The ICF Professional Coaches Board of Directors is a body of elected members who govern the affairs or 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 are nominated based on competencies of exceptional boards. Each director serves a two-year term, with a maximum of two terms.
The election for the 2025 ICF Professional Coaches Global Board of Directors has been finalized.
In compliance with the ICF bylaws and election process, voting was open November 1 – 15, 2024, to all ICF members in good standing. On behalf of ICF, a heartfelt thank you to our volunteer members involved in the nomination and election process and to everyone who used their voice through a vote.
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 2025 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.
Jose Morales, PCC, MBA (USA)
Chair
Karina Cuello, ACTC, PCC (Netherlands)
Vice Chair
Sarah Obeid, PCC, SP, EQi-2.0, EQi 360, HRBP, CP (Saudi Arabia)
Julie Cohen, PCC (USA)
Suchitra Rajendra, PCC (India)
Susan McGuire, PCC (Canada)
Gita Sharma, PCC, PhD, CMPID (UAE)
Kelly Stixrud, PCC (USA)
Manbir Kaur, MCC (Canada)
Chair
James “Jim” Wetrich, PCC (USA)
Vice Chair
Graziela Cajado-Ogland, PCC, MBA (United Kingdom)
Secretary / Treasurer
Jurgita Micallef, PCC (Spain)
Director of Member Representatives
Jihane Labib, ACTC, MCC (UAE/Morocco)
Soon Loo, MCC (Singapore)
André Politzer, MCC (United States)
Marta Terrile, PCC (Ireland)
Sophia Toh, PCC (USA)
Dumisani Magadlela, PCC, PhD (South Africa)
Global Board Chair
Magdalena Nowicka Mook (USA)
CEO, ICF
Steve Weiss (USA)
Vice President, ICF Professional Coaches
As ICF continues to evolve into a large, complex global organization, we require governance with an expanded set of knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal attributes to continue leading the organization and the profession of coaching into the future. ICF Professional Coaches 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 ICF Professional Coaches Board of Directors is a body of elected members who govern the affairs of the organization. The Board of Directors is responsible for strategic development, policy creation, fiscal and management oversight of the organization. The Board of Directors represent, serve and advocate for more than 40,000 ICF-credentialed coach members worldwide. It is up to the Board of Directors to clearly define its expectations, goals and measures of success based on information and input from ICF staff.
Watch the video below to hear from ICF Professional Coaches Board Members on why you should apply for a position on the 2023 Board of Directors. Or, watch on ICF’s Vimeo.
Ideal candidates will have experience leading at the executive level of complex multi-national organizations, have previous board experience (private, public or not-for-profit), and a deep understanding of the ICF ecosystem as well as emerging trends in the coaching profession. A typical work cadence might require up to 10 hours weekly dedicated to project work, meeting attendance, professional networking and advocacy.
For additional information please see our bylaws.
ICF Members in good standing who hold an ACC, PCC or MCC Credential may apply for an open seat on the ICF Professional Coaches Board of Directors.
Please review the following requirements for eligibility to serve on this Board of Directors:
The following competencies are universal priorities across all ICF family organization Boards. They are also considered necessary for successful service on the ICFPC Board and are therefore among the most important factors reviewed during the application and interview process:
The Chair of the ICF Professional Coaches Board of Directors is the chief elected officer of the organization and shall serve as Chair of the Board of Directors. The Chair shall also serve as an ex-officio member of all committees. The Chair shall address the membership at proper times to communicate matters and suggestions that may promote the welfare and increase the usefulness of ICF. The Chair shall perform other necessary duties, including duties prescribed by the Board of Directors.
The Chair shall possess the following qualifications in addition to those outlined for the Board of Directors (above), as well as any additional competencies as identified and approved by the ICF Professional Coaches Board of Directors.
The ICF encourages people from diverse backgrounds, institutions, and experiences to apply. The 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, vendors, and clients.
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