The Delaware Valley HIMSS Chapter has begun accepting nominations for prospective candidates to serve on the 2024-2026 Board of Directors. 

This is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership to the Delaware Valley Chapter to support our membership, educational, and advocacy programs. Benefits of board membership include:

  • Professional growth opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of the healthcare IT industry through close collaboration with other Board members, committees, and the membership at large.
  • Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community and share individual healthcare IT knowledge and skills with others.
  • Networking and relationship-building opportunities with critical contributors to the healthcare IT community throughout the region.
  • Six (6) board seats are available this year.  Directors are elected to serve a two (2) year term.  Positions filled in this election will serve from July 2024 to June 2026. The ideal candidate should be someone currently serving in a leadership role and willing and committed to serving actively on the board. Eligibility criteria for nomination include the following requirements:
  • Must be an active HIMSS member and a registered member of the Delaware Valley Chapter for at least one year.
  • Must have attended at least one chapter function in the past 12 months from the date of this call for nominations. This includes webinars hosted by DVHIMSS over the last year.
  • Not currently serving on the board of directors for another HIMSS chapter.
  • Not currently serving on the HIMSS national board of directors

The Nominating Committee invites members to submit qualified names or themselves for consideration.

The following comprises a complete nomination packet that must be submitted by 6/7/2024 (by 11:59 PM EST), to be considered for nomination:

  • Paragraph summary of the candidate’s professional background, current position, and a statement describing the candidate’s interest and objectives in serving on the board
  • Photo (optional) for use with website communication and balloting process
  • A statement that attests that the candidate meets eligibility requirements
  • HIMSS membership number

The Nominating Committee will evaluate candidates based on eligibility and chapter policy. All eligible candidates will be included on the ballot.

All HIMSS members in good standing can vote for the 2024-2026 Board of Directors. The election will be conducted electronically, and voting will be open from June 10 to June 21, 2024.