CPDD is proud to announce the 2026–2027 President-Elect, Treasurer, and newly elected members of the Board of Directors who will help lead our organization into its next chapter.
This distinguished group of leaders brings deep expertise, thoughtful perspective, and a shared commitment to advancing our mission. Each director contributes unique insights and experience that will strengthen our strategic vision, support innovation, and enhance our ability to serve the CPDD community.
As we welcome this exceptional class to the Board, we look forward to their leadership in shaping the future of our organization and building upon the strong foundation that continues to propel us forward.
The newly elected individuals are:
CPDD President-Elect
Qiana Brown, M.P.H., Ph.D., LCSW
Rutgers University
CPDD Treasurer
William Stoops, Ph.D.
University of Kentucky
Board of Directors Members At-Large
Brian Thomas, Ph.D.
Empirical Pharmaceutical Services, LLC
Caroline Arout, Ph.D
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Maria Parker, M.P.H., M.S., Ph.D.
Indiana University – Bloomington
Steffani Bailey, Ph.D
Oregon Health & Science University