EBAA seeks members to serve on the Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 Board term. Board members help shape the profession’s future by participating in strategic discussions, establishing EBAA’s policies, and governing the association. EBAA-member eye bank staff and Paton Society members are encouraged to apply for service.
Members may nominate themselves or may be nominated by others. Completed nomination forms must be received no later than March 14.
Positions Open
- At-Large Director (three positions open)
Guidelines
- All EBAA-accredited eye bank staff and Paton Society members are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.
- In keeping with EBAA’s commitment to diversity, members from underrepresented constituencies are particularly encouraged to consider Board service.
- Two years of service on an EBAA Committee are required to serve on the Board. These two years must be completed before July 1, 2025.
- EBAA’s bylaws state that no more than one person from an eye bank can serve on the Board at a given time; this includes Medical Directors and Associate Medical Directors.
- All candidates, including current Board members seeking re-election, must complete this form
- Volunteers should consider the unique value and expertise they can bring to the Board and their ability to participate meaningfully when submitting an application
- All eye bank staff applications require endorsement by their eye bank’s Executive Director
- Candidates need to provide a brief video describing their experience and interest in Board service, to be posted to EBAA’s website, and to speak during the Spring Town Hall.
- Candidates elected to serve on the Board must participate in EBAA’s annual Board Orientation & Training meeting – scheduled for August 1st – 3rd in Washington DC; all expenses are paid by EBAA.
- Application Deadline: Friday, March 14