Seeking Qualified Candidates

The PMI® Baltimore Chapter is seeking qualified candidates for the following Board of Directors positions starting January 1, 2021:

• President
• Vice President of Finance
• Vice President of Membership
• Vice President of Professional Development

Eligibility and Officer Candidate Criteria

In order to be eligible to run for any Baltimore Chapter Board position, you must be a PMI® and Baltimore Chapter member in good standing as of the date of your application and throughout your term of office.

President: Due to the complexity of the President’s position and impact it will have on the Chapter, only current PMI® Baltimore Chapter Board Members or a PMI® Baltimore Chapter member that has held a position on another chapter board are eligible to run for this position.

The Vice President positions are open to all current Board members in any position, as well as PMI® Baltimore Chapter members that have held a leadership position in other PMI® chapters.

Board Members Responsibilities

These positions require a substantial amount of time and commitment on the part of the candidate. They demand strategic, tactical and creative abilities to fulfill their board duties. Attendance is required at six face-to-face meetings and six conference calls, and, on occasion, an emergency meeting. Please review Article V of the Chapter Bylaws for specific position responsibilities.

Application Process

All interested candidates must submit their applications to the Vice President of Administration and Governance. All applications must be received no later than October 27, 2020, 5:00 PM EST. All applications must be submitted electronically by emailing them to undefined This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. following the guidelines provided below.

Please Note: Detailed descriptions of Board member duties and responsibilities can be found in Article V of the Chapter Bylaws. Please familiarize yourself with the requirements of the position you are interested in prior to submitting your application.The Email containing your candidate application must include the following information:

1. Your full name
2. PMI® membership number
3. Position of interest (identify only one)
4. Contact Information (email address and phone number)
5. Biography and vision for the position (approx. 200-300 words about you, your goals for the Board Position you seek and why the membership should vote for you; this information will be included with your name in the slate of candidate’s announcement)
6. Three references (names, email addresses and contact numbers) and a short statement of your qualifications from each reference

Note: It is the responsibility of each candidate to contact their references and ensure that the Nominating Committee receives written statements from each of your references substantiating your qualifications for the position being sought on or before the October 27, 2020 deadline. All references shall Email their statements on your behalf directly to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

As a candidate, it is also your responsibility to submit all required information on or before the deadline to be considered for the position. Failure to follow the application process and provide all required information by the deadline will result in your disqualification.

Prior elected board members who wish to run for the same or a different Board position do not need to submit references, since they have been previously submitted. However, current Board members must provide all other information listed above.

You will receive an Email from the outgoing Vice President of Administration and Governance, following receipt of your application. After your application has been reviewed, you will receive confirmation that your application is complete and has been accepted by the Committee, or if there is missing information that must be supplied. All applications must be complete and accepted on or before the October 27, 2020 application deadline to be considered. Due to the short time frame for the application process, it is recommended that you submit your application as early as possible and ensure that your references are aware of the deadline.

2021 Nomination and Election Events

Questions regarding eligibility, candidate criteria, position responsibilities or the application process should be forwarded by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and the Committee will promptly respond to your questions.

20 October, 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. EDT (UTC-4):
A New World View: Our Global Impact

Whether we’re facing challenges, finding solutions, or inventing opportunities, it’s never been more important to approach projects from a global perspective. And wherever you are on your project management journey, we have the tools to get you thinking bigger.

Don’t miss our featured speaker Malala Yousafzai, world-renowned thought leader and Nobel Laureate, whose non-profit organization, Malala Fund, is working for a world where every girl can learn and lead.

This event is Free for PMI Student Members!

PMI student members can attend the 20 October Virtual Experience Series for free and take advantage of the student and emerging professionals track. Students will get career boosting tips, meet next generation leaders who are transforming the world, and network with like-minded individuals.

PMI student members will need to identify themselves as a student member during registration. Not a student member yet? Join when registering and take your prospective career to the next level!

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A message from our Chapter President

Maria Killian-Clement, MBA, PMP

When it comes to the PMI Baltimore Professional Development Event volunteers, the word TEAM is an acronym that stands for Terrific Enthusiastic Agile and Motivating.  The dedication our PDE Team is the epitome of ‘servant leadership’.  Thanks to all of you the PDE was a SUCCESS!  This was a great achievement for our Chapter.  On behalf of the Officers and Members, I want the team to know how much we appreciate your contribution to this effort.

THANK YOU for making it possible and THANK YOU for being the best TEAM ever!

Maria Killian-Clement, MBA, PMP®
President
Project Management Institute – Baltimore Chapter

Congratulations Emilee Senkevitch, Rose Russo, & Patricia Grady!  These lucky attendees are our winners of the $50 AMAZON Gift Card Door Prize from the Project Management Institute – Baltimore Chapter’s Professional Development Event.

Be sure to join PMI-BC at future events to continue building your knowledge, your network, and (of course) for more chances to win!

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