Elections

The Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) is pleased to announce the 2026 Board of Directors and Nominating Committee Elections.

Final selections will be made by the Nominating Committee and current Board of Directors. Please click here to see the current leadership and those whose terms are ending.

Nominees and their supporters are encouraged to review SSO’s Policy on Nominations and Elections for complete details on the process.

The following positions are open for the 2026 election cycle:

Board of Directors

• Treasurer (2026–2029)
  • Replacement for Dr. Tari King
  • Automatically ascends to President-Elect in 2029
• Two Board of Directors members (2026–2029)
  • Replacement for Dr. Callisia Clarke
  • Replacement for Dr. Melissa Hogg

An online election for one Director-at-Large position, voted on by the SSO membership, will begin in early 2026.

The entire elected slate will be formally presented for ratification by the voting membership at the Annual Business Meeting held during SSO 2026.

Nominating Committee

At the recommendation of the Executive Committee, the SSO is expanding the size of the Nominating Committee to six elected members. The following new positions will be open for election:

• One CPS Member (2026–2028)
• One International Member (2026–2028)
• Two Undesignated Active Members
  • One for a 2-year term (2026–2028)
  • One for a 3-year term (2026–2029) – Replacing Dr. Lesly Dossett

Eligibility Requirements: Criteria for Candidates

• Attendance at SSO Annual Meeting
• Service to Society / other positions individual has held within SSO
• Commitment to SSO
• Expertise and experience aligned with SSO’s Strategic Plan and mission
• Diversity (type of practice/specialty, geography, gender, race, career stage, etc.)
• Length of membership
• Age requirement (for certain positions)
• Competency (skill set specific to the role, i.e., treasurer, secretary)

Specific Skills and Interests – Treasurer

• Must have previously served a complete 3-year term on the Board
• Financial acumen; will serve as Chair of the Finance Committee
• Proven interest in the field of surgical oncology / leadership in the field
• Knowledge and understanding of the organization’s work
• Professional knowledge and skills needed by the Board
• Connections in the community (media, politics, healthcare)
• Fundraising experience and willingness to participate
• Previous board experience or board training

If you have questions, please contact Franki Cohen, Project Coordinator, at frankicohen@surgonc.org.