Leadership

The SNEB Board of Directors brings together experienced leaders with diverse expertise and a shared commitment to advancing SNEB’s mission and vision. As SNEB’s governing body, the Board provides strategic direction, shapes policies, champions members’ needs, and supports meaningful programs and services that benefit the SNEB community.

The SNEB Board includes at least nine (9) elected voting members, consisting of the Officers and four (4) Directors at Large. The President of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Foundation also serves as an ex-officio voting member. The Executive Director, Editor in Chief of JNEB, Student Representative, ACPP Chair, and Chair of the Membership Committee serve as ex-officio non-voting members.

SNEB Board of Directors (2026-2027)

• Adrienne Markworth, MA, President
• Heewon L. Gray, PhD, RDN, President-Elect
• Jennifer Garner, PhD, RD, Vice President
• Stephanie Silvera PhD, MS, Secretary 
• Cheryl LH Armstrong, PhD, MBA, RDN, LD, Treasurer 
• Gemma Bastian, Ph.D., RDN, LN, Director at Large
• Padideh Lovan, PhD, LDN, RD, Director at Large 
• Serah Theuri, PhD, RD, Director at Large 
• Oyinlola (Toyin) Babatunde, PhD, MPH, RDN, FAND, Director at Large 
• Geoffrey Greene, PhD, RD, LDN, SNEB Foundation President (ex-officio voting) 
• Lauren Haldeman, PhD, JNEB Editor in Chief (ex-officio) 
• Ricardo Kairios. MS, ACPP Chair (ex-officio) 
• Tiffany Hylton, PhD, LD, RDN and Humaira Jamshed, PhD, Membership Committee Co-Chairs (ex-officio) 
• Shovon Alam, Student Board Representative (ex-officio) 

SNEB Professional Staff Team

Executive Director
Melissa Heeke, CAE (Contact)
Responsible for: strategic leadership; board, divisions, and volunteer relations; and organizational oversight

Director of Education & Events
Paul Bierman, CMP (Contact)
Responsible for: conference management; webinars and education programs; and professional development

Communications Manager
Andrew de Bie (Contact)
Responsible for: email and newsletters; division communications; website and social media

Membership Coordinator
Lindsay Lester (Contact)
Responsible for: membership support; program coordination; and event and education support

SNEB Committees 

Advisory Committee on Public Policy (ACPP)
Makes recommendations on public policy issues, develops policy surveys, and legislative positions.
Chair and Board Liaison: Ricardo Kairios

Awards
Oversees the SNEB Awards. Always chaired by the immediate past-president.
Chair: Susan Stephenson-Martin

Competencies
Oversees the Competency program.
Chair: Barbara Lohse
Board Liaison: Padideh Lovan

DEI
Guides efforts to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization.
Chair: Teresa Henson
Board Liaison: Gemma Bastian

Education
Strategizes and advises on educational offerings, including webinars and conference.
Co-Chairs and Board Liaisons: Serah Theuri and Oyinlola (Toyin) Babatunde

Finance
Advises the Board of Directors on financial matters.
Chair: Cheryl Amstrong, Treasuser

Journal
Oversees JNEB functions, conducts evaluations, and oversees JNEB awards.
Chair: Melissa Prescott
Board Liaison: Heewon Gray

Membership
Strategizes on how to recruit and maintain new members, how to enhance SNEB membership.
Co-Chairs and Board Liaisons: Tiffany Hylton and Humaria Jamshed

Nominating
Develops slates of candidates for Board and committee leadership and promotes Society leadership opportunities.
Chair: Pamela Koch
Board Liaison: Adrienne Markworth

SNEB Divisions

See the full list of SNEB Divisions and their leadership.

SNEB Past Presidents 

See the full list of past SNEB Presidents.