Director

Director (two-year term, eligible to run for another two-year term)

Every director represents all members of the Society and serves as a communication link between the board of directors and the members, communities, and any programs for which the director has been assigned. Directors are voting members of the board. Directors may be asked to travel to various STC communities and events to represent the Society.

Each candidate for director should have a history of successful leadership in STC or with another organization. Leadership can be in various areas of the Society such as local or Society-level communities and committees. Valuable assets for this position are proven leadership skills, knowledge of STC, ability to speak well in public, trouble-shooting skills, and tactfulness. Experience in one of the following areas is also helpful: governance, finance, or community advocacy.

Bernard Aschwanden

Candidate for Director

An experienced STC community past-president, presenter, educator, and leader. Over 20 years in technical communications, with strong relationships and the ability to bring together diverse teams.

Li-At Ruttenberg

Candidate for Director

Technical communicator seeks an STC Director position in which she can leverage her international perspective, diverse professional experiences, and vibrant personality to improve Society members’ conditions.

Ray Gallon

Candidate for Director

Ray is an independent consultant specializing in the convergence of content strategy, content development, and usability. He is currently in his second term as president of STC France. Before that, he was the chapter’s education outreach manager, and guided STC France’s mentoring programme. Internationally, Ray has served two years on STC’s Community Affairs Committee (CAC), focusing on outreach to non-North American chapters. He also served as CAC representative on the Globalization Audit Task Force, and this year he is CAC communications lead. His candidacy is based on renewing STC through a strong international presence to influence the development of our profession, an enhanced role for STC communities, and providing real value and service to members.