Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences Announces New Board Members
Contact: Carolyn Anthon
support@aessonline.org
Office: (202) 503-4638
June 15, 2026
For immediate release
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS) is pleased to announce the results of the 2026 election. AESS members participated in the election to select the Society’s next President, members of the Board of Directors, and representatives to the Nominations Committee.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all members who voted, as well as to the candidates who generously offered their time, expertise, and leadership in service to AESS. The strength of our organization depends on the active engagement of members who are willing to help shape the future of environmental studies and sciences.
Please join us in congratulating the newly elected leaders who will help guide AESS in the years ahead.
President-Elect: Kate Meierdiercks
Board-At-Large:
Susan Caplow
Ben Ndayambaje
Mercy Ogunruku (student)
Nominations Committee:
Will Burns
Nagina Tariq (student)
Andrés Urcuqui
Brett Werner
AESS thanks all candidates for their willingness to serve and all members who participated in the election process. Member engagement is essential to advancing the Society’s mission of supporting interdisciplinary environmental scholarship, teaching, and practice.
We look forward to the leadership, vision, and service of these elected individuals as AESS continues to strengthen the environmental studies and sciences community.
The newly elected will officially take office following the close of the annual AESS conference, which is being held virtually Jun 15-16. To find out more about the elected, visit AESS’s election page.
Thank you to the Nominations Committee, who is responsible for recruiting and nominating candidates for elective offices. Learn more about AESS Committees. If you wish to serve on a committee, email support@aessonline.org. All AESS members are welcome to serve!
The Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences is a scholarly and professional organization that promotes interdisciplinary research, teaching and service for faculty and students in the more than 1,000 Environmental academic programs nationwide and beyond.
