There are many opportunities for Academy involvement. Members are encouraged to join a council or committee by contacting the respective Chair.
Councils
Awards Council
Solicit and review applications for the Judy K. Black Award
Solicit and review applications for the Mentorship Award
Work with the Research Review Chair on the Conference Poster Awards (Professional and Student)
Chair:
Ruopeng An
Term:
2021-2024
Members:
Katie Heinrich
Adam Knowlden
Kaigang Li
Hsien-Chang Lin
Wenhua Lu
Matthew Smith
Erika Thompson
Samuel Towne
Diversity and Equity Council
Work with the executive board to facilitate adoption, integration and maintenance of diversity and equity values throughout AAHB membership and its activities.
Interface with and provide support to other councils and committees to fulfill their responsibilities as they relate to diversity and equity issues.
Chair:
David Seal
Term:
2021-2024
Members:
Lisa Benz Scott
Xuewei Chen
Shevon Harvey
Yan Huang
Ping Ma
E. Lisako J. McKyer
Jebose Okwumabua
Wenhua Lu
Ledric Sherman
Christina Sun
Erika S. Trapl
Mohammad Torabi
Marketing and Communications Council
Evaluate and update website
Conduct member surveys
Disseminate scientific information such as conference proceedings
Market the organization
Chair:
Kathryn E. Dolphin
Term:
2020-2023
Members:
Kelli England
Dana Litt Jon Macy
Drew Pickett
Yumary Ruiz Danny Valdez
Membership Development Council
Build and maintain memberships
Screen and evaluate membership applications
Establish appropriate criteria for membership
Review allegations of unethical member conduct
Administer procedures for revocation of membership
Screen and evaluate members as potential Fellows
Chair:
Adam Barry
Term:
2022-2025
Members:
Angela Chow
Jennie Kronenfeld
Melissa Lewis
Mary Nies
Robert M. Weiler
Professional Development and Mentoring Council
To offer professional development opportunities for all levels of academy members: students, early career, established career
To facilitate year-round linkages and interactions between academy members
To promote increased recognition and honor of member accomplishments and contributions
Jessie King
Hsien-Chang Lin
Sarah Maness Julie Merten
Chris Robbins Matthew Rossheim
Matthew Lee Smith
Erika Thompson
Amanda Wilkerson
Resource Development Council
Foster collaborative activities with governmental and scientific organizations
Provide a forum for other organizations to receive consultation/expertise from Academy members
Develop position papers, research summarize and guidelines for research competencies
Develop resources for the Academy
Chair:
Anna Price
Term:
2022-2024
Members:
Daphne Hernandez
Annie Nguyen
Wenhua Lu
Committees
Conference Committee (2023)
Recommend conference theme and speakers proposals to the AAHB Board of Directors
Guide and invite speakers
Work with Marketing and Communications Council to promote the meeting through the Academy website, listserv, and other outlets
Coordinate awards with Awards Committee, workshops, and professional development luncheons with assistance from the Professional Development & Mentoring Council
Chair:
Scott Rhodes
Program Chair:
Lisa Benz Scott
David Seal
with support from the Diversity and Equity Council
Term:
2022-2023
Members:
Annie Nguyen (President)
Katie Heinrich (Past President) Hsien-Chang Lin (President-Elect)
Ledric Sherman (Past Co-Chair) Lisako McKyer(Past Co-Chair)
Samuel Towne (Past Program Chair)
Ruopeng An (Awards Chair)
Katie Dolphin (Marketing & Communications Council)
Erika Thompson (Professional Development & Mentoring Council)
Anna Price (Resource Development Council)
David Seal (Diversity and Equity Chair)
Matthew Rossheim (Research Review Chair)
Megan S. Patterson (Past Research Review Chair)
Joanne Sommers (Executive Director)
Finance Committee
Make recommendations regarding fiscal policy to the Board of Directors, including but not limited to proposals and recommendations regarding investment and management of the Academy reserves
Perform accounting and fiscal procedures
Provide annual and conference budgets
Review Academy expenditures
Chair:
Wenhua Lu
Term:
2022-2025
Members:
Annie Nguyen
Katie Heinrich
Hsien-Chang Lin
Joanne Sommers
Research Review Committee
Release call for abstracts
Recruit abstract reviewers
Review annual meeting abstracts
Recruit poster judges
Judge posters at the annual meeting
Chair:
Matthew Rossheim
Term:
2022-2023
Members:
Meg Patterson (2022 Research Review Chair)
Erika Thompson (2021 Research Review Chair)