March 7, 2008
Six new AAJA Governing Board members were elected by the Advisory Board during its meeting in San Francisco March 7. Newly-elected were: Abe Kwok, Arizona chapter; Cheryl Tan, New York chapter; Don Chareunsy, San Diego chapter; Matt Dunn, San Francisco Bay Area chapter; Sharon Chan, Seattle chapter; and Ameet Sachdev, Chicago chapter.
The six will serve a two-year term. The Governing Board ensures that the organization fulfills its mission, meets the needs of its constituencies, and operates legally, effectively, and efficiently. The other members of the Governing Board are the elected National Officers: Jeanne Mariani-Belding, president; Janet Cho, Vice President for Print; Jam Sardar, Vice President for Broadcast; Cynthia Wang, Treasurer; and Doris Truong, Secretary.
More information is available on the Board of Directors page.
Three positions for National Officers are up for election at the UNITY Convention in Chicago this July: President, Vice President for Broadcast, and Treasurer. Their new terms begin on January 1, 2009. Nominations are due March 17.