Members of the NAFUSA Board of Directors gathered for its mid-year meeting on April
11, 2026, at the beautiful Mountain Shadows Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. The semi-
annual meeting brought together board members from across the country to review
organizational progress, discuss initiatives, and plan future activities. The setting in
Scottsdale provided an ideal backdrop for both productive sessions and informal
networking among the directors.

During the meeting, the Board addressed several important topics, including ongoing
planning for the 2026 Annual Conference in St. Louis, MO on October 14-16,
membership retention and growth, and upcoming events for the remainder of the year.
Committee reports included achievements on behalf of the NAFUSA Foundation to
provide scholarships for unpaid student interns and efforts to engage the Department of
Justice (EOUSA) with soliciting nominations for the 2026 Bradford Award. The Board
also discussed and voted on a slate of new directors and officers for the Class of 2029
which will be presented to the general membership at the conference in October for final
approval. The directors also reviewed financial reports and discussed budget priorities
to ensure the organization’s continued stability.

In addition to the formal agenda, the Scottsdale meeting offered opportunities for
directors to share insights and to get to know each other better in a social setting. The
Board is a very collegial group, committed to supporting NAFUSA and its members. If
you are interested in being a director in the future, please talk to a current board
member or the Executive Director for more information.