What We're About
The Awards Committee plays a crucial role in recognizing excellence within the field by selecting and honoring individuals whose contributions have significantly advanced the discipline. Committee members dedicate their expertise and time to meticulously evaluating nominations across multiple categories, such as distinguished service, career accomplishments, educational impact, methodological innovation, and promoting diversity and inclusivity.
What We Do and How to Get Involved
- Review candidate portfolios and deliberate on qualifications.
- Make final recommendations to the Executive Committee and ensure that the awards uphold the highest standards of merit and achievement.
- Award reviews include SER Awards and Travel Scholarship applications.
Committee Leadership:
Committee Chair
John Pamplin
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health
Board Liaison
Meredith Shiels
NIH
2026 - 2027 Committee Members:
Ariadne Rivera
Audrey Jane Gaskins
Brandon Marshall
Brittney Charlton
Carrie Nobles
David Owiredu
Deepanjali Bhale
Derek Manis
Drew Westmoreland
Heather Ochs-Balcom
Jaimie Gradus
Jeff Morris
Jennifer Ahern
Jill Norris
Jin Dai
Kristin Bratton Nelson
Lindsay Collin
Lindsay Kobayashi
Matthew Mimiaga
Mayur Sesai
Minkyo Song
Nedghie Adrien
Neill Bates
Nina Joyce
Nnaemeka Odo
Peter Rebeiro
Rae Anne Martinez
Sadia Firoza Chowdhury
Sarah McKetta
Shadiya Moss
Spruha Joshi
Su Yon Jung
Sunni Mumford
Suresh Neupane
Timi Adediran
Victor Agboli
Yue Zhang
Zhongzheng Niu
Zuo-Feng