2026 Application for CBDCE CDCES Board of Directors Election

  • The primary focus of the Board is oversight of the certification programs for diabetes care and education, which includes the development, execution and evaluation of the organization’s strategic plans and initiatives; the development, allocation and review of appropriate financial resources to support the activities of CBDCE; the development, review and approval of organizational policies and procedures to ensure successful administration of CBDCE’s programs; and participation in the selection and performance evaluation of the Chief Executive Officer. Directors also serve on committees and special task forces related to certification issues. Management and operation of the CBDCE national office are overseen by CBDCE’s Chief Executive Officer.


    Special Notifications:
    CDCESs who serve on the Board receive an extension of their certification expiration date on an annual basis until their full term is completed. At that time, a final extension of the expiration date is made for two full years, with recertification needed in the third year after the end of the term.

    During term of office and for two years after completing board tenure, directors may not participate in the development or presentation of review courses, study guides, or any materials designed primarily for examination review purposes.

    Role Description & Bylaws
    Understanding and appreciation of the responsibilities and commitments necessary to serve effectively are of critical importance before making the decision to apply.  CBDCEs Board of Directors Role Description provides an overview of the responsibilities and expectations of those elected to serve on the Board. You'll also want to review the CBDCE Bylaws.

  • Application for CBDCE Board of Directors 2026 Election

    Certificant Seats

  • CBDCE is pleased to provide the information below to consider before making a decision to apply for a position on the CBDCE Board of Directors.

  • Board of Directors Application

  • CBDCE Board of Directors Composition


    The composition of the CBDCE Board of Directors (Board) is identified in the organization's bylaws:

    The number of Directors shall be no more than eleven voting members. These shall consist of at least nine Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCESs) to include at least two registered nurses, two registered dietitians/dietitian nutritionists, one pharmacist, one provider (MD, DO, PA, NP), and one "other" professional. The additional two members can come from any discipline. The "other" professional category includes any discipline other than registered nurse, registered dietitian/dietitian nutritionist, pharmacist or provider. In addition, one public member and the Immediate Past-Chair serve as directors.

    For the 2026 election, with a term of service starting January 1, 2027 for those elected, we're looking to fill the following CDCES seats: one (1) "Other" professional position and one (1) open position. The open position can be a CDCES from any discipline. Individuals elected will serve a four-year term.

    All applicants for the CDCES seats must be diabetes care and education specialists holding active CDCES certification with CBDCE.

    • Director Responsibilities & Notifications 

    • The primary focus of the Board is oversight of the certification programs for diabetes care and education, which includes the development, execution and evaluation of the organization’s strategic plans and initiatives; the development, allocation and review of appropriate financial resources to support the activities of CBDCE; the development, review and approval of organizational policies and procedures to ensure successful administration of CBDCE’s programs; and participation in the selection and performance evaluation of the Chief Executive Officer. Directors also serve on committees and special task forces related to certification issues. Management and operation of the CBDCE national office are overseen by CBDCE’s Chief Executive Officer.


      Special Notifications:
      CDCESs who serve on the Board receive an extension of their certification expiration date on an annual basis until their full term is completed. At that time, a final extension of the expiration date is made for two full years, with recertification needed in the third year after the end of the term.

      During term of office and for two years after completing board tenure, directors may not participate in the development or presentation of review courses, study guides, or any materials designed primarily for examination review purposes.

      Role Description & Bylaws
      Understanding and appreciation of the responsibilities and commitments necessary to serve effectively are of critical importance before making the decision to apply.  CBDCEs Board of Directors Role Description provides an overview of the responsibilities and expectations of those elected to serve on the Board. You'll also want to review the CBDCE Bylaws.

      You are also encouraged to review the Strategic Plan for 2025-2027 as part of your consideration/application process. It can be found here.

    • Election Process 

    • Applications, including all required documentation, must be submitted by June 1, 2026. CDCESs can apply using this online application tool. 

      The CBDCE Professional Development Committee, made up of current and past Board members, interviews qualified CDCESs who have submitted applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted via email to complete a survey of board traits/competencies and identify a date and time for the interview. (Note: Applicants will want to add "@cbdce.org" as a safe send to their email address/contact list to ensure CBDCE email messages are received.)

      For those chosen to interview, the interviews will take place July 16-17 and will be conducted using a video platform. 

      The individuals who are elected will be notified after the August 2026 Board meeting and begin their term of service on January 1, 2027. Though Board service officially begins in 2027, to support the onboarding experience, incoming Board members will need to plan to attend the November 12-14, 2026 Board meeting as guests.

      The Board meets virtually in February and August, as well as having in-person meetings in the spring and fall. The in-person dates for 2027 are May 12-15 and November 10-12. The spring and fall meetings are 2-1/2 days. The spring 2027 meeting will be at a location to be determined, and the fall meeting will be in the Chicago-area, IL.

      Please note that CBDCE pays for travel expenses for the in-person meetings including airfare, hotel and meals (as outlined in policies).

    • The application is divided into sections. Each section can be expanded and minimized. To begin any one section, you must expand it for the questions. Some entries are required and noted with an asterisk. 

    • Section A: Personal and Employment Information 

    • Positions open are for one (1) seat for a CDCES under the "Other" category and one (1) open CDCES seat (any discipline). 

    • The "Other" category is for CDCESs whose qualifying discipline is other than a RN, RD/RDN, RPh, or provider (MD, DO, PA, NP). For CDCESs applying under the "Other" category position, you'll want to be in one of these disciplines:

      • Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM)
      • Clinical Psychologist
      • Master Certified Health Education Specialist
      • Occupational Therapist
      • Optometrist
      • Physical Therapist
      • Podiatrist
      • Social Work
      • Unique Qualification (UQ)

    • Please review listing of acronymns for the disciplines in the standard pathway for use in answering the question below.

    • Format: (000) 000-0000.

    • Employment Information

    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.

    • Preferred Method of Contact

      For each of the following methods of contact, identify how you would prefer CBDCE staff to contact you about your application.

    • Section B: Certification Information 
    • Section C: Educational Background 
    • Section D: Professional Experience in Diabetes Care and Education 
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    • Section E: Professional Activities 

    • Tell us about any other relevant activities or positions/offices held within the last 5 years.

    • Tell us about your involvement in state/local activities within the last 10 years

    • Tell us about your involvement in Board/Committee activities within the last 5 years.

    • Tell us about any other relevant activities or positions/offices held within the last 5 years.

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    • Section F: Professional Membership 

    • Provide the name of the organization for each professional membership that you actively hold that is diabetes care and/or education-related and other professional membership organization. 

    • Section G: Applicant Statement 

    • Please provide responses to the following 6 questions.

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    • Many times we have more candidates than we have positions to fill. If you are not selected for a position on the 2026 CBDCE Board, would you be willing to serve on a CBDCE committee or task force? Click here for a brief description of the various CBDCE Committees.

    • By choosing 'No' to reading and agreeing to serve, your application cannot be submitted. Thank you for your interest and please apply in the future when you can attest to reading and agreeing to serve on the Board if elected.

    • Clicking the green SUBMIT button below will submit your application. 

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