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The American Evaluation Association is devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. We strive to provide an inclusive and diverse environment where evaluators can learn and connect regardless of experience in the field.
Community
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AEA brings together evaluation professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties. Through our diverse membership, communities, and partnerships, AEA creates collaboration opportunities that advance the field of evaluation.
Education & Programs
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Use the evaluation tools and education developed by the American Evaluation Association to become a better evaluator. We provide year-round opportunities to advance in the field of evaluation and programs to support the development of evaluation professionals.
Events
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AEA offers two in-person events each year. These powerful, impactful events provide evaluators of all levels the education and networking opportunities they need to stay informed about and connected to their field.
Publications
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AEA offers both member exclusive and free publications that help guide best practices in the field of evaluation and provide insights to evaluation theory, approach, methodology, and delivery.
Policy Advocacy
Policy Advocacy
AEA brings together researchers, evaluators, policy writers, and organizational leaders for meaningful dialogue around the need for and impact of evaluation policies. We seek to improve government programs and their societal impact through evaluation and data best practices.

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The American Evaluation Association is devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. We strive to provide an inclusive and diverse environment where evaluators can learn and connect regardless of experience in the field.
Community
Community
AEA brings together evaluation professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties. Through our diverse membership, communities, and partnerships, AEA creates collaboration opportunities that advance the field of evaluation.
Education & Programs
Education & Programs
Use the evaluation tools and education developed by the American Evaluation Association to become a better evaluator. We provide year-round opportunities to advance in the field of evaluation and programs to support the development of evaluation professionals.
Events
Events
AEA offers two in-person events each year. These powerful, impactful events provide evaluators of all levels the education and networking opportunities they need to stay informed about and connected to their field.
Publications
Publications
AEA offers both member exclusive and free publications that help guide best practices in the field of evaluation and provide insights to evaluation theory, approach, methodology, and delivery.
Policy Advocacy
Policy Advocacy
AEA brings together researchers, evaluators, policy writers, and organizational leaders for meaningful dialogue around the need for and impact of evaluation policies. We seek to improve government programs and their societal impact through evaluation and data best practices.

2022 American Evaluation Association Election

Thank you for taking the time to vote for your incoming 2023-2025 AEA Board leadership. The race was close and we're certain the choice between all of the talented candidates was not an easy decision to make. It is with great pleasure that we share with you the outcome of the 2022 election for the American Evaluation Association Board of Directors.

	Felicia R. Bohanon, Ed.D., Northern Illinois University AEA President-Elect
	Tom Chapel, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Guest Researcher AEA Treasurer
	Kerry Bruce, North End Consulting LLC AEA Board Member-at-Large
	Sebastian Lemire, Abt Associates AEA Board Member-at-Large
	Cynthia Phillips, Decision Catalyst LLC AEA Board Member-at-Large

The election was open from November 4 through December 1 and received 957 votes (18.1% response rate). For comparison, recent historical voting rates are noted below.

President-Elect*

472 Felicia Bohanon

472 Wanda Casillas

Treasurer

611 Thomas Chapel

299 Stephen Bell

Member-at-Large

585 Kerry Bruce

521 Cynthia Phillips

420 Sebastian Lemire

407 Gregory Phillips II

388 Mansoor Kazi

213 Todd Franke

* In the event of a tie, Section 2C of Article VI of AEA's governing policy manual states:

The candidate for each office receiving the largest number of votes shall be considered elected. In case of a tie, the Board of Directors shall select the officer from the tied candidates by majority vote or, in the case of a tie on the Board, by lot.

A confidential Board runoff vote was conducted by our vendor, Vote Now, per the above policy to determine the President-Elect. Candidate Felicia Bohanon was asked to recuse herself from the vote as a sitting Board Officer.

Recent Historical Voting Percentages:

2021 - 18.9% of eligible members; 1001 votes cast

2020 - 21.9% of eligible members; 1253 votes cast

2019 - 16% of eligible members; 1076 votes cast

2018 - 15% of eligible members, 1073 votes cast

2017 - 14.1% of eligible members, 1048 votes cast

2016 - 15.2% of eligible members, 1131 votes cast

2015 - 18.9% of eligible members, 1327 votes cast

2014 - 16.4% of eligible members, 1173 votes cast

Congratulations to our newest AEA Board Directors and thank you to those who took the time to vote!