MAGPS is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the 2025-2027 Board of Directors.  You may use this page to nominate yourself or a peer, learn more about MAGPS Board positions, understand the election process, or scroll to the bottom for a timeline of events.  You must submit nominations for yourself or a colleague by 5 pm EST on 11/28/2024.  Voting will begin the first week of December and closes on 12/15/2024.

MAGPS is a501(c)(3), volunteer-run organization, that is an affiliate of the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA).  The Society offers multidisciplinary programming to mental health professionals for professional growth in the field of group psychotherapy, that includes events to network with other group therapists. 

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is a diverse, multidisciplinary group, dedicated to MAGPS’s mission and vision, which includes endorsing group psychotherapy as a tool for social justice and systemic change.  Although many Board Members are Certified Group Psychotherapists (CGP’s), we represent, and welcome individuals at any stage in their professional development to participate on our Board team.

If you are interested in serving as an Officer on the MAGPS Board:

1. Self-Nominate by clicking here.  After clicking the link, you will be asked 5 questions, one of which will ask you to provide a biographical statement, that includes your interest in taking on the desired role.  Your ideas will be shared with MAGPS members during the voting process 
   
   
2. Nominate a colleague by clicking here or emailing nominations@magps.org.  In a brief email, please tell us who you are nominating and why.  

General Board Expectations

• Attend most board meetings (1-1.5 hours every other month)
• Complete Board tasks and responsibilities associated with the position description, which may include serving on Conference Committees
• Attend MAGPS Conferences
• Attendance at Board retreats

Term Length of Appointment

Appointments are for two years and begin after the Spring 2025 Conference. 

Eligible Nominees & Qualifications

• Any MAGPS member in good standing with the organization.  
• Must possess an interest in Group Psychotherapy, including viewing it as a tool for social justice and change.
• Nominees for the President and President Elect positions must be licensed by their discipline in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, or West Virginia.
• Nominees for all other Board positions may be filled by students, retirees, or licensed/unlicensed professionals.
• Board members are strongly encouraged to be members of AGPA; however, it is not a requirement to hold a position.
• Experience leading groups is desirable, but not required

The following position are open and serve a term from Spring 2023 to Spring 2025.  Scroll down or click on each position for its description, specific requirements (when applicable), and term limits.

*Josh Desilva, the President Elect, will assume the role of President in Spring 2025, however, the President's position description can also be found below.  

President*. The President shall preside at meetings, be the executive office of the Society and of the Board of Directors, provide leadership, and perform all duties usually pertaining to the office. These duties include but are not limited to organizing board meetings, managing ongoing projects, networking with the psychotherapy industry, representing the society within the American Group Psychotherapy Association, and requesting feedback from members and the leadership team. The President shall be responsible for internal operations of the society, including chairing the Executive Committee as defined in Article VI., Section 2.A.  The President may be maintained on the bank account, as needed.  The term of the President shall be for 2-years.  The President is not eligible for re-election. 

Vice President/President-Elect: The Vice President shall fulfill the duties of the President in the absence of the President and shall be responsible for all education and training functions of the Society. The Vice President must have chaired at least 2 conferences, however, if this individual does not have this experience, they shall be responsible for chairing two future conference events prior to taking office as President.  The Vice President shall participate on the Nominating Committee as defined in Article VI., Section 2.B.  The term of the Vice President/President Elect shall be for 2 years.

Co-Treasurer/Accounts Payable Officer. The Co-Treasurer/Accounts Payable Officer is one of two fiscal officers in the Society.  This officer shall share custody of all funds of the Society with the Co-Treasurer/Membership chair and President.  Additionally, this Officer shall share responsibility for the oversight of MAGPS funds including, but not limited to, digital payment gateways and bank accounts in the Society’s name.  With Board approval, the Accounts Payable Officer is authorized to make payments on behalf of MAGPS.  Lastly, this individual shall keep records of finances, shall submit reports to the Board regularly, and shall produce reports for the membership annually.  The term of the Co-Treasurer/Accounts Payable Officer shall be for 2 years.  An individual may only be re-elected for this position for a follow on term.  Individuals serving in this position for 2 terms are not eligible for re-election to this position. 

Co-Treasurer/Receivables & Membership Officer.  The Co-Treasurer/Membership and Receivables Officer is the second of two fiscal officers in the society.  This Officer shall share custody of all funds of the Society with the Co-Treasurer/Accounts Payable Officer and President.  Additionally, this Officer shall share responsibility for the oversight of MAGPS funds, including, but not limited to, digital payment gateways and bank accounts in the Society’s name.  This individual is responsible for reminding and collecting dues from the membership, as well as managing a system that maintains the qualifications of each member as defined in Article III, Section 2.  With approval from the Board, this individual may update membership dues and programming fees.  Additionally, this Officer should work in collaboration with other Board members to set fees collected by programming efforts, Institutes, workshops, etc. The term of the Co-Treasurer/Membership & Receivables Officer shall be for 2 years.  An individual may only be re-elected for this position for a follow on term.  Individuals serving in this position for 2 terms are not eligible for re-election to this position. 

Secretary. The Secretary shall keep the records of the Society including minutes of meetings, correspondence of the Society, and records of meetings and reports to the membership, and shall be responsible for the dissemination of information to the Board. The term of the Secretary shall be for 2 years.  An individual may only be re-elected for this position for a follow on term.  Individuals serving in this position for 2 terms are not eligible for re-election to this position. 

Member at Large (1). The Member at Large shall be responsible for representing the needs of the membership body to the Board of Directors. They will also be responsible for establishing a system of mentorship within the Society. The term of the Member at Large shall be for 2 years.  Individuals serving in this position are not eligible for re-election to this position. 

Director of Event Planning. The Director of Event Planning shall be responsible for managing the planning and execution of the Society's Annual Conference(s) as well as any other events as designated by the Board. The Director of Event Planning will work with the Chair(s) of the Conference Committee as defined in Article VI., Section 2.D. They will be responsible for the timeline of creating the committee and the tasks of nominating future speakers and venues. The term of the Director of Event Planning shall be for 2 years. Individuals serving in this position are not eligible for re-election to this position.

Director of Technology.  The Director of Technology manages the website, Zoom account, social media accounts, and all digital marketing software.  This may include content editing/uploading materials to the website, working with software or database developers, assigning Board members access to accounts, issuing Board members administrative privileges, and contacting customer service representatives to fix technological issues.  The Director serves as the Webmaster for the MAGPS listserv. 

Director of Education and Training.  The Director of Education and Training is responsible for assuring the quality of the Society’s programming efforts.  The Director also works with the Director of Event Planning, Conference Chair(s), presenters, and/or other Society leadership to coordinate the availability of continuing education credits for MAGPS events. 

Director of Outreach. The Director of Outreach shall be responsible for developing strategies for the recruitment of new members. The Director of Outreach shall be responsible for chairing the Membership Committee as defined in Article VI., Section 2.C.

Director of Communications and Marketing. The Director of Marketing shall be responsible for the creation and management of communications to members including but not limited to the newsletter, emailed announcements, and social media platforms. The Director of Marketing shall be responsible for chairing the Marketing Committee as defined in Article VI., Section 2.E.

Student/Recent Career Representatives (2). Two Student/Recent Career Representatives shall be responsible for representing the needs of the student membership body to the Board of Directors as defined in Article III., Section 2.E.ii.

Anti-Racism Chair(s). The Anti Racism Chair(s) shall be responsible for ensuring that all society material is inclusive to all marginalized groups that are present within the geographic boundaries of the organization. The Chair shall be responsible for chairing the Anti Racism Committee as defined in Article VI., Section 2.F.