AAVC Board of Directors

Call For Nominations

The Nominating and Governance Committee of the Alumnae/i Association of Vassar College (AAVC) is soliciting nominations for candidates to serve on the AAVC Board and its standing committees. All nominations are confidential.

Founded in 1871, the AAVC leads Vassar alums to advance the interests and mission of the College. The principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion guide the practices and policies of the Association as well as the internal guidelines and work of its committees.

The AAVC Board and its committee members represent Vassar’s nearly 42,000 alums across the globe, and comprise a diverse group reflecting the demographics, skills, and attributes of the greater alum population, including class year, gender identity, ethnicity, geography, profession, and other factors. Some committees of the board include alums who are not board members but play an integral role in serving the interests of all alums.

We are seeking nominations for the positions and committees described on our website at go.vassar.edu/AAVCBoardPositions. We are especially interested in candidates who have a record of participation and engagement with and service to Vassar and/or who have served in volunteer leadership roles within other organizations. Core people skills such as collaboration, mentorship, and bridge-building are also highly valued. If you would like to recommend someone or would like to be considered yourself, kindly submit nominations by filling out this nomination form by Friday, October 10, 2025. Please reference the candidate’s volunteer role(s) and describe the individual’s qualifications for the nominated role.

Many thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you!

Alisa Swire ’84
Chair, AAVC Nominating and Governance Committee

Sheryl Smikle ’81
Vice Chair, AAVC Nominating and Governance Committee