Texas Catalyst for Empowerment Board of Directors Nomination Application

Nominee Contact Information

Name *

Address *

City *

State *

Zip *

Phone *

Email Address

Gender

Male

Female

Date of Birth

How long have you lived in Texas? *

How long have you lived in your current county? *

Are you currently or historically an individual of mental health
services? *

Yes

Are you comfortable identifying as a person with lived experience or as a peer?
*

Yes

TCE Vision

All Texans empowered to lead fulfilled lives where everyone’s uniqueness and individuality is respected and celebrated.

TCE Mission

Being a catalyst through our united voice for empowering a culture of recovery and wellness for people who
have lived experience with matters of mental health.

TCE Board Member Qualifications

TCE Board Members should have:

- a demonstrated history of commitment to advocacy

- an interest in the mission and vision of TCE

- the ability to meet four times annually face-to-face

- the ability to attend telephone meetings on a regular, as-needed basis

- the ability to participate in working committees

- the ability to represent the needs of individuals in their own communities

- the ability to have regular contact with individuals in their own communities

- a lived experience with matters of mental health

- submitted two Letters of Recommendation

Please answer the following questions.

Why do you want to be considered for appointment to the TCE Board of Directors? *

Please tell us your experience with the mental health system, public or private and/ or psychiatric hospitals if applicable. *

Based upon your special interests, knowledge and experience, in what ways can you contribute to the TCE Board of Directors? *

Describe your advocacy experience (advocating for oneself, a family member, peer or others). *

Describe your previous involvement on committees, in organizations, with conferences, leading groups or trainings, etc. related to mental health. Please include the names of these groups. *

Is there anything else you would like us to know while considering your application? *

Additional Requirements

Two Letters of Recommendation must be received along with your completed application in order to be considered for the TCE Board of Directors. You may email your application and both Letters of Recommendation to: info@mytce.org.

Our Policy

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, gender, sexual preference, age, or disability. Thank you for completing this application form and for your interest in working with us.

Agreement and Submission

By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand
that if I am accepted as a member of the Board of Directors, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate dismissal.

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