The Leadership, Past Presidents, & Staff page highlights the remarkable individuals who drive the success of the Society for Applied Anthropology. Here, you’ll find a complete list of our Board Members, Officers, Past Presidents, and Staff—all dedicated to preserving our legacy and guiding us toward a brighter future.

Officers

A.J. Faas

A.J. Faas, President (2025-2027)

Department of Anthropology
San Jose State University

Keri Brondo

Keri Brondo, President Elect (2026-2027)

Department of Anthropology
Teachers College, Columbia University

Juliana McDonald

Juliana McDonald, Secretary (2025-2028)

Department of Anthropology
University of Kentucky

Jennifer Studebaker

Jennifer Studebaker, Treasurer (2026-2029)

Owner & Founder
Studebaker Consulting, LLC

Board

Elaine Bennett

Elaine Bennett (2024-2027)

Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Saint Vincent College
Sean Bruna

Sean Bruna (2026-2029)

Staff Scientist
Medical University of South Carolina

Yi-Tsun Chen

Yi-Tsun Chen (2024-2027)

Department of Science and Technology
University of Canberra
Alejandra Colom

Alejandra Colom (2025-2028)

The Nature Conservancy

Sharon Gillard

Sharon Gillard (2026-2028)

Doctor of Law and Policy Program
Northeastern University

Laurie Krieger

Laurie Krieger (2025-2028)

Clean Cities, Blue Ocean

Chad Morris

Chad Morris (2026-2029)

Department of Anthropology
East Carolina University

Staff

Donald D. Stull, Ph.D., MPH

Donald D. Stull, Ph.D., MPH

Annual Meeting and Awards Coordinator

Don Stull, a fellow of the Society for Applied Anthropology since 1973, has extensively contributed to the organization. He served as SfAA president from 2005-2007 and was honored with the Sol Tax Distinguished Service Award in 2009. Throughout his career, Don has played pivotal roles, including editor-in-chief of Human Organization and program chair for the 1989 annual meeting.

Trish Colvin

Trish Colvin

SfAA Office Manager

Trish began working for the Society in October 2005.  She and her husband Jeremy have one son and they live in Mustang, OK.  Trish is a native Oklahoman and is passionate about baking, crafts and interior design.

Melissa Cope

Melissa Cope

Annual Meeting Program Administrator

Melissa began working for the Society in May 2003. She enjoys watching Oklahoma State University football and spending time in her garden.

Lori Buckwalter

Lori Buckwalter

Social Media Manager

Lori began working for the Society in May 2004. Lori is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. Lori works remotely from Saint Louis, Missouri, and enjoys spending time with her husband and three young sons.

Past Presidents

 

2024-2025 Jennifer Wies
2022-2023 Michael Paolisso 1972-1973 Clifford Barnett
2020-2021 Sherylyn Briller 1971-1972 Philleo Nash
2017-2019 Alexander Ervin 1970-1971 Lambros Comitas
2015-2017 Kathleen Musante 1969-1970 Charles Hughes
2013-2015 Robert Alvarez 1968-1969 Vera Rubin
2011-2013 Merrill Eisenberg 1967-1968 Conrad Arensberg
2009-2011 Allan Burns 1966-1967 John Adair
2007-2009 Susan L. Andreatta 1965-1966 Omer Stewart
2005-2007 Donald D. Stull 1964-1965 William F. Whyte
2003-2005 Linda M. Whiteford 1963-1964 Ward H. Goodenough
2001-2003 Noel Chrisman 1962-1963 Richard N. Adams
1999-2001 Linda Bennett 1961-1962 Homer G. Barnett
1997-1999 John A. Young 1960-1961 John Bennett
1995-1997 Jean Schensul 1959-1960 John Gillin
1993-1995 J. Anthony Paredes 1958-1959 C.W.M. Hart
1991-1993 Carole E. Hill 1957-1958 Nicholas J. Demarath
1989-1991 Thomas Greaves 1956-1957 Gordon MacGregor
1987-1989 Erve Chambers 1955-1956 Charles R. Walker
1985-1987 Theodore E. Downing 1954-1955 Horace Miner
1983-1985 Sue-Ellen Jacobs 1953-1954 Felix Keesing
1982-1983 Harland Padfield 1952-1953 Solon Kimball
1981-1982 Willis E. Sibley 1951-1952 F.L.W. Richardson
1980-1981 Peter Kong-ming New 1950-1951 Everett Hughes
1979-1980 John Singleton 1949-1950 Margaret Mead
1978-1979 Alvin W. Wolfe 1948-1949 Charles Loomis
1977-1978 Art Gallaher, Jr. 1946-1948 George Murdock
1976-1977 Thomas Weaver 1943-1946 John Provinse
1975-1976 Murray Wax 1942-1943 Conrad Arensberg
1974-1975 Nanci Gonzalez 1941-1942 Eliot Chapple