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Join the LMHANJ Leadership Team

We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Latino Mental Health Association of New Jersey Executive Board! This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our statewide organization and help shape the future of mental health advocacy within the Latinx community. If you're passionate about supporting our mission, have leadership experience, and are committed to making a difference, we encourage you to consider nominating yourself or someone else for one of our available board positions.

Board Commitments​

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Board members are expected to commit time, energy, and resources to support the mission of LMHANJ. Below are the key commitments:

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  • Virtual Board Meetings: Attend board meetings on the first and third Sunday of each month, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. These meetings are essential for discussing the direction, goals, and operations of the organization.

  • 3 In-Person Meetings: Participate in 2 strategic planning meetings (approximately in February and June) and 1 board retreat (December) to help shape the long-term vision and initiatives of LMHANJ.

  • Annual Conference: Attend and actively contribute to the success of the annual conference held each March. This may include leading or assisting with tasks such as programming, outreach, or logistics.

  • Annual Gala: Attend the annual gala in October and secure a table of your family, friends, network or organization. This is a key event for celebrating our achievements and supporting scholarship initiatives.

  • Annual Board Contribution: Make an annual financial contribution to support the Gala and Conference. This can be met through ticket purchases, sponsorships, or bringing in a sponsor.

  • Event and Sponsorship Promotion: Share upcoming events, sponsorship opportunities, and initiatives with your professional and personal network to help expand our reach and engage more supporters.

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Board involvement affords you the unique opportunity for professional growth, exclusive networking and access, increased visibility, personal fulfillment, legacy building, and ultimately, to make a tremendous impact on our community!​

 

We invite passionate and dedicated individuals to step forward and nominate themselves or others for leadership positions, contributing to the vital work we do in enhancing mental health awareness and services. IT TRULY IS AN AMAZING AND FULFILLING EXPERIENCE!

Join the 2025 Leadership Team
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Available Positions for 2027

Roles and Responsibilities for each Position found in the Nomination Form

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PRESIDENT-ELECT

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Degree in mental health

  • 2 yr experience on a board

  • Strong leadership skills

  • Skilled in collaboration 

  • Skilled in strategic planning

  • Ability to drive membership

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CONFERENCE CHAIR

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Degree in mental health

  • Strong project management skills

  • Leads planning for the annual conference

  • Develops conference theme and structure with the board

  • Recruits speakers and coordinates continuing education

  • Manages scheduling, registration, and budget

  • Partners with Communications Chair on promotion

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GALA CHAIR

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Degree in mental health

  • Experience in event planning and fundraising

  • Leads the annual gala, our premier fundraising event

  • Oversees theme, logistics, honorees, and program flow

  • Coordinates sponsorships and vendors with the Treasurer

  • Manages timelines, budgets, and volunteer teams

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PROGRAMS AND EVENTS CHAIR

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Degree in mental health

  • Strong organizational and leadership skills

  • Leads the Programs & Events Team

  • Oversees educational, networking, and professional development events

  • Develops an annual programming calendar

  • Coordinates venues, speakers, and materials

  • Collects feedback and evaluates program effectiveness

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SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Degree in mental health

  • Skilled in content creation and social media platforms

  • Maintains consistent, culturally relevant content

  • Promotes Association events and initiatives

  • Provides live coverage of the Gala, Conference, and programs

  • Manages direct messages, reposts, and engagement

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MEMBER ENGAGEMENT CHAIR

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Degree in mental health
    Skilled in relationship building and outreach

  • Develops strategies to increase member participation

  • Builds partnerships with NJ colleges and universities

  • Recruits and trains student ambassadors

  • Represents the Association at community events

  • Identifies early career award nominees

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MEMBER-AT-LARGE (Seat 1)

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Degree in mental health

  • Experience in event planning and fundraising

  • Leads the annual gala, our premier fundraising event

  • Oversees theme, logistics, honorees, and program flow

  • Coordinates sponsorships and vendors with the Treasurer

  • Manages timelines, budgets, and volunteer teams

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MEMBER-AT-LARGE (Seat 2)

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Degree in mental health

  • Experience in event planning and fundraising

  • Leads the annual gala, our premier fundraising event

  • Oversees theme, logistics, honorees, and program flow

  • Coordinates sponsorships and vendors with the Treasurer

  • Manages timelines, budgets, and volunteer teams

Nominations Open Until November 23rd

Gala Planning Team
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