ALA Silicon Valley Chapter Leadership

Open Call For Nominations

Board of Directors 2026-27

Your Chapter is now taking nominations for the following Board of Director positions:

• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Director - Communications
• Director - Membership
• Director - Professional Development
• At-Large Director - Community Outreach and Member Connection
  
  

The term of office is from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027.

If you are interested in serving on the board in any of the above positions and would like to hear more about the job responsibilities, or you would like to nominate someone, please contact our Nominating Committee.

Nominations will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, January 30, 2026. 

Project Teams

Not Ready for a Fulltime Board Commitment yet? How About Helping with a Project?

Throughout the year, the Chapter seeks volunteers to help with various activities.

We are looking for assistance with the following projects:

• Update our LinkedIn and Facebook pages with chapter seminars, events, and photos;
• Take photos at events;
• Facilitate a roundtable;
• Host a networking event;
• Source a venue for a networking event;
• Source an activity for a community outreach event;
• Source a speaker for an educational seminar; and
• Greet members at networking or community outreach events.
• Refer a member or invite a prospective member to an event.
• Write a Diversity Spotlight about a monthly heritage celebration and cultural events in our local area.
  

If you are able to help with a special project, please contact the Chapter President.

Sincerely,

2026 Nominating Committee

Taylor-Aston Nielsen, President 

Darcy Diaz, President-Elect

Thea Wagner, Member At-Large