GLTA Announces 2024 Board of Directors Election Results
The GLTA Board of Directors is pleased to congratulate Grzegorz Gardyjas (Poznan, Poland), Amy Hasquet (Los Angeles, California, USA), and Rowen D’Souza (Melbourne, Australia) on their election to the GLTA Board of Directors during the recent election conducted December 12-26, 2024. Grzegorz, Amy, and Rowen received the highest number of votes among six enthusiastic, accomplished candidates. They will begin three-year terms on the Board to begin January 1, 2025.
The Board is the governing body of Pride Tennis Worldwide, Inc. and the GLTA World Tour. It is comprised of six volunteers, including a President/Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer. Elections are held annually for one to three at-large director positions on a staggered basis. The Board selects the specific officer positions each board member will fill annually at the first Board meeting of each year based on each Board member’s personal strengths and interests.
One representative from each GLTA member organization is entitled to vote in GLTA elections, so long as that organization remains in good standing. This election, there were 83 eligible voters. 59 representatives submitted votes during the voting period.
Voter Turn-Out Data
| Region | Eligible Voters | Turn-out |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 31 of 38 | 81.6% |
| Americas | 20 of 31 | 64.5% |
| Australia / Asia | 8 of 14 | 57.1% |
| Total | 59 of 83 | 71.1% |
The GLTA thanks each of the wonderful candidates – Grzegorz, Amy, Rowen, Joey Dillon, Merit Lookene, and Johnny Bergman – for their commitment to the GLTA and their dedication to the organization’s future growth and success. It is only through the dedication of volunteers and the enthusiasm of players, tournament directors, and member representatives that the GLTA can continue to offer a safe space for LGBTQIA+ tennis players and fans across the globe.
Election Results
The election was conducted entirely online through electionbuddy.com, and the process and results were audited and confirmed by two individuals unaffiliated with the Board – Jeff Morgeson of the United States and Liam Sweeney of the United Kingdom.
The GLTA welcomes each of our successful candidates to the Board and looks forward to a successful 2025 GLTA calendar year, where the Board will move forward with new initiatives and ideas.
If you are interested in serving on the GLTA Board of Directors, the next election for two at-large director positions will take place during the fourth quarter of 2025. In addition, the Board is always looking for new volunteers for committees and new initiatives. If you are interested in offering your time or ideas to the GLTA, please reach out to the Board at tennis@glta.net or to any of the individual Board members directly.
