The Board of Directors is the legally responsible entity for the enterprise. The Board holds the public trust and is the source of governance and policy. Board members are expected to be active, participatory, welcoming brand ambassadors who invest time, talent, and treasure in and on behalf of the organization. Alliance Française d’Austin Board member expectations include:

  • Be a member in good standing with Alliance Française d’Austin

  • Support AFA’s purpose, mission, goals, programs, and Board decisions

  • Complete AFA’s Conflict of Interest Policy document

  • Serve actively on at least one Board Committee

  • Serve as a Brand Ambassador, express enthusiasm for the organization, and invite people to learn about AFA

  • Participate in fundraising endeavors

  • Attend a minimum of four Board meetings annually and attend a majority of committee meetings

The AFA Board of Directors is composed of not fewer than seven (7) or more than thirteen (13) members. The actual number of directors shall be set from time to time by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall approve all prospective directors as submitted by a nominating committee and shall submit a slate of candidates for individual approval by the voting membership at the annual meeting. Each Director elected shall begin their term on January 1st of the year following the meeting at which the election took place and shall end their term on December 31st of the year after the Director’s term began (2-year term). 

Application period for 2024 Board of Directors ends on September 30, 2023.

If you would like to review the application, you can do so HERE.

2023 - Board of Directors

Richard Alexander, President

Christina Aimard, Vice-President

Ellen Cartsonis, Treasurer

Jacques Weber, Secretary

Meri Krueger, Director

Kathy Keils, Director

Heather Barfield, Director

Alicia Avery, Director