The following candidates will be on SNCA members' ballots this spring.

President: Josh Hager, Government Records Description Unit Head, State Archives of North Carolina   

I have had the privilege to serve as a SNCA Member at Large, Education Chair, and (currently) as the Vice President and Programming Chair. In total, I have seven years of experience serving on the SNCA Executive Board. In my capacity as Education Chair, I helped facilitate virtual workshops during the height of the pandemic and I oversaw the redesign of the Williams Award, which went into implementation with this year's call for nominations. As Vice President, I am working on planning the 2024 Annual Meeting as our 40th Anniversary commemoration. I have also assisted with strategic planning for SNCA with the other current board members.   

My hope is to continue the progress made by the current board in strategic planning and reach an implementation of some key goals. Specifically, I hope to oversee a major discussion of how SNCA can best serve students and those seeking employment in the field. I also want to facilitate SNCA's role in encouraging professional development and networking, both in person and in virtual settings. Finally, I want to continue exploring ways that SNCA can assist the professional work for archivists in North Carolina as smaller institutions through facilitating targeted collaborations and exploring the potential for microgrants. Thank you for your consideration. Can't wait to see you all in Raleigh on April 18! 

Vice President/Program Chair: Patrick Cash, East Carolina University   

I have been an active member of SNCA for the past ten years and have seen firsthand the benefit the organization offers for archivists and cultural heritage workers across our state. During my time in SNCA, I have served on the Education Committee, assisted in planning the 2023 and 2024 annual conferences as part of the Programming Committee, and am currently serving on the SNCA Executive Board as Membership Chair. As Membership Chair, I have worked to streamline the approval/renewal process for new members while also improving on membership communication via the membership management system. I have also been a part of conversations with organizational leadership in looking at ways we can improve our membership experience and the benefits that membership to SNCA provides to individuals. assisted with strategic planning for SNCA with the other current board members. 

If elected, it is my goal to continue building off the work of the current SNCA Executive Board by focusing on ensuring that SNCA is best suited to serve its members by providing professional development, networking opportunities, and a sense of professional community-building year-round.  As we continue to navigate the post-pandemic world, we need to ensure that SNCA continues to be a professional organization where individuals can see that there are benefits to joining and remaining active members. 

Treasurer (2 year positions): Harry L. Cooke, Gaston College   

Over the years I have served as treasurer to a variety of organizations, including Conover Lutheran Church, the state Humane Society, Friends of the Library, L and H Properties, and SNCA.  The goal is to invest funds above budget needs to create additional income for the organization. 

Publications Chair (2 year positions): Rebecca Williams, Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives   

I am the Archives Librarian for Research, Outreach, & Education at the Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives where I support research and teaching by providing access to collections and encouraging their use by the Duke Health community and the public. I have been there since 2016 after graduating with a MSLS from UNC-Chapel Hill. I have most recently served as an Officer at Large for Librarians, Archivists, and Museum Professionals in the History of the Health Sciences (LAMPHHS) and have really enjoyed connecting with other archivists through a professional organization. As a lifelong North Carolina resident, I have greatly benefited from the wisdom and guidance from North Carolina archivists. I appreciate the opportunity to become more active in SNCA. 

Member-At-Large, SAA Regional Archival Associations Consortium (RAAC) Representative (2 year) position: Adreonna Bennett, UNC Charlotte  

I hold the position of Community Engagement Archivist at UNC Charlotte. I have a BA in Communication Studies from UNC Chapel Hill and a Master's in Library Science from the illustrious North Carolina Central University. In my role, at UNC Charlotte, I oversee outreach and engagement initiatives for the special collections unit within J. Murrey Atkins. I’ve collaborated with faculty, staff, and students at the university on events and projects centered around Charlotte’s history and also worked with folks at other repositories across the city. I am interested in the position of SAA RAAC Representative Member at Large position because I would like to not only be more involved with SNCA but also liaise with archivists and memory workers in other regions. Furthermore, I believe that North Carolina is unique in its institutions and collections. I would love the opportunity to not only share the amazing work going on across our state but also bring back information that would be beneficial to our work. I am eager to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to the success of our consortium and to help shape a vibrant future for our region. 

Member-At-Large, New Professional/Student Member (2 year position): Davia Webb, UNC-Chapel Hill   

I am a second-year graduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, pursuing a Master’s in Library and Information Science with a concentration in Archives and Records Management. My interest in this position comes from my strong belief that community is a critical component for the improvement and progression of the information professional field. Serving the Society of North Carolina Archivists as a liaison to library schools in my home state of North Carolina will prove to be a great opportunity to collaborate, gain new perspectives, and celebrate the evolving diversity of our practice. I hope to promote vibrant and productive communication for everyone who shares goals and interests in archival materials and resources. The archival community is overflowing with knowledge and mindfulness of how our actions impact archives and their use. Because of this, it is important to share and learn from each other, and I want to be a contributor towards that goal.