2025 NCIA Board of Directors Application - National Cannabis Industry Association

2025 NCIA Board of Directors Application

NCIA Accepting Applications For 2026-2028 Board of Directors Term

NCIA is accepting applications for eligible candidates to apply for its board of directors now through December 10th, 2025.

If you are a qualified member of NCIA and interested in serving on our board, please apply using the form below.

Fields marked with an * are required.

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Business Information

Business Name *

Business Website *

Business Type

Tell Us About Yourself

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Title *

Confirm your eligibility to serve *

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and serve as an owner, executive-level decision maker, or fiduciary of a current NCIA member-business. If you are not an owner or fiduciary, you may still be eligible if you have been formally authorized to represent the member-business on the Board. Please confirm one of the following applies to you:

Resume/Bio

20MB max

Bio

Type/Paste more information if needed.

Relevant References

Enter Name, Email, Phone, Relationship.

Letter of Reference

20MB max

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Board Motivation & Contribution

Why are you seeking a seat on the NCIA Board of Directors? *

How do you anticipate contributing to NCIA if selected to the board? *

Please include anticipated contribution of financial support, time, and talent.

How do you see your addition to the board advancing diversity? *

This includes diversity of skills, business types and scale, as well as geographic, cultural, ethnic, age, and gender diversity.

Do you have previous experience serving on a nonprofit board? If so, please describe. *

Would you be able to commit to a monthly board meeting?

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NCIA's Role and Strategic Direction

In your opinion, what is the most important role NCIA plays in the cannabis industry?

NCIA is at a pivotal moment of leadership change.

How would you help the organization navigate this transition while maintaining stability, member trust, and a forward-looking agenda?

What would you identify as the top three priorities for NCIA over the next 2–3 years, and why?

What are some of the most significant challenges you foresee NCIA facing in the next 3–5 years?

How would you help the organization overcome these challenges as a board member?

How do you think NCIA could evolve as an organization to deliver stronger membership benefits & ROI?

Industry Crossroads and Collaboration

The industry is at a crossroads regarding the regulation of hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids.

How do you view the future of this market, and what role should NCIA play in shaping policy?

Should NCIA seek to unify hemp, cannabis, and cannabinoid stakeholders under a shared vision?

If so, how would you foster collaboration among diverse members with differing priorities?

What principles should guide NCIA’s advocacy for harmonized hemp and cannabis regulation?

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Let's Wrap Up

Tell us all the ways you and your business has engaged with NCIA in the past (check all that apply)

Served on a member committee

Spoke at an NCIA event or webinar

Please verify that you have checked the “I'm not a robot” checkbox.

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