Explore NSCP Board Leadership

Board service is where leadership meets impact. Our Board of Directors guides the vision, strategy, and stewardship of the organization, helping ensure its continued strength and relevance. Board members contribute insight, experience, and time in service of a shared mission. It’s a meaningful opportunity to lead with purpose, collaborate with peers and make a lasting impact.

Board members serve the broader interests of NSCP as a whole and do not act as representatives of specific firms or constituencies. Nominees, including self-nominees, should demonstrate leadership and vision, and be willing and able to commit the time and effort required to serve a three-year term. Board terms begin each October at NSCP’s in-person Board meeting, held in conjunction with the NSCP National Conference and annual business meeting.

Time Commitment: Board members participate in bi-monthly virtual meetings, each lasting approximately 75 minutes, throughout the year. The Board also meets in person in October in conjunction with NSCP’s National Conference, which includes an extended Board meeting and attendance at the annual business meeting. Board members may also convene for ad hoc Board meetings to address specific challenges facing the association or to review organizational, financial or governance matters. Meeting attendance is expected in accordance with NSCP’s Board Attendance Policy.

Elected members serve a three-year term and may be considered for a second term.

Prerequisites for Board Nomination:

Nominees must:

Be an NSCP member in good standing for at least the past three (3) years, unless formerly ineligible for membership (e.g., ex-regulators).
Have actively engaged as an NSCP volunteer.
Bring qualities of wisdom, effectiveness, diversity, candor, and creative thinking to the Board.

The Nominating Committee evaluates each candidate’s background and experience, including:

Technical competency and knowledge of securities compliance best practices, rules and regulations and industry standards;
How the candidate’s professional background and contributions complement those of current Board members and other nominees;
Strong oral and written communication skills;
Demonstrated integrity, objectivity, and discipline.

We invite you to watch the videos below to gain firsthand insight into the experience of serving as a Board member.

Heather Traeger (2027) – 2026 Chair

Issa Hanna (2028)

Elton Chan (2027)

To better understand the time commitment, responsibilities, and how potential conflicts of interest are addressed, please review the documents below.

Considering a run for the Board of Directors but still have questions? Join NSCP’s CEO for a live Q&A on March 3, 2026.

Ready to nominate yourself or another member? Complete the NSCP Board Nomination Form at the link below:

NSCP BOARD NOMINATION FORM