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THE SEQUOIA PROJECT’S

Board of Directors Elections

The Sequoia Project is seeking leaders with diverse views to serve on the Board of Directors for a three year term (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2028). 

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Overview & Qualifications

A Nominating Committee, comprised of volunteers from the existing Board and Sequoia members, is overseeing the nomination and election process in accordance with the bylaws. The Committee invites all The Sequoia Project member organizations to submit one nomination and participate in the elections. The Nominating Committee will evaluate all nominees and prepare a slate for member elections to take place in October 2025. The newly elected Board of Directors will be announced at The Sequoia Project’s Annual Meeting in November.

Please review the nominee qualifications at https://sequoiaproject.org/about-us/board-of-directors/ and complete your online form. Please note that all nominees for open member-elected seats must either be employed by or under contract with a member organization taking into account the composition requirements of the board.

The nominations will close at 11:59pm ET Friday, September 12, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: board@sequoiaproject.org.

 

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Board Role & Expectations

The Sequoia Project board serves a critical role overseeing and guiding the company’s strategic direction in a rapidly changing space. The board composition must meet specific stakeholder requirements for representation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Govern The Sequoia Project as a organization
  • Advise regarding Sequoia’s strategy as a leader driving progress with nationwide health information sharing
  • Assure the financial health, sustainability, and continued growth of the organization
  • Serve on a range of Board Committees and Workgroups, such as: Finance Committee, Nominating Committee, Strategic Planning, etc.

Qualifications

  • Nominees for member-elected seats must either be employed by or under contract with a member organization taking into account the composition requirements of the board
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in the health IT industry or similar industries
  • Experience in developing or advising regarding a corporate strategy
  • Deep insights into the health IT market dynamics, and the role that a successful public-private collaborative can play in advancing nationwide interoperable data sharing
  • Ability to participate in a minimum of 80% of The Sequoia Project board calls and to actively engage in at least one Board committee

Sequoia Board Election Process

  • Late August: Announce Call for Nominees
  • September 12: Member Nominations Deadline
  • Mid-September: Committee develops the slate of nominees
  • September 25: Board approved slate of nominees
  • September 29 – October 29: Member Elections
  • Early November: Announce new board member
  • November – December: Onboard new board members; Prepare for Officer Elections
  • Early December: Officer Nominations
  • January 2026: Officer Elections; At Large Directors Appointments