IFT Board of Directors Nominations & Applications
Applications for the IFT Board of Directors are now open! Eligible IFT members who have demonstrated leadership, commitment, and involvement are invited to apply themselves or nominate a colleague. The Board selection process is guided by a competency and multi-representational approach emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as ensuring a Board that is representative of all areas of IFT membership. Please review the Candidate Leadership Guide before applying.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Felicia Owens, Executive Governance & Business Administrator.

How to Apply
To begin your application/nomination, please login with your IFT username and password using the button on the right side of this page. If you do not have login credentials, you may register for free using the "Create an IFT Account" option and then log in with your new account information.

Key Dates
Application Open: August 5, 2026Application Close: September 8, 2026
Video Interviews (all candidates will need to be able to participate in the video interview should you be selected): October 27, 2026
Contact Us
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)433 West Van Buren Street, Suite 11-G,
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: +1.312.604.0243
Email: [email protected]