2026 Scientific Meeting
March 29 – April 1, 2026
Austin, Texas
“Centering Community
in Health Behavior Research and Practice"
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AAHB Latest DevelopmentsCelebrating Dr. Adam Leventhal, 2025 Research Laureate Award Winner. AAHB's Next Executive Director: Dr. David Seal The Academy honored Dr. Mohammad Torabi with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Philip M. Massey has been honored as the newest Fellow of AAHB. View All AAHB News including Member updates, upcoming events and job postings | Health Behavior Research (HBR):
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Annie Nguyen, PhD, MPH
Chair, Resource Development Council David Seal, PhD, FAAHB
Executive Director Erika Thompson, PhD, FAAHB
Secretary Randy Hubach, PhD, MPH
Chair, Professional Development & Mentoring Council Idethia (Shevon) Harvey, DrPH, FAAHB
Chair, Diversity & Equity Council Jon Macy, PhD, MPH
Chair, Marketing & Communications Council Julie M. Croff, PhD, MPH, FAAHB
Immediate-Past President Mary A. Steinhardt, EdD, LPC, FAAHB
Chair, Membership Development Council Megan S. Patterson, PhD, MPH, FAAHB
Delegate 1 Paul W. Branscum, PhD, RD, FAAHB, FSBM
HBR Representative Philip Massey, PhD, FAAHB
President-Elect Drew Pickett, PhD, MS
Treasurer Jessica Rath, PhD, MPH, FAAHB
President Elect Alyssa Robillard, PhD
Delegate 3 Ruopeng An, PhD
Chair, Awards Council Danny Valdez, PhD
Delegate 2 Wenhua Lu, PhD
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