CBAA OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023
President 2022–2024
Sarah Matthews, Maryland Institute College of Art and Pyramid Atlantic, Bio
Executive Vice President 2022–2024
Kerry McAleer-Keeler, George Washington University, Bio
Vice President for Membership 2022–2024
Angie Dell, Independent, Bio
Vice President for Programming 2022–2024
Julie Chen, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Bio
Secretary 2022–2024
Shira Eller, George Washington University, Bio
Treasurer and Vice Chair for Member Support Grants 2021–2023
Suzanne Powney, Mississippi State University
Sarah Bryant, University of Alabama, 2022–2024 — Vice Chair for Travel Grants, Mid/Southeast Region Leader
AB Gorham, University of Nebraska, Omaha, 2022–2024 — Publications Chair
Heather Green, Arizona State University 2022–2024 — Arizona Statutory Agent
Virginia Green, Baylor University, 2022–2024 — Communications Chair
Vacant — Vice Chair for Member Relations
Vacant — Vice Chair for Membership
Kyle Holland, University of Alabama, 2022–2023
Heather Kohlmeier, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 2023–2025
Emily Larned, University of Connecticut, 2022–2024 — Website Redesign Task Force Chair
Sylvia Miller, Duke University, Durham, NC, 2023–2025
Cynthia Nourse Thompson, Kennesaw State University — Development Chair 2022–2024 Bio
Meri Page, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, 2023–2025
Anika Schneider, Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Minneapolis, MN, 2023–2025
Rachel Simmons, Rollins College, Winter Park, FL, 2022–2024 — Vice Chair for Meetings
Amy Thompson, University of Utah, 2022–2024 — Awards Chair
CBAA OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2022
President 2022–2024
Sarah Matthews, Maryland Institute College of Art and Pyramid Atlantic, Bio
Executive Vice President 2022–2024
Kerry McAleer-Keeler, George Washington University, Bio
Vice President for Membership 2022–2024
Angie Dell, Independent, Bio
Vice President for Programming 2022–2024
Julie Chen, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Bio
Secretary 2022–2024
Shira Eller, George Washington University, Bio
Treasurer and Vice Chair for Member Support Grants 2021–2023
Suzanne Powney, Mississippi State University
Karen Balder, IUPUI, 2022–2024 — Vice Chair for Nominations
Sarah Bryant, University of Alabama, 2022–2024 — Vice Chair for Travel Grants,
Mid/Southeast Region Leader
Sue Carrie Drummond, Millsaps College, 2021–2023 — Vice Chair for Programs
AB Gorham, University of Nevada, Reno, 2022–2024 — Publications Chair
Heather Green, Arizona State University 2022–2024 — Arizona Statutory Agent
Virginia Green, Baylor University, 2022–2024 — Communications Chair
Vacant — Vice Chair for Member Relations
Vacant — Vice Chair for Membership
Kyle Holland, University of Alabama, 2022–2023
Emily Larned, University of Connecticut, 2022–2024 — Website Redesign Task Force Chair
Richard Minsky, Independent, 2022–2023
Cynthia Nourse Thompson, Kennesaw State University — Development Chair 2022–2024 Bio
Jessica Peterson, Independent, 2022–2024
Sara Rieger, University of Iowa, 2021–2023 — Student Representative
Rachel Simmons, Rollins College, 2022–2024 — Vice Chair for Meetings
Amy Thompson, University of Utah, 2022–2024 — Awards Chair
CBAA OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021
OFFICERS //
President
Bridget Elmer, Independent, 2020–2022
Executive Vice President
Ruth Bardenstein, Independent, 2020–2022
Vice President for Membership
Andrea Kohashi, 2020–2021
Vice President for Programming
Jessica Peterson, Independent, 2020–2022
Secretary
Lisa Beth Robinson, East Carolina University, 2020-2022
Treasurer and Vice Chair for Member Support Grants
Suzanne Powney, Mississippi State University, 2021–2023
Tia Blassingame, Scripps College, 2020–2021
Aaron Cohick, Colorado College, 2020–2022
Amanda D’Amico, University of the Arts, 2020–2022 — Vice Chair for Meetings
Sue Carrie Drummond, Millsaps College, 2021–2023 — Vice Chair for Programs
AB Gorham, University of Nevada, Reno, 2020–2022 — Publications Chair
Heather Green, Arizona State University, 2020–2022
Virginia Green, Baylor University, 2020–2022 — Communications Chair
