Voting is Now Open for the 2026 WAMFT Election!
Meet this year’s candidates and help choose the members who will serve in WAMFT leadership. Take some time to learn about the candidates, read their ballot statements, and hear directly from them through our social media before casting your vote.
Open Board Positions
President Elect
Serves a two-year term working closely with the President and Board to learn the role, support WAMFT’s leadership, and prepare for the transition to President. The President-Elect also chairs the WAMFT Conference Committee and serves as the presiding officer for WAMFT and Board meetings when the President is unavailable. Candidates must be Professional Members of AAMFT. This position represents a five-year leadership commitment: two years as President-Elect, followed by two years as President, and one year as Past President.
Member-At-Large
Represent the broader WAMFT membership while contributing to Board leadership and organizational initiatives. This year’s Member-at-Large openings include a position serving as Legislative Committee Co-Chair role. Candidates must be WAMFT voting members in good standing. A few Member-at-Large positions are open during this election cycle.
Student Representative
Helps ensure student voices are included in board discussions, co-chair student committee, share information about opportunities and resources with fellow students, co-plan Mentor Day, and support connections between WAMFT and MFT training programs. Candidates must be WAMFT Student Members in good standing when their term begins and must remain eligible for the student membership category for at least the first year of the term.
Pre-Clinical Representative
Brings the perspective of pre-clinically licensed marriage and family therapists to the WAMFT Board. They help ensure the needs and experiences of early-career clinicians are represented in board discussions, chair of the pre-clinical committee, share resources and opportunities with fellow associates, co-plan Mentor Day, and support initiatives that foster professional growth, connection, and successful licensure. Candidates must be WAMFT members in good standing and hold an active Washington Marriage and Family Therapist Associate license. The person elected must retain their associate licensure status for at least the first year of the term.
Elections Committee Member
Help identify and recruit qualified candidates for WAMFT Board and leadership positions. They support a fair and transparent election process, encourage member involvement, and help cultivate future leaders within the organization. This role offers an opportunity to strengthen WAMFT by helping build a diverse and engaged leadership team. Candidates must be WAMFT voting members in good standing. Elections Committee members help recruit candidates, confirm candidate eligibility, prepare the election slate, support the voting process, and encourage member participation.
Looking ahead
WAMFT is seeking members who want to help strengthen Washington’s marriage and family therapy community. Serving in an elected position is an opportunity to represent fellow members, build professional connections, develop leadership experience, and help shape WAMFT’s future.
You do not need to have everything figured out before stepping into leadership. We welcome candidates with different backgrounds, perspectives, professional experiences, and stages of career development. Please don't hesitate to reach out to the elections committee with questions or let us know if we can be of more assistance: elections@wamft.org
Missed the Application Deadline?
There are many opportunities to get involved and help shape the future of WAMFT.
Do you know a WAMFT member whose experience, ideas, and perspective would make them a great leader in one of these positions? Reach out to ask whether they meet the qualifications below are interested. After you receive their consent, write in their name on the ballot.
Qualifications to Run for Office
Candidates must:
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Be a current WAMFT member and an AAMFT member in good standing.
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Meet the membership, licensing, or student-status requirements for their chosen position.
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Be eligible, qualified, and willing to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
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Agree to follow WAMFT and AAMFT bylaws and applicable organizational policies.
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Complete the candidate application and provide all requested materials.
Eligibility will be confirmed by the Elections Committee before a candidate is placed on the ballot.
What to expect on the candidate application
On the candidate application we ask for a few things:
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AAMFT Member Category
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Position you’re most interested in
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Other positions you would like to run for
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Your current job position and/or current practice setting(s)
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Previous WAMFT and/or AAMFT volunteer service experience, including committees
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Previous contributions to the MFT field
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Other professional memberships
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Your experience working with diverse populations
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Current and previous leadership roles and experience with long range and strategic planning
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500 word Ballot Statement (include why you want to serve in this position and your experiences that prepare you for this role)
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CV/Resume
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Headshot