GALA Board Elections
Meet the Candidates for the 2026-2028 Term
GALA’s strength has always been its community. Our members are dedicated professionals who excel at their jobs and share their time and expertise generously for the good of all. We are honored to have nine outstanding candidates running for the three available seats in the 2026-2028 term.
On 04 November, GALA hosted a virtual Town Hall with the nine candidates. Watch to learn more about their backgrounds and goals for GALA.
How to evaluate Board Candidates
GALA's Board should be balanced, diverse, and representative of the association's general membership. Our membership is comprised of many types of organizations including small and large language services companies, technology firms, interpreting agencies, universities, and enterprise localization teams from around the globe.
Successful board members have a history of engagement with GALA and a strong commitment to the association’s success. They have personal qualities that contribute to a highly functioning board such as open-mindedness, foresight, collaboration, plus background and experience in specialties like finance, marketing, and strategic planning. To learn more about board responsibilities, visit the Call for Candidates.
Learn more about each candidate by selecting "view profile" below.
Voting
All GALA member organizations receive a vote in elections. GALA distributes one (1) ballot to the voting contact at each member company. The voting contact will select three (3) candidates to vote for. The candidates with the most votes are elected.
Ballots will be distributed on 04 November and are due by 14 November 2025 .
For questions about GALA's Board of Directors or the elections process, please contact us.