Board of Directors
NAFSA's leadership structure is led by a Board of Directors. The board guides the association through its Strategic Plan that sets out goals and objectives over a three-year horizon.
Senior Staff
NAFSA's office is led by the executive director and CEO, senior advisers, and deputy executive directors.
Governance
Explore NAFSA's strategic plan, bylaws and standing rules, ethical principles, and the association's diversity and inclusion statement.
Become a Leader
NAFSA members volunteer to serve the association to create and disseminate knowledge, to influence public policy, and to maintain a strong organization.
NAFSA Annual Election Ballot
NAFSA presents the national leadership slate for the 2021 election ballot, to begin their leader roles in January 2022. Current NAFSA members in good standing are eligible to vote.
NAFSA Presidents
The president of the association is elected by the membership at large. As the chair of the board of directors, the president leads the board in developing policies, priorities and positions, and providing direction for the development and stewardship of its resources through a strategic plan.