Caitlin Harris, Boise State University, 2020–2022 — Vice Chair for Member Relations
Kyle Holland, University of Alabama, 2021–2023
Emily Larned, University of Connecticut, 2020–2022
Richard Minsky, Independent, 2020–2022
Candida Pagan, The University of Iowa, 2020–2022 — Development Chair
Sara Rieger, University of Iowa, 2021–2023 — Student Representative
Amy Thompson, University of Utah, 2020–2022 — Awards Chair
CBAA OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020
OFFICERS //
President
Bridget Elmer, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2020–2022
Executive Vice President
Matt Runkle, Independent, 2018–2020
Ruth Bardenstein, Independent, 2020 (Interim)
Vice President for Membership
Andrea Kohashi, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2020–2021
Vice President for Programming
Jessica Peterson, Independent, 2020–2022
Secretary
Lisa Beth Robinson, East Carolina University, 2019-2021
Treasurer
Tate Shaw, Visual Studies Workshop, 2020
BOARD OF DIRECTORS //
Tia Blassingame, Scripps College, 2020–2021
Aaron Cohick, Colorado College, 2020–2022
Amanda D'Amico, University of the Arts, 2020–2022
AB Gorham, University of Nevada, Reno, 2020–2022 – Publications Chair
Heather Green, Arizona State University, 2020–2022
Virginia Green, Baylor University, 2020–2022 – Communications Chair
Catilin Harris, Boise State University, 2020–2022 — Student Representative
Kyle Holland, University of Alabama, 2019–2021 — Student Representative
Emily Larned, University of Connecticut, 2020–2022
Richard Minsky, Independent, 2020–2022
Candida Pagan, The University of Iowa, 2020–2022 – Development Chair
Suzanne Powney, Mississippi State University, 2020–2022
Camden M. Richards, Independent, 2019–2021
Sarah Smith, Dartmouth College, 2019–2021
Amy Thompson, University of Utah, 2020–2022 – Awards Chair
CBAA OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019
OFFICERS //
President
Bridget Elmer, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2018–2020
Executive Vice President
Matt Runkle, Independent, 2018–2020
Vice President for Membership
Jessica Spring, Pacific Lutheran University, 2018–2020
Vice President for Programming
Kathleen O’Connell, Middle Tennessee State University, 2017–2019
Secretary
Lisa Beth Robinson, East Carolina University, 2019-2021
Treasurer
Tate Shaw, Visual Studies Workshop, 2018–2020
BOARD OF DIRECTORS //
Steven Arenius, Visual Studies Workshop, 2019–2021 — Student Rep.
Tia Blassingame, Scripps College, 2018–2020
Aaron Cohick, Colorado College, 2018–2020 – Publications Co-Chair
Virginia Green, Baylor University, 2018–2020 – Communications Chair
Kyle Holland, The University of the Arts, 2019–2021 — Student Rep.
Ellen Knudson, University of Florida, Gainesville, 2017–2019
Emily Larned, University of Bridgeport, 2018–2020 – Publications Co-Chair
Kerry McAleer-Keeler, The George Washington University, 2018–2020
Richard Minsky, Independent, 2018–2020
Candida Pagan, The University of Iowa Libraries, 2018–2020
Camden M. Richards, Independent, 2017–2019
Jenna Rodriguez, Independent, 2018–2020
Sarah Smith, Dartmouth College, 2017–2019
Emily Tipps, University of Utah, 2018–2020 – Awards Chair
Karen Zimmermann, University of Arizona, 2018–2020
CBAA OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018
OFFICERS //
President
Bridget Elmer, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2018–2020
Executive Vice President
Matt Runkle, Independent, 2018–2020
Vice President for Membership
Jessica Spring, Pacific Lutheran University, 2018–2020
Vice President for Programming
Kathleen O’Connell, Middle Tennessee State University, 2017–2019
Secretary
Amy Lund, Oregon College of Art & Craft, 2017–2019 – Student Representative
Treasurer
Tate Shaw, Visual Studies Workshop, 2018–2020
BOARD OF DIRECTORS //
Tia Blassingame, Scripps College, 2018–2020
Aaron Cohick, Colorado College, 2018–2020 – Publications Co-Chair
Virginia Green, Baylor University, 2018–2020 – Communications Chair
Ellen Knudson, University of Florida, Gainesville, 2017–2019
Emily Larned, University of Bridgeport, 2018–2020 – Publications Co-Chair
Kerry McAleer-Keeler, The George Washington University, 2018–2020
Richard Minsