Your Vote Can Impact the Future of Health and PE!

On February 28, voting opens for the SHAPE America Board of Directors. Take an active role in your profession by learning about the 2023 candidates and casting your vote!

Voting Deadline: March 30 at 3 p.m. ET

Members will vote on candidates for the following positions:
President-Elect
Three Directors

President-Elect Candidates

Cara Grant

Supervisor, HPE Montgomery County Public Schools College Park, MD

Nilo Ramos

Assistant Professor, Physical Education Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC

Director Candidates

Christopher Amundson

Physical Education Teacher Ankeny High School Ankeny, IA

Taralyn Garner

Physical Education Instructor (retired) Plattsburg, MO

Francina Hollingsworth

Curriculum Implementation Coach for HPE Houston Independent School District Houston, TX

Andrew Milne

Kinetic Health & Wellness Teacher New Trier High School Winnetka, IL

William Potter

Physical Education Teacher Serendipity School Belmont, CA

Voting is a 3-Step Process

You will receive voting instructions and a link to the ballot via email on February 28.

Remember to:

Mark your ballot

Submit your vote

Confirm your vote

Election Q&A

How can I vote for SHAPE America officers?

Every eligible voter will receive an email notification prior to the opening of voting on how to access the ballot. Reminder notices will be sent before the election ends.
Eligible voters are professionals (including retirees and emeritus) and students.

Can I vote by mail ballot?

No. The election is accomplished through a secure, web-based and fully-hosted ballot solution to ensure the integrity of the voting process.

How long do I have to vote?

Eligible voters will be able to cast ballots until 3 p.m. ET on March 30, 2023.

How can I learn about each candidate for office?

Platform materials and candidate bios will be posted to the website at: https://www.shapeamerica.org/about/leaders/nominations_committee.aspx

I have elected to opt out of emails. Will I be able to vote?

Any eligible voter who has opted out of SHAPE America emails in the past will need to request to have that reset in order to receive voting information and access to the ballot. Please call Membership Services at 800-213-7193 or email to [email protected].

I didn’t receive a ballot. Can I receive one now?

First, please check your email in case the notice is in your Spam folder.
If you opted out of SHAPE America emails, you would not have received the notice.
If you have questions please call Membership Services at 800-213-7193 or email to [email protected].

When will the election results be announced?

The announcement of the new officers will take place at the All Member Meeting at the national convention.

Election Timeline 2023

February 28, 2023: Voting begins
March 30, 2023: Voting ends
March 31, 2023: Results announced at the All Member Meeting in Seattle