Meet the 2026 Board Candidates

The American Evaluation Association (AEA) and the Nominations and Elections Working Group welcome your participation in this year's Board of Directors election, which begins July 1, and closes at 11:59 PM ET on Friday, August 14. These individuals will help shape the future of evaluation by advancing equity, promoting evidence-informed decision-making, and supporting our diverse community. 

This year, AEA will elect: 

  • Three (3) Board Members-at-large, and
  • One (1) President-Elect. 

Take a moment to review each candidates ballot statement in preparation to vote. Once the ballot is available, short videos will be made available for each candidate as another opportunity to get to know your potential leaders and their vision for AEA. Stay tuned!

Please note that each candidate is listed in alphabetical order by last name. Candidates are further randomized on the official ballot. 

President-Elect Candidates

 

Esther Nolton

Principal Consultant & Founder, Everstead Strategies
Applied Research Methods Expert, Liberty University
Faculty and Coach, Illuminate Learning Center

Angelicque Tucker Blackmon

CEO and Principal Evaluator, Innovative Learning Center, LLC Division of Research and Evaluation
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Member-at-Large Candidates

 

Melissa Chapman Haynes

Founder and Lead, Elevate What Matters

 

Matt Feldmann

Principal and Co-Owner, Goshen Consulting

Tamara Hamai

President, Hamai Consulting
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Kimberly Harris

Founder & Principal Evaluator, Educa Consulting, Inc.

Mansoor Kazi

President, Realist Evaluation Inc

Alysson Oakley

Vice President, Pact
Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University
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Get Ready To Vote!

 

Just like any other election, information and preparation are key! Check out these three easy steps to ensure you're ready to vote for the July 1 election opening day.

  • Get to know the candidates through their ballot statements. Each candidate is asked to describe their experience, qualifications, and their vision for AEA and the contribution they will make if elected. Once the ballot is available, short videos will be made available for each candidate as another opportunity to get to know your potential leaders and their vision for AEA. Stay tuned!
  • Learn more about the current status of AEA. AEA remains steadfast in our values and mission to support and elevate the field by providing members with tools, resources, and professional development. Learn more about recent AEA activities through our most recent Town Halls and newsletters.
  • Make sure you are able to receive your ballot. All eligible AEA members may cast a ballot for Board leadership. We want to make sure you may vote with ease, that's why we've partnered with Vote-Now, our longstanding election partner, to make the process a breeze. To ensure receipt please set your email to accept emails from elections@vote-now.com.

Please do not hesitate to email AEA staff at info@eval.org or call the AEA office at any time with questions or concerns related to the ballot or any of your member benefits. For any technical issues, please contact support@vote-now.com or connect via live chat during business hours here: https://vtnw.com/chat/

Thank you for participating in the health and life of the Association.

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