Dear Colleagues:
The SBSM Council is pleased to present the following slate of individuals for the 2025 SBSM election. The candidates were selected based on their strong and exemplary records of leadership and service to the Society. Serious consideration in the selection process was given to multiple diversity-related issues. These included, gender, membership in underrepresented groups, level of seniority, nationality, and disciplinary affiliation. Detailed descriptions of the individuals will be shared when the election material is sent.
2025 SBSM Slate
President-Elect
Anna Marsland, PhD
Secretary Treasurer
Aric Prather, PhD
Council
Nina Kupper, PhD
Nominating Committee-at-Large
Daryl O’Connor, PhD
Cristina Ottaviani, PhD
Nominating Committee from Council
Christopher Celano, MD
Nataria Joseph, PhD
Best regards,
Tara Gruenwald, PhD, MPH
2024-2025 President
Society for Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine
PRESIDENT
Tara Gruenewald, PhD, MPH
Orange, CA
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Janet Tomiyama, PhD
Los Angeles, CA
PAST PRESIDENT
Peter Gianaros, PhD
Pittsburgh, PA
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Anna Catriona Whittaker, PhD
Stirling, Scotland
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Ali Weinstein, PhD
Fairfax, VA
Michael Stanton, PhD
Hayward, CA
Nataria Joseph, PhD
Granada Hills, CA
Christopher Celano, MD
Medford, MA
Daryl O’Connor, PhD
Leeds, England
SBSM MANAGEMENT TEAM
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Laura E. Degnon, CAE
ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Connie Mackay, CAE
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
George B. Degnon