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Leadership Team Roles & Descriptions Open for Election

A goal of all AAMFT Interest Networks is to provide the ability for leadership development in our field. The Network should have a leadership development plan or means to develop future leaders (succession plan). All individuals on our leadership team are expected to participate in our committees as that is where the networks “work” comes to fruition.

• Chair Elect - The Chair-Elect is a voting member of the RMFTN Board who supports the current Chair and steps into the role when the Chair is unavailable. This position plays a key part in ensuring leadership continuity, as the Chair-Elect will serve as Chair in the following year (2027) and Past Chair the year after (2028). The Chair-Elect participates in all leadership meetings, assists with decision-making, and is expected to understand and uphold RMFTN’s governing policies and procedures. This role is ideal for someone seeking to grow into leadership, offering three years of involvement in guiding the direction of the organization.

• Secretary: The Secretary is a voting member of the RMFTN Board and serves as the backbone of the Network’s organizational recordkeeping and communication. This role includes maintaining meeting minutes, documenting board attendance, and ensuring RMFTN’s operations stay aligned with policies and Robert’s Rules of Order. The Secretary communicates with AAMFT regarding leadership transitions, manages shared records, and coordinates digital tools used across the organization. They are also responsible for sending meeting notices, publishing the monthly e-newsletter, and supporting event scheduling. This position is ideal for someone organized, tech-savvy, and passionate about keeping systems running smoothly.

• Social Media Chair - The Social Media Chair is an appointed, non-voting board member who oversees RMFTN’s online presence and digital communication strategy. This role involves creating and posting timely, relevant content that promotes engagement and reflects the mission of RMFTN. The Social Media Chair works closely with the Secretary to ensure consistent messaging across platforms and supports event promotion, including the monthly Train & Gain sessions. They also assist with light website maintenance through Squarespace, helping to keep our digital presence current and engaging. This position is ideal for someone creative, organized, and tech-savvy, with a passion for community connection and communication.

• Emerging Professionals Advocate - The Emerging Professionals Representative is an appointed, non-voting RMFTN board member who serves as a liaison for recent graduates and Marriage and Family Therapy Candidates (MFTCs). This individual must be pre-licensed and within about 1-2 years of graduation. The role focuses on advocacy for early-career professionals and outreach to help grow RMFTN’s pre-licensed membership. The representative contributes insight on challenges such as licensure, supervision, and professional identity formation, and shares ideas on how RMFTN can better support emerging clinicians. While this role does not carry voting rights, the perspective and feedback of the Emerging Professionals Representative are highly valued by the board.

• Student Liaisons - The Student Liaison is an appointed, non-voting member of the RMFTN Board who represents the voice of graduate-level MFT students in the Rocky Mountain region. This role involves building connections with local MFT programs, promoting RMFTN events and opportunities to students, and advocating for student-centered issues such as internship compensation and supervision costs. The Student Liaison helps spread the word about networking events like Meet & Greets. While they do not hold a vote, the Student Liaison’s voice is essential in shaping how RMFTN supports and engages students.

• Advocacy Chair - The Advocacy Chair is an appointed, non-voting board member who leads RMFTN’s advocacy efforts and chairs the Advocacy Committee. This role connects local and national advocacy work by partnering with the AAMFT FamilyTEAM Liaison and tracking legislation and policies that impact the MFT profession. The Advocacy Chair plays a key role in representing RMFTN in state-level discussions and exploring sustainable funding opportunities to advance professional visibility and influence. They also foster engagement among RMFTN members by promoting advocacy education and opportunities to take action. This position is ideal for someone passionate about systems change, policy work, and the future of the MFT profession.

• Colorado Member At Large - The Member at Large is an appointed, non-voting board member who serves as a flexible and active contributor to RMFTN’s leadership. This role includes stepping in to support other board members as needed, leading or assisting with special projects, and helping meetings run smoothly, ethically, and efficiently. As a liaison to the general membership, the Member at Large brings feedback, concerns, and questions to the board while also helping RMFTN expand its presence in Colorado. While not a voting member, this individual plays a vital role in board support, member connection, and regional outreach.

• Wyoming Member At Large - The Member at Large is an appointed, non-voting board member who serves as a flexible and active contributor to RMFTN’s leadership. This role includes stepping in to support other board members as needed, leading or assisting with special projects, and helping meetings run smoothly, ethically, and efficiently. As a liaison to the general membership, the Member at Large brings feedback, concerns, and questions to the board while also helping RMFTN expand its presence in Wyoming. While not a voting member, this individual plays a vital role in board support, member connection, and regional outreach.