Courtesy of ACS Office of the Secretary
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2026 - The American Chemical Society (ACS) is announcing the results of its recent election. Society members elected the following officers and members of the Board of Directors for 2027:
President-ElectLisa McElwee-White, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, University of Florida
Board of Directors District III Stephanie S. Watson, Research Chemist, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Board of Directors District VI Anna G. Cavinato, Professor Emeritus, Eastern Oregon University
Director-at-LargeBeth A. Lorsbach, Group Executive, Portfolio Solutions and Chief Technology Officer of Crop Protection at Nufarm Carolyn Ribes, Business Analytical Leader, Dow Chemical
These newly elected officers will join or continue service on the ACS Board of Directors in 2027. The list of current board members, their photos, official biographies, and other information about Society governance are available on the ACS website .
