Overview
ASA’s Advisory Councils are each a coalition of thought leaders that leverage the insights, knowledge, talent, relationships and experience of its members to advance ASA’s impact in aging. Each Council is composed of ASA members committed to advising ASA on achieving its goals and mission. This group of members complements the ASA Board of Directors’ skills and aids in its ability to guide ASA.
We are seeking applicants from a cross section of sectors (such as business, academia, nonprofit and government), experience (including students, senior leaders, seasoned frontline staff and retired members), disciplines (such as tech, social work, community-based services, arts, community engagement and financial services) and diversity (such as members of color, members with disabilities, religious leaders and LGBTQ+ members of all ages).
Advisory Council Membership Requirements
You must have been an ASA member in good standing for at least one year to be eligible to participate in an advisory council. If you do not hold an active ASA membership at the time of selection, you will be required to purchase membership with ASA no later than September 1, 2025.
You must have been an ASA member in good standing for at least one year to be eligible to participate in an advisory council. If you do not hold an active ASA membership at the time of selection, you will be required to purchase membership with ASA no later than September 1, 2025.
Time Commitment:
Members of the advisory council will serve for a term of two consecutive years. After the completion of their term, they may apply to serve on the same council for another term, or on a different council. Advisory council members can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms, or five years. After the maximum term or year limit is reached, a two-year break is required before applying to serve again on any advisory council.
Members of the advisory council will serve for a term of two consecutive years. After the completion of their term, they may apply to serve on the same council for another term, or on a different council. Advisory council members can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms, or five years. After the maximum term or year limit is reached, a two-year break is required before applying to serve again on any advisory council.
Advisory Council members should expect to spend between 15-20 hours each year advancing the work of the Council, including attending recurring meetings.
To Apply:
Complete this form, which includes short answers (up to 250 words each) to the following:
1. Please share specific skills, experiences, credentials, etc. that you’d like us to know about.
2. How will your background, experience or skills contribute to the work of the Advisory Council?
3. What do diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you?
Complete this form, which includes short answers (up to 250 words each) to the following:
1. Please share specific skills, experiences, credentials, etc. that you’d like us to know about.
2. How will your background, experience or skills contribute to the work of the Advisory Council?
3. What do diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you?
To ensure no work is lost, you may wish to type and save these responses in a separate file and paste them into this form.
Applicants will be selected by the council Co-Chairs with intention of building a council that represents a range of skills, experience, ideas and perspectives based on your responses.
You will receive a notification of your status no later than August 15, 2025.