April 9, 2026

Dear AIA Members,

As Chair of the Nominating Committee of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), I invite your participation in identifying outstanding candidates to serve on the AIA Governing Board. I am grateful to my fellow committee members—Elizabeth Bartman, Julie Herzig Desnick, Betsey Robinson, Kathleen Pavelko, and Jo Anne Van Tilburg—for their partnership in this important work. I would also like to thank Katy Monaco, who serves as Staff Liaison, for her continued support throughout the nominations process.

The Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for the following positions, with terms beginning in January 2027 :

Vice President for Cultural Heritage

One (1) open position

Nominees traditionally do not run unopposed (2 nominees for each open position)

Two-year term, eligible for renewal

General Trustee

Two (2) open positions

Nominees traditionally run unopposed (1 nominee for each open position)

Three-year term, eligible for renewal

Academic…