MSCA Board of Directors’ Elections
We are pleased to announce that the following 3 individuals will join the MSCA Board of Directors on October 1, 2025! Based on the number of qualified nominations received by the extended deadline, a secret ballot vote is not required.
To learn more about each of these individuals, please click on their names below for a full bio. Additionally, each individual had a one-on-one conversation with MSCA Board Chair Becky Chambers-Arway - these conversations may be viewed by clicking here.
Please contact the MSCA Office if you have any questions.
MSCA 2026 Nominations Solicitation
Click here to submit a nomination.
Are you interested in making a difference in your profession? Consider running for a position on MSCA's Board of Directors! During this election process, three individuals will be elected by their peers to serve a 3-year term beginning on October 1, 2026.
In addition to knowledge about and experience in the school counseling field, the Nominations and Elections Committee seeks leadership candidates with a demonstrated commitment and service to the organization, a working knowledge of the Missouri Comprehensive Counseling Model, and a temperament that contributes to and generates group consensus, wisdom, and vision.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 15, 2025
To submit your application for a director position, please complete the Google Form.
Board of Directors Nomination Timeline
August 25, 2025: Official Announcement Soliciting Nominations
November 15, 2025: Deadline for Applications
March 1, 2026: Deadline for Additional Information from Applicants
April 1, 2026: Announcement to Membership of Nominees
May 1, 2026: Online Voting Begins
May 17, 2026: Voting Closes
May 20, 2026: Results Announced
October 1, 2026: Selected Individuals Take Office
NOMINEE REQUIREMENTS
According to the MSCA Bylaws, Board of Director Nomination Requirements are as listed below. For full description of Board Director responsibilities and terms of service see: MSCA By-Laws
Candidates must:
hold a valid Missouri school counselor certificate
have been practicing school counselors for at least five years
must be employed full-time in school counseling in a school, school district, or coordinator/director of counseling or as a full-time faculty in a school counselor education program at the time of the election
be current members of a Missouri regional association
be a current MSCA Professional or Regular Member and must have been a member for at least five years immediately preceding their candidacy
submit a resume that includes years of service and volunteer positions held at the regional or state level
Candidates whose eligibility changes at any time during the election process must notify the MSCA Office.
Candidates may self-nominate for office by completing the below information and signature page by the November 15 deadline. Please note that if more than 8 nominations are received, nominees will be scored based on a board-approved rubric to identify the 8 individuals that will be included on the election ballot.