2025: Prepare slate for selected candidates
• July 1-30, 2025: Member Voting
• August 1-5, 2025: Review results
• August 10-15: Notify candidates

Updated Jan 12, 2025

NPCA Board Committees and Task Forces occasionally accept membership and participation from skilled and knowledgeable NPCA supporters who are not members of the board of directors. If interested in learning more about one of our committees, we encourage you to reach out to the corresponding committee chair. 

Executive Committee

• John Evans, Chair
• Bridget Davis, Vice Chair
• Tracy Haugen, Secretary
• Kristina Owens, Affiliate Chair
• Jim Baldwin, Treasurer

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

• Mike Roman, Chair
• Dan Baker, NPCA
• Carla Brown, NPCA
• George Economides
• Marikaa Nixon
• Jeannette Sanchez (non-board member)
• Bill Sweigart (non-board member)
• Lorine Habranious (non-board member)

Affiliate Group Coordination Committee

• Kristina Owens, Chair
• Dan Baker, NPCA
• Carla Brown, NPCA
• George Economides
• Babila Lima
• John Lee Evans
• Kate Pongonis
• Barbara Busch (non-board member)
• Bill Sweigert (non-board member)
• Jonathan Keenan (non-board member)
• Michael Hasset (non-board member)

Fundraising

• Jeffrey Janis, Chair
• Dan Baker, NPCA
• Travis Mathews, NPCA
• John Lee Evans
• Lisa Convery-Lopez
• George Economides
• Ryan Plesh
• Joe Shaffner
• Faith Van Gilder

Finance

• Jim Baldwin, Chair
• Dan Baker, NPCA
• Nancy Davenport, YPTC
• John Lee Evans
• Gretchen Upholt
• George Economides
• Lisa Convery-Lopez
• JJ Singh
• Chip Levengood (non-board member)
• Ed Pikaart (non-board member)
• Bob Crooks (non-board member)

Governance

• Nell Todd, Chair
• Dan Baker, NPCA
• Carla Brown, NPCA
• John Lee Evans
• Kristina Owens
• Ryan Plesh
• Marikaa Nixon
• Maricarmen Smith-Martinez (non-board member)
• Chip Levengood (non-board member)

Peace Corps Connect Conference 2025

• Mike Roman, Chair
• Dan Baker, NPCA
• Carla Brown, NPCA
• Travis Matthews, NPCA
• Tracy Haugen
• Ryan Plesh
• Kristina Owens
• Babila Lima
• Orrin Luc (non-board member)
• Elena Krajeski (non-board member)
• Jonathan Keenan (non-board member)
• Justin Tabor (non-board member)
• Brian Byrd (non-board member)
• RPCV/W President (non-board member)

Awards

• Dan Baker, Chair (NPCA staff)
• Kate Pongonis
• Lisa Convery-Lopez
• Marikaa Nixon
• Helen Petrozzola
• Dan Wofford (non-board member)

The responsibilities of NPCA elected directors are:

• Attend Board and committee meetings
• Raise funds and promote membership
• Participate in NPCA activities
• Set goals, policies, and budget
• Evaluate the President / CEO
• Oversee the performance of NPCA

Roles and Responsibilities of all NPCA Board Members
Board Director Agreement Form 2023

The Board meets at least four times per year. The 2025 Board Meeting schedule is as follows:

• March 30, at 5PM Eastern (Virtual, Register Here)
• June 29, at 5PM Eastern (Virtual, Register Here)
• September 27, at 10AM (in-person in Chicago, IL)
• December 14 at 5PM Eastern (Virtual)

Minutes from each Board meeting are reviewed and approved at the ensuing board meeting, then posted to our website.

For more information on attending any board meeting as an observer, email [email protected].