The American Go Association Board of Directors has opened the process for selecting the AGA president for the 2026–2028 term and is inviting members of the AGA community to participate, either as candidates or as members of the Presidential Selection Committee.
The AGA president oversees the administration, programs, and strategic direction of the organization. Responsibilities include executive-level communication with the board and membership, business development and fundraising, budget oversight and contract negotiation, volunteer coordination, operational planning, and supervision of the AGA’s public and media presence.
In addition, the board is seeking three to five members for a Presidential Selection Committee. The committee will be responsible for identifying, interviewing, and evaluating presidential candidates and reporting monthly to the board, with a final report due June 15. Committee members should be experienced AGA members—preferably current or former chapter leaders, tournament organizers, congress directors, or board members—who are in good standing, free of conflicts of interest, and unaffiliated with any presidential candidate.
The board emphasized that opening the process does not reflect dissatisfaction with the current president, Gurujeet Khalsa, who is expected to seek another term. Rather, the board described the process as part of its responsibility to ensure openness and democratic participation within the organization. “We all value the tireless hours Gurujeet has put into promoting Go and the AGA, and we look forward to a process that strengthens our organization,” the board said.
Members interested in serving on the Presidential Selection Committee should contact board chair Daniel Lambert (daniel.lambert@usgo.org) by February 20, 2026. Recommendations or statements of intent from individuals wishing to run for president should be submitted to the AGA Board (agaboard@usgo.org) by May 15, 2026. Candidates should be prepared to provide qualifications, a vision for the AGA, and a position statement.