The AFS Nominating Committee (chaired by Carrie Hertz with members Naomi Sturm-Wijesinghe, Kelley Totten, and Betty Belanus) has announced its slate of candidates for each available office in the AFS 2025 election.
Elections
The American Folklore Society (AFS) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Lisa Rathje by the AFS Executive Board to serve as a member of the Board from 2025–27. She brings extensive advocacy and leadership experience in both academic and public sector settings, and knowledge of K-12 education and diverse learning spaces in her work to support folklife education across the U.S. Please join us in welcoming Lisa Rathje to the AFS Executive Board!
The American Folklore Society Executive Board is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 election.
This year, AFS members will vote for President-Elect, two seats on the Executive Board, and one seat on the Nominating Committee. Those elected will take office on January 1, 2025. The voting deadline is December 23 11:45am ET.
The AFS Nominating Committee (chaired by Guha Shankar with members Carrie Hertz, Naomi Sturm-Wijesinghe, and Marilyn White) has announced its slate of two candidates for each available office in the AFS 2024 election.
Kiran Singh Sirah (Independent) has been elected by the AFS Executive Board to serve as a member of the Board from 2024-2026.
Congratulations to Betty Belanus and Ziying You, who were elected to the AFS Executive Board, and to Naomi Sturm-Wijesinghe, who was elected to the AFS Nominating Committee.
This year, AFS members will vote for two seats on the Executive Board and one seat on the Nominating Committee, all for a three-year, 2024–2026 term.
The 2023 AFS Election cycle begins with a virtual Candidate's Forum on Thursday, October 12, 4:30 pm–5:30 pm (PT).
The AFS Nominating Committee has announced its slate candidates for each available office in the AFS 2023 election.