2026 Executive Director Application Form
Thank you for your interest in the role of Executive Director for the Data Visualization Society (DVS)! The goal of the Executive Director is to ensure DVS maintains alignment with its strategic goals and values. The Executive Director is the organization's official representative, serves as chief liaison with the Advisory Committee, and supports the Board members to do their best work. We encourage you to read the full Executive Director description prior to applying.  Please note that this is a mid-term appointment position that will end in December 2026.  

Eligibility
Applicants must be DVS Plus Members in order to be eligible to apply to serve on the Board of Directors. If you have any questions about your membership status, please contact our Membership Director Alexandra Rohlfs at membership@datavisualizationsociety.org.

Process & Timeline
Please complete all required fields. For free-response questions, limit your answers to 250 words unless otherwise specified. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and appointments will be made by Board action rather than through the slating process. Successful applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis to arrange an interview.  

Accommodations & Contacts
If you have any questions or if any accommodation is needed in the completion and submission of this form, please contact 2026 Nominations Committee Cedric Lary at nominations@datavisualizationsociety.org.
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Please provide your full name. *
If possible, please provide the pronunciation of your name so the Nominations Committee knows how to address you. For example, Rish-shell Pit-tell-uh
If possible, please provide your pronouns so the Nominations Committee knows how to address you. For example, she/her/hers
Please provide your email.
Please use your email address associated with your DVS membership, if applicable. *
Where are you located and in what time zone? 
E.g., Los Angeles, California, USA (Pacific Time) *
How many years of professional experience do you have? *
How many years of data visualization experience do you have? *
Do you have a website? If so, please share the URL here, if desired.
Do you have a public LinkedIn profile? If so, please share the URL here, if desired.
On average, how much time a week could you dedicate to the role? *
Where do you want to see DVS in five years? Please limit your response to 150 words. *
Help us understand your vision for this role. What are 2-3 priorities for DVS that you would advocate for in your first year if selected for the role? *
Have you ever managed an organization or group within an organization before? If so, describe the experience and a few lessons learned that you would bring to DVS. If not, describe relevant experience that you would bring to DVS. *
What experience do you have in business matters? Topics include billing, budgets, contracts, membership drives, sponsorships, revenue generation, and taxes.
Please describe the overall strength and form of your network. For example, you might have a lot of connections in academia, or maybe you know a number of tech companies on the west coast, perhaps your ties are to various state governments.
The Executive Director has the opportunity to shape the DVS strategy and guide the growth of the organization. What are some ways you can think of to shape DVS activities in 2026? *
What are 2-3 steps you would take to ensure the diversity of the data visualization community is represented in our internal processes and/or our membership? *
Board members are expected to set a vision and plan for their department and work collaboratively with a team to execute on that plan. Describe a few ways you would support the other board members in executing their roles. *
Is there anything else you'd like to add to support your application? Please limit your response to 150 words.
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