Ted Iliff, former public member (2000–2006) and secretary (2005–2006) of the NBCC Board of Directors, has assumed the newly created position of Executive Vice President of NBCC International (NBCC-I). A career journalist, Iliff brings extensive international experience to NBCC-I. He has held leadership positions at such organizations as CNN, where he was the senior editor of all CNN news reports, and Voice of America (VOA). He has served as a consultant in the recent rebuilding of news media outlets in Iraq and the Balkans. His addition to the staff will enhance NBCC-I’s effectiveness as a global leader in professional counseling.

Since the formation of NBCC-I in 2005, counselors from around the world have invited the NBCC Board and staff to participate in collaborative research and professionalization projects. With more than twenty years of experience in counselor certification, NBCC and NBCC-I are well positioned to provide assistance to local experts who determine certification requirements in a culturally meaningful way. As executive vice president, Iliff is responsible for planning the appropriate mix of services and resources for each area being served and directing NBCC-I staff with these projects.

The addition of Iliff, who is not a professional counselor, infuses innovation in NBCC-I’s approach to promoting counseling. Tom Clawson, NBCC president and CEO, notes, “Iliff brings a background of business, news media, and international experience that has never been seen in the mental health professions. We welcome his fresh and creative views.”

A native of Kansas, Iliff studied journalism at the University of Kansas and earned his degree from the State University of New York’s Regents College (Excelsior College). He has co-authored a history book, many magazine articles, and is fluent in German.