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Join Us for FIGT's Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Date: Sunday, 28 September 2025

Time: 1:00 PM CET / 7:00 AM EDT

Location: Online (via Zoom)

Cost: FREE.

Open to all. Register HERE.

Hear from FIGT President, Hannele Secchia, as she reviews FIGT's year and provides a financial update. FIGT Board members will also share reflections on 2025 as well as plans for 2026.

In our second hour, Patrick Akrivos will join us to speak on "Invisible Losses: Disenfranchised Grief in Global Transitions."

We do hope you'll attend!

* While this is our Members’ Meeting, it is open to everyone in our community to attend.

FIGT Board Transition UPDATE:

Dear Members,

In less than one month, FIGT will officially welcome three new members to its board. We're excited to share with you their biographies and soon their visions for FIGT's future. Stay tuned for updates in the coming weeks and months!

Flor Garcia - President

Patrick Kadian - Membership Director

Yoshi Hashimoto - Community Engagement Director

Their biographies may be found HERE.

We look forward to the positive impact these individuals will bring to our organization and the continued growth and success of FIGT.

FIGT Board nominations UPDATE:

FIGT MEMBERS VOTE ON 2025-2027 Slate of Nominees

Dear Members,

We are thrilled to announce the results of the annual nominations process, which began in May of this year. We sought to fill three positions on the FIGT board: President, Membership Director, and a new role, Community Engagement Director. We received applications from a number of highly qualified and experienced candidates, making the selection process both challenging and exciting.

We hereby present the following slate of nominees, which has been approved by the Board of Directors to fill the vacant positions on the FIGT Board:

Flor Garcia - President

Patrick Kadian - Membership Director

Yoshi Hashimoto - Community Engagement Director

Their biographies may be found HERE.

Voting members of FIGT (current members in good standing) have until August 1, 2025 to vote on the slate of nominees. Please check your email for the nominations email and link to the ballot. Contact admin@figt.org with any questions. Happy voting!

We look forward to the positive impact these individuals will bring to our organization and the continued growth and success of FIGT. Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement in our shared mission.

2025 Global Gathering Honoring FIGT Co-Founder, Ruth Van Reken, is in the books

FIGT friends, colleagues, and honoree Ruth Van Reken and her family gathered over the last weekend in July to celebrate Ruth’s 80th birthday! This special event, held in the vibrant city of Chicago, honored an incredible woman, strengthened connections, and established new friendships.

Whether you were there to make lasting memories or were unable to attend, check back soon for an event de-brief and, of course, fun photos!