The New York Association for the Education of Young Children (NYAEYC) is the state affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the country’s largest and most influential early childhood organization. The NYAEYC Governance Committee is currently seeking nominations for individuals interested in serving on the NYAEYC Governing Board to provide leadership and support in fulfilling our mission of promoting excellence in early care and education. The Board seeks candidates from varied types of early childhood programs and roles/positions from across New York State, representing the diversity of our communities, including race, ethnicity, gender orientation, and cultural backgrounds. The following positions are now open for nominations:
Elections for these positions will take place in July of 2026 and the terms for both offices will be January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2028.
If you or someone you know meets the requirements, we encourage you to submit an online nomination. If you would like to nominate someone via email or by mail (NYAEYC, 230 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY 12203), please send a resume/CV to the governance committee members by May 8, 2026. We will personally follow up with all potential candidates. Nominations are officially open!
- Self-nominations are welcome! If you or someone you know meets the requirements, we encourage you to submit an online nomination no later than May 29, 2026.
- The term for Vice President is a 2-year term, January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
- The term for Governance Chairperson is a 2-year term, January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
- Elections for these positions will be decided in July 2026.
- Please visit our website for more information about NYAEYC, our Governing Board, and the positions open for nominations this year.
Serving as a member of the NYAEYC Governing Board is a volunteer opportunity to grow as a state leader, to influence early childhood policy, to support early childhood practitioners, and to promote the mission of NYAEYC. It is also an opportunity to work with a wonderful group of dedicated early childhood professionals who bring diverse perspectives, commitment, and energy to addressing both the opportunities and challenges that face the field today.
Thank you for participating in the development of leadership for NYAEYC. Remember to look for your ballot and vote in December!
For questions or additional information, please contact the Governance Committee:
Dorthea King-Simpson, Governance Co-Chair
Jenna Pettinicchi, Governance Co-Chair