Board Nominations | Low Impact Hydropower

Board Recruitment

The Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) recruits new board members annually to replace members rolling off and to expand board capacity and leadership depth. If you have a recommendation for a board member, please read on and complete the form at the bottom of the page.

Member Qualifications

Currently, we are seeking to strengthen the board’s capacity in the following areas: financial expertise; leadership succession; racial and ethnic diversity; NGO representation; early and mid-career professionals; and New England regional perspective. Nominations for candidates who advance multiple priorities are especially welcome.

Please note: A candidate’s professional experience is highly relevant to their board contribution. However, individuals serve on the board – not organizations. When serving, each board member is expected to share their professional perspectives but ultimately act as a steward for LIHI, making decisions that are in the best interest of the organization.

Priorities

LIHI seeks new board members with diverse professional, cultural, and geographic perspectives—particularly professionals with:

racially or ethnically diverse backgrounds and
Indigenous leaders with expertise in environmental justice, river protection, or renewable energy.

We are looking for potential new board members who hold one or more of the core skills and experiences listed below but we do not expect board members to embody all the traits listed.

Core Skills and Experience

River and Hydropower Expertise: Experience in hydropower licensing, fish passage, aquatic biology, or watershed management.
Environmental and Cultural Resource Management: Knowledge of river ecology, tribal resource protection, and community engagement.
Governance and Finance: Experience with nonprofit leadership, budgeting, and oversight.
Sustainability and Energy Markets: Expertise in ESG frameworks, renewable energy certification, or clean energy finance.
Public Engagement: Proven ability to collaborate across sectors and communications expertise.

Values and Attributes

Commitment to environmental stewardship and equitable clean-energy solutions.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Dedication to advancing inclusion, representation, and justice in environmental leadership.
Integrity and sound judgment in organizational governance.

Timing

LIHI welcomes nominations throughout the year. Vetting typically happens in the spring and summer. Board elections are held at the annual board meeting, typically in October, and terms begin at that time. Terms are three years in length and can be renewed twice for a total of three three-year terms.

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LIHI Board Candidate Nominations Form

Please fill out all of the prompts below. The Nominations Committee will review candidates and present them for consideration at the next meeting of the full LIHI Governing Board.

Nominator Information:

Nominator Name*

Nominator Email*

Relationship to Candidate*

Relationship to LIHI*

Have you spoken to the candidate about LIHI before?

Candidate Information:

Candidate Name*

Organization/Employer*

Title/Role*

Email*

Phone*

LinkedIn/Website

Candidate Qualifications:

Please briefly describe the candidate’s relevant experience, leadership strengths, and alignment with the desired qualifications.

Priority Alignment (check all that apply):

NGO background (environment, conservation, community-based, environmental justice, clean energy)

Financial expertise

Interest in future board leadership

Massachusetts/New England professional experience

Professional of color or Indigenous leader

Early or mid-career professional

Other strategic value

If 'Other', please explain:

Additional Notes

Please share any relevant background, potential conflicts of interest, or additional context.