SCDRP 2027 Advisory Board Election
The SCDRP Advisory Board plays a vital role in shaping the future of the Partnership. Board members help guide our strategic direction, strengthen relationships with regional partners, and support the growth of our programs and resources. Members also collaborate through committees focused on funding, partnership development, and planning our annual meeting.
Learn about the Advisory Board role and expectations here.
Why Join?
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Shape the future of SCDRP’s work and impact.
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Deepen your involvement in SCDRP’s initiatives and activities.
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Collaborate with other leaders to strengthen resilience across the Southeast and Caribbean region.
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Connect and network with professionals across the Southeast and Caribbean, including current SCDRP Advisory Board members.
Key Dates
October 19, 2026: Nominations Open
November 9, 2026, 5:00 pm EST: Nominations Close
December 4, 2026 - December 18, 2026: Online Elections
December 21, 2026: Election results announced
January 2027: New Advisory Board Member Onboarding
February 1, 2027: Official Start of Duties
March16-18, 2027: SCDRP Annual Meeting, In-Person Advisory Board Meeting and Officer Elections
Seats up for Election
Academic: 1 seat
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To be eligible for an academic seat, the nominated member shall be directly affiliated with a college, university, or a consortium of such. This includes career professionals, post-docs, and fellows.
State of South Carolina: 1 seat
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To be eligible for a state/territory seat, the nominated member shall work for or with the state/territory government for which the candidate is nominated.
State of North Carolina: 1 seat
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To be eligible for a state/territory seat, the nominated member shall work for or with the state/territory government for which the candidate is nominated.
Private Sector: 2 seats
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To be eligible for the private sector seat, the nominated member shall be professional staff for a for-profit organization.
Requirements
All nominees to the Advisory Board are expected to: a) have professional experience in community resilience, natural disaster recovery, emergency management, and/or climate mitigation and adaptation, b) commit to a 3-year term, and c) have a professional address in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands.
To make or receive a nomination, you must be an SCDRP Member in Good Standing. Per the SCDRP Policies and Procedures, SCDRP Members in Good Standing are defined as Individual Members, Student Members, Supporting Partner Group Members, Sustaining Partner Group Members, and Benefactor Group Members with a current annual membership. If you have questions about your membership status, please contact scdrp@secoora.org.
Nominees should be willing to commit to a 3-year term if elected.
How to Submit a Nomination
Members in Good Standing can nominate themselves or other Members in Good Standing, with their concurrence.
To nominate yourself or another SCDRP member, please email scdrp@secoora.org with the following information:
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Nominee's name, affiliation, and email address.
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The seat that the nominee is running for: State of South Carolina, State of North Carolina, Academic, or Private Sector.
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250-word biography
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Brief Statement of interest
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Headshot photo
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If you are nominating someone else: Is the nominee aware of your nomination and agree to this nomination? (Please seek their approval before submission.)