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The National Board of Directors is the legal governing body of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. FCCLA’s Board of Directors is comprised of seven members elected by related organizations and groups, six members ex officio, four youth members, and two members at-large elected by the board. The total number of board members shall not exceed 19. The primary functions of the Board of Directors are to set policy related to program, personnel, and fiscal matters and to be responsible for sound management. FCCLA’s Chief Executive Officer serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the organization. The board receives and acts upon the recommendations of the Chief Executive Officer relative to the management of personnel, program, and fiscal matters. FCCLA’s Chief Executive Officer also serves on the Board of Directors but does not have the power to cast a vote.
FCCLA Board of Directors Directory
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Susan Turgeson, Ed. D., CFCS
Board Chair
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Katy Blatnick Gagne, Ed. D.
Past Board Chair
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Sherry Vogel
Vice Chair
LEAD FCS Education Representative
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Tannen Turman
Treasurer
Secondary School Administrator
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Pamela Lee
Secretary
State Adviser Representative
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Angela Gott
Communications and Membership Chair
LEAD FCS Education Representative
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Rhonda Ashburn
Program Chair
Business and Industry Representative
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Karin Athanas
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Representative
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Karin Davis
Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) FCS Division Representative
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Madison Goodwin
Past Vice President of Finance
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Amy Harkey
Chapter Adviser Representative
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Joni Lam
Chapter Adviser Representative
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Jane Lucas
Business and Industry Representative
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Trent Misak
State Adviser Representative
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Graham Mull
National President
NEC Representative
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Eva Orr
Past National President
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Ashland Roethlisberger
Vice President of Finance
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Sandy Spavone
FCCLA Chief Executive Officer
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule
2026-2027
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August 23-25 (Herndon, VA)
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November 4, 2026 (Virtual)
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February 3, 2027 (Virtual)
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April 14, 2027 (Virtual)
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May 19, 2027 (Virtual)
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June 20-21, 2027 (San Antonio, TX)