Board of Directors

The FABBS Board is a group of experienced behavioral and psychological scientists who are committed to communicating their research and knowledge to federal decision makers and the public more broadly.

About the Board

Elected by the Council of Representatives, Board members oversee FABBS’ activities and interact regularly with the Washington, DC office to create an agenda for advancing our disciplines and improving the quality of life for all. Since we cannot take for granted the federal support for our sciences, FABBS Board members work to ensure that we have a presence in Washington, DC, and that scientists in our disciplines have a seat at the table.

Board members

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President

Shinobu Kitayama, PhD

University of Michigan

01/26 to 12/27

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VICE President

Lee Ryan, PhD

University of Arizona

01/26 to 12/27

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President-Elect

Christine Hunter, PhD

01/26 to 12/27

Kerri Johnson

Vice President-Elect

Kerri L. Johnson, PhD

University of California, Los Angeles

01/26 to 12/27

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Past President

Jeffrey M. Zacks, PhD

Washington University St. Louis

01/26 to 12/27

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Past Vice President

Janet Frick, PhD

University of Georgia

01/26 to 12/27

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Treasurer

Christopher R. Beam, PhD

University of Southern California

01/26 to 12/27

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Secretary

Marc Coutanche, PhD

University of Pittsburgh

01/25 to 12/27

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Member-at-Large

Neil Lewis, Jr, PhD

Cornell University

01/25 to 12/27

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Member-At-Large

Jon Freeman, PhD

Columbia University

01/24 to 12/26

Ex-Officio, Executive Director

Juliane Baron, MPAff

FABBS Bylaws:

2025 Bylaws

2021 Bylaws

Board Documents and Links (For Board Member Business Only)