The Association of Croatian American Professionals (ACAP) is inviting members to nominate candidates for nine positions on its national Board of Directors, with submissions accepted through November 20. The new board members will serve two-year terms beginning January 1, 2027.
Members in good standing who have participated in ACAP activities can nominate themselves or recommend another eligible member for a position.
The announcement comes as ACAP chapters across the United States organize local meetings to discuss the organization’s future priorities and member engagement. The Chicago chapter is hosting a town hall and social gathering on November 13, while the Pacific Northwest chapter has scheduled its meeting for November 19, one day before the nomination deadline.
Opportunities for Leadership and Involvement
According to ACAP, serving on the national board requires an estimated 10 to 15 hours per month. The nomination process provides active members with an opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities and contribute to the organization’s direction.
The Chicago gathering, titled Pizza, Wine & What’s Next, is designed to bring members together for conversation about future programming and chapter priorities.
While the town halls focus on local engagement, the board elections will shape the direction of the national organization, including its educational initiatives, professional networking opportunities and cooperation with Croatia.
Building Connections Between the United States and Croatia
ACAP brings together Croatian American students, young professionals, entrepreneurs and established leaders working across industries including healthcare, technology, education and public service.
Its initiatives include scholarships, internship opportunities, professional networking events and programs connecting American professionals with businesses and institutions in Croatia.
The November meetings follow ACAP’s 10th annual conference, held in Seattle in October, which attracted approximately 300 participants. Discussions focused on artificial intelligence, U.S.-Croatia business cooperation and opportunities for younger professionals.
The conference also featured an announcement about planned internship opportunities with Croatian companies in 2027.
ACAP’s international activities will continue later this month in Zagreb, where its local chapter is scheduled to host an event with Dražen Mavrić on November 27, titled Behind the Screen.
For Croatian American professionals interested in becoming more involved in the organization, the current nomination process represents an opportunity to help shape ACAP’s next chapter.
Nominations for the nine board positions must be submitted by November 20, 2026. The successful candidates will begin their two-year terms on January 1, 2027.
