{"id":24812,"date":"2025-10-31T01:00:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T05:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/?page_id=24812"},"modified":"2025-12-17T11:28:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T16:28:44","slug":"election","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/about\/the-icf-ecosystem\/icf-professional-coaches\/election\/","title":{"rendered":"ICF Professional Coaches Global Board of Directors Elections"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\tThe Results Are In!\t<\/h2>\r\n\t<p>The <strong>ICF Professional Coaches Board of Directors<\/strong> is a body of elected members who govern the affairs of the organization, which is a membership association for trained, professional coach practitioners. Its purpose is to lead the global advancement of the coaching profession through its members and chapters worldwide. The Board of Directors is comprised of no more than nine members who have been nominated based on competencies of exceptional boards. Each director serves a two-year term, with a maximum of two terms.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>ICF thanks all those who participated in the 2026 ICF Professional Coaches Global Board of Directors election<\/strong> &#8211; your voice matters. Upon review and tabulation of the election ballots, ICF Professional Coaches is pleased to announce that the following candidates have been selected to serve on the 2026 ICF Professional Coaches Global Board of Directors:<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/person\/jihane-labib-actc-mcc\/\">Jihane Labib, MCC, ACTC (UAE\/Morocco)<\/a>, Chair<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/person\/jurgita-micallef-pcc\/\">Jurgita Micallef, PCC (Spain)<\/a>, Vice Chair <\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/person\/soon-loo-mcc\/\">Soon Loo, MCC (Singapore)<\/a>, Secretary Treasurer\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/person\/andre-politzer-mcc\/\">Andr\u00e9 Politzer, MCC (United States)<\/a>, Director of Member Relations<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/person\/dawna-atamanchuk\/\">Dawna Atamanchuk, PCC (Canada)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/person\/graziela-gra-cajado-ogland\">Graziela &#8220;Gra&#8221; Cajado-Ogland, PCC (England)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/person\/jennifer-mayo\/\">Jennifer Mayo, ACC (Puerto Rico)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/person\/mhairi-mcewan\/\">Mhairi McEwan, PCC (England)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/person\/marta-terrile-pcc\/\">Marta Terrile, PCC (Ireland)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tNomination and Appointment Process\t<\/h3>\r\n\t<p>Completed applications are reviewed by the ICF Professional Coaches Nominating Committee (the members of which can be viewed below) to narrow the field of applicants based on criteria for Board membership, competencies required for the 2026 Board of Directors, and diversity and representation. The committee will invite selected applicants to participate in an interview. Once candidates are selected for the ballot, all applicants are notified of their status and an election is held. The results of the election are announced by November 30 annually.<\/p>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\t2025 Nominating Committee\t<\/h3>\r\n\tKarina Cuello, PCC (Netherlands), Chair<br \/>\r\nKelly Stixrud, PCC (USA), Vice Chair<br \/>\r\nLouise Buchanan, ACC (Canada)<br \/>\r\nSuchitra Rajendra, PCC (India)<br \/>\r\nSusan McGuire, PCC (Canada)<br \/>\r\nCharles Reader, PCC (USA)<br \/>\r\nSeden Limoncuoglu, PCC (Turkey)<br \/>\r\nLea Uy-Ungson, PCC (The Philippines)\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tStatement of Diversity and Inclusion\t<\/h3>\r\n\t<p>ICF encourages people from diverse backgrounds, institutions, and experiences to apply. ICF does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Results Are In! 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