The International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations (GlobalSkin) has officially closed the application period, as of May 2, for Full Member organizations interested in standing for election to our Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee will review all applications between May 26 and 30, and applicants will be informed of their candidacy status by June 2-3.
Read more about the opportunity and the election process.
What's In It for You and Your Patient Organization?
GlobalSkin Board Directors contribute their time and energy to our movement and are responsible for providing quality advice during their tenure. In doing so, they benefit directly from this prestigious professional development opportunity.
- You will gain expertise as a board director in a global organization
- You will develop new skills and experience, as well as insights into global issues that can affect the patients whom you serve nationally or regionally
- You will participate in international events and meetings
- You will make connections with patient leaders and other dermatology stakeholders in other countries
- You will raise the profile and reputation of your organization
Your Role as a Board Director
As an elected Board Director, you will help to advance the development of the organization and to grow the GlobalSkin movement. Your role will directly contribute to setting strategic direction and providing oversight as we work to improve the lives of those affected by dermatological conditions around the world through research, advocacy and support.
Board Directors act in the best interests of GlobalSkin as a whole; they act independently in a personal capacity and not as representatives of their patient organizations.
Board Directors are elected by Members for three-year terms; they may serve up to a maximum of three consecutive terms if re-elected.
Open Seats for the 2025 Board Election
Up to ten Members may serve on our Board of Directors each term. To foster diversity on our Board, GlobalSkin allows a maximum of two directors per region and disease area to serve concurrently.
In 2025, up to four positions are open and may be filled by individuals representing Full Member organizations according to the charts showing open seats below.
View the list of countries by region here. *Note: These regions mirror the regions of the World Health Organization.
Eligibility Criteria
- Represent an organization that is a patient-focused Full Member of GlobalSkin
- Are the primary or secondary contact of your Member organization
- Hold or have held in the past a leadership position in your Member organization
- Have attended at least one GlobalSkin Annual General Meeting
- Have participated in at least one of the following:
- GlobalSkin Conference
- GlobalSkin Community or Regional Meeting
- GlobalSkin grant program (Impact, WAED, etc.)
- Will acknowledge understanding that not more than two Board Directors from the same region or disease area can serve on the Board at one time
- Will acknowledge willingness to sign and abide by GlobalSkin’s Code of Conduct, if elected
- Will acknowledge commitment to attend at least 75% of the quarterly meetings that are held each year, if elected
GlobalSkin's Board meetings are held in English with simultaneous interpretation available. Candidates will need to understand written and conversational English.
Click here to view the Terms of Reference for GlobalSkin’s Board of Directors.
