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The following notes highlight discussion and action from the CAMFT Board of Directors meeting, September 13-14, 2025, in Santa Barbara, CA.
Chapter to Chapter Reception: The CAMFT Board invited Board and local chapter leadership and members from the Central Coast, San Fernando Valley, Santa Barbara, and Ventura County chapters to an informal reception. The reception was well attended. These gatherings allow greater interaction from members at the local level with the CAMFT Board.
Financial Report: The Board reviewed CAMFT’s financial statements through July 2025, including balances, revenue and expense variations, and investments. CAMFT’s financial position remains strong. Revenue is ahead of budget and expenses are below budget. CAMFT’s net operational revenue (revenue minus expenses) is $528.5k. Investments are 89% above budget. The financial report was approved.
Strategic Plan Update: The Board discussed received an update on CAMFT’s strategic initiatives. The Board discussed AI technology and how CAMFT can utilize AI. The Board approved the AI Task Force’s 5-year technology plan. The plan is grounded in transparency and ethical use of technology in addition to preserving the importance of human-centered therapy.
The Board reviewed and provided feedback regarding potential member-facing taglines for CAMFT.
Updates were also provided regarding various advocacy efforts that CAMFT is working on, including license portability, the state adoption of a national exam, loan and other financial incentives, and insurance reimbursement.
Therapist Magazine: The Board was updated of the status of the transition to a robust online only offering of The Therapist magazine. Staff shared updates to the communication plan to continue to inform members of the transition.
Certified Supervisor Program: The Board approved a motion to increase the upper limit of volunteers permitted to serve on CAMFT’s Certified Supervisor Program Committee from 5 clinical members to up to 9 clinical members.
Executive Director Update: The Board was updated on operations including: bylaw and ethical standard updates, targeted messaging, ambassador/chapter outreach program, advocacy day, staff organizational assessment, onboarding of new positions, annual conference, member market share, financial analysis, and social media metrics.
The next Board meeting will be held December 6-7 in Berkeley, CA.