The AAMC Board of Governors is a group of volunteers who lead the organization in service to the AAMC and Mills College alumnae. Leadership by the Board is essential to setting a positive direction in this crucial time in the organization’s history. As a board member, you have the opportunity to help by developing new programs and initiatives to better connect alumnae through networking and learning opportunities, and to champion the Mills College legacy through community engagement, communication, and celebration.

Applications for the Board are considered by the Nominating Committee, a member-elected committee of the Board of Governors. The Nominating Committee seeks to develop a diverse slate of candidates, while keeping in mind the Board’s present composition and the AAMC’s future needs. It considers applicant attributes such as:

a broad concern for the AAMC and the legacy of Mills College as a whole,
a commitment to invest the time and energy needed for effective service,
a willingness to understand and desire to work with complex organizations and challenges,
leadership and consensus-building skills,
experience on boards or in a professional area important to the AAMC’s needs,
an interest in and concern for higher education.

The Nominating Committee then recommends a slate of nominees to the Board of Governors.

DETAILS

The Board meets in-person every other month at minimum to develop goals and objectives, address challenges, establish direction, assist with planning, and monitor Alumnae Association finances. Service on the Board often involves added volunteer hours beyond scheduled meetings. The Board consists of 11 to 15 governors who are selected by the Nominating Committee from applications submitted by the membership. Participation is open to all Alumnae Association members. Members are people who enrolled in Mills College as either undergrads or graduate students and completed at least one semester.

The application deadline is APRIL 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@aamc-mills.org.

Board of Governors Candidate APPLICATION

The deadline to apply for nomination to the Board of Governors is

APRIL 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT.

Please only apply yourself, do not nominate others!

The provided information is intended for review by the Nominating Committee.

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Name while at Mills (if different) or Alumnae ID

* For verification purposes only. Your Alum ID number can be found in the address information on your mailed Quarterly.

First Name

Last Name

Pronouns

Email *

City and state of residence

Phone

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Class year

Mills degree(s) or areas of study

Degrees from other institutions

Current or most recent occupation and job title

Are you applying for an officer position? (President, Vice President, Treasurer) *

Yes

If so, which position?

Please share your goals and aspirations for the AAMC. What do you hope the organization will achieve during your board term and how you will help make that a reality?

What inspired you to apply for the AAMC Board of Governors?

Please describe your understanding of the challenges the AAMC is currently facing. How do you propose we address these challenges?

What skills, experience or abilities do you have that will help the AAMC thrive and make your service on the Board have the greatest positive impact?

Areas of expertise the AAMC is seeking include nonprofits, event or volunteer coordination, project management, fundraising, accounting, technical skills, or any other areas you feel might apply.

Our board's success depends on a strong work ethic and volunteer hours beyond meetings. Are you willing to commit the necessary time and energy, and can you share an example of your dedication in a past role?

Who recommended you to apply for the AAMC Board? (if applicable)

If there’s anything else you would like the Nominating Committee to know, please include it here.

FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE CONFIRM THAT IF SELECTED, YOU COMMIT TO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Fulfill the board’s legal responsibilities as written in the AAMC bylaws, which can be found at https://www.aamc-mills.org/bog,

Attend all regularly scheduled board meetings (at least 6 meetings per year),

Actively serve on, and preferably Chair, at least one committee, and attend all committee meetings (typically 6 meetings per year),

Attend AAMC’s Annual Meeting, typically held in May or June,

Attend retreats, workshops, and other such Board activities when scheduled,

Attend AAMC-sponsored events such as student, social and club events as much as possible,

Give a monetary gift annually to the AAMC in an amount that is meaningful for me, as part of my commitment to support every aspect of the AAMC,

I recognize that board participation will be at my own expense,

I understand that while many meetings can be attended virtually, in-person interaction is invaluable so I will attempt to attend in person when possible,

I understand that my application will be held on file for two years. If I am not selected as a Board of Governors member, I would like to be considered for future openings on the Board, as well as other volunteer opportunities aligned with my expertise and interest,

I have read and agree with all the above statements, and I request the Nominating Committee consider nominating me for a three-year term on the Board of Governors of the Alumnae Association of Mills College.

Type your name as your signature: *

First Name

Last Name

Date *

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Success! Your application for the 2023-2024 AAMC Board of Governors has been received. Please remember to email your photo to admin@aamc-mills.org to complete your application.

Thank you for being involved and wanting to help shape the future of the AAMC!

Alumnae Association of Mills College

Founded in 1879, the Alumnae Association of Mills College (AAMC) is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes the interests of Mills College alumnae—who number more than 26,000—through action, information, and lifelong connections and learning. We link students and alumnae, help plan events, including Reunion, that bring alumnae together, celebrate the outstanding achievements of Mills alumnae, and further the important legacy of Mills College as an undergraduate college for women and gender nonbinary students and a graduate institution for all genders.

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