LIAA is stronger when you are part of the action! If you are interested in getting involved with the LIAA Board, this is your chance. 

The LIAA and its Board of Directors

LIAA's mission is to build and support an engaged, thriving and sustainable global Lauder alumni community, including the Institute and students, across industries, geographies and classes through lifelong learning, networking, affinity groups and other vibrant, engaging events.

Our goals are to:

• Increase opportunities for alumni engagement with alumni, the Institute and students

• Collaborate with the Institute and students to identify and achieve mutual goals

• Elevate the Institute’s profile as the leader in global business education and impact

We’re excited about the progress we have made engaging alumni and connecting the Lauder alumni community. Since 2020, we have had:

• 62+ webinars 
• 80+ Lauder alumni speakers
• 55 regional ambassadors (LRAs)
• 43 regional in person events
• 5 alumni Affinity Groups created
• Lauder Meridians pilot involving 100+ alumni
  
• 56%+ of alumni registered for webinars
• 90%+ of alumni have read an LIAA newsletter
• 90% of alumni feel connected to LIAA 
• 59% of alumni want to get more involved 

The LIAA Board manages the strategy and resources to support alumni activity. Our focus areas for the next 1-2 years include:

• Building upon LIAA’s strategic and operational vision to develop an annual calendar and  implementation plan
• Developing global alumni events and initiatives according to the strategy
• Ensuring the LIAA’s long-term sustainability (via governance and finance)

As a Board Director you will have an opportunity to meet alumni from across all classes and regions, as well as work closely with Institute and Alumni Leadership, including members of the Lauder Institute’s Board of Governors and the Lauder Advisory Council.

Open positions

There are seven at-large Alumni Term Directors on the Current LIAA Board. We are holding elections for three at-large Alumni Term Directors to begin their two-year terms in June 2024. 

In accordance with our goal of representing a global organization, two of the LIAA Board’s seven directors must be resident outside of the United States at the time of their elections. This year, we have one current Director who is resident outside the United States, and we require one more. Therefore, one of the three newly elected members must be resident outside of the US.

How to Submit a Nomination 

We have 3 open at-large Alumni Term Director seats on the Board and are currently accepting nominations for candidates who want to run in elections scheduled for May 2024.  

To nominate yourself, please submit the below nomination package to the LIAA Executive Director, Laura Goldenberg, at laura@lauderlove.com. Lauder alumni through the class of 2023 are eligible to run. 

Nomination submissions should include:

• Name
• Class Year
• Program or Language Track
• LinkedIn profile URL or a resume
• Headshot
• Current country of residence
• Personal statement of 250 words or less including
• • - Brief overview of who you are
    - Why you want to join the Board
    - How you plan on contributing
  • 
    
  • - Indication of Board Committee interest. Please indicate which of the four committees you may have interest in joining. Please include any experience in these areas, in one or two sentences.
    
• •   Committees:
           - Long Term Funding
           - Finance
           - Strategic Alumni Engagement  
           - Governance
    
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Nomination emails must be received by 11:59pm EDT on April 20, 2024. Elections will run online from May 15-22, 2024 and the 3 winners will be announced at the end of May 2024. 

Any questions?

On Friday, April 5 at 12pm EDT, our current Board members are hosting an online Q&A to share their perspectives and answer alumni questions about the Board’s work and the elections. Click here to sign up. 

If you have questions but can’t join this Q&A, email getinvolved@lauderlove.com. 

FAQ

What are at-large Alumni Term Director responsibilities?

• Attend monthly virtual Board meetings (1-2/month)
• Collaborate in developing alumni programming based on need and interests
• Participate in strategic initiatives based on need and interests
• Support semi-annual LIAA Board presentations at Lauder Institute Board of Governors meetings.

What should I submit with my nomination?

• Name
• Class Year
• Program or Language Track
• LinkedIn profile URL or a resume
• Headshot
• Current country of residence
• Personal statement of 250 words or less including
• • - Brief overview of who you are
    - Why you want to join the Board
    - How you plan on contributing
  • 
    
  • - Indication of Board Committee interest. Please indicate which of the four committees you may have interest in joining. Please include any experience in these areas, in one or two sentences.
    
• •   Committees:
           - Long Term Funding
           - Finance
           - Strategic Alumni Engagement  
           - Governance

How much of a time investment is this?

How long am I committing for?

When do I start?

Two out of seven Alumni Term Director seats are reserved for alumni who reside outside of the United States. Why is that?

●   Our alumni community is globally distributed and we want our Board leadership to reflect that. In the spirit of the Lauder Institute’s mission, we integrate geographic diversity into our Board foundations by reserving 2 seats for alumni who reside outside the US at the time of their election. This way, our Board decisions will better reflect the interests and needs of alumni everywhere.

●   This year, one seat is already held by a Director who is resident outside of the United States, and therefore we require one more Director who is resident outside of the United States.

What is the ideal candidate profile?

●   We have no ideal candidate profile. At-large Board directors will not be fulfilling any technical functions that require specific knowledge. 

What makes an effective Board Director?

●   A commonly used framework for non-profit Board Director contributions is the 3 W’s: wealth, wisdom, and work. With the LIAA, effective Board Directors should be ready to contribute wisdom and work to advance LIAA goals.

Are Board Directors required or expected to contribute to LIAA financially?

●   No. Board Directors are not required to make financial contributions to the LIAA.

Can LRAs and LGAW volunteers run?

●   Yes! All alumni Lauder alumni through the class of 2023 are eligible to run, including people who have volunteered with the Lauder alumni community in any capacity.   

What are the biggest challenges the LIAA Board faces? What is the future state this Board is working toward?

●   Our current focus areas and greatest challenges include delivering valuable alumni programming led by volunteers globally, establishing stable LIAA Board governance practices, and developing sustainable LIAA funding. Our long-term goal is to build an active alumni community with ongoing engagement in global regions that is supported by the LIAA Board and Executive Director.

Can I be involved with the LIAA without being on the Board?

●   Of course! You do not need to join the Board to be involved with LIAA. Write laura@lauderlove.com with any ideas you have to get involved - such as leading alumni programming. You can also join our programming committee or our affinity groups.