The Results Are In!
The ICF Professional Coaches Board of Directors is a body of elected members who govern the affairs of the organization, which is a membership association for trained, professional coach practitioners. Its purpose is to lead the global advancement of the coaching profession through its members and chapters worldwide. The Board of Directors is comprised of no more than nine members who have been nominated based on competencies of exceptional boards. Each director serves a two-year term, with a maximum of two terms.
ICF thanks all those who participated in the 2026 ICF Professional Coaches Global Board of Directors election — your voice matters. Upon review and tabulation of the election ballots, ICF Professional Coaches is pleased to announce that the following candidates have been selected to serve on the 2026 ICF Professional Coaches Global Board of Directors:
Jihane Labib, MCC, ACTC (UAE/Morocco), Chair
Jurgita Micallef, PCC (Spain), Vice Chair
Soon Loo, MCC (Singapore), Secretary Treasurer
André Politzer, MCC (United States), Director of Member Relations
Dawna Atamanchuk, PCC (Canada)
Graziela "Gra" Cajado-Ogland, PCC (England)
Nomination and Appointment Process
Completed applications are reviewed by the ICF Professional Coaches Nominating Committee (the members of which can be viewed below) to narrow the field of applicants based on criteria for Board membership, competencies required for the 2026 Board of Directors, and diversity and representation. The committee will invite selected applicants to participate in an interview. Once candidates are selected for the ballot, all applicants are notified of their status and an election is held. The results of the election are announced by November 30 annually.
2025 Nominating Committee
Karina Cuello, PCC (Netherlands), Chair
Kelly Stixrud, PCC (USA), Vice Chair
Louise Buchanan, ACC (Canada)
Suchitra Rajendra, PCC (India)
Susan McGuire, PCC (Canada)
Charles Reader, PCC (USA)
Seden Limoncuoglu, PCC (Turkey)
Lea Uy-Ungson, PCC (The Philippines)
Statement of Diversity and Inclusion
ICF encourages people from diverse backgrounds, institutions, and experiences to apply. ICF does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.