Show Notes
Nancy Bock has been serving as the Executive Director for the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences since March 1, 2021. Since that day, she has hit the ground running by filling staff vacancies, leading the efforts for a new strategic plan, connecting with, and supporting the state affiliates, developing the program for the Fall Leadership Workshop, representing AAFCS at conferences and meetings, managing the board election process and much more. She is laser-focused on governance and future-proofing the association. She is working in partnership with the Board of Directors to reimagine the future of the association in realizing its vision and strategic goals. Family and Consumer Sciences education is Nancy’s passion. Her core belief is that every facet of family and consumer sciences is essential to everyone, everywhere, all the time.
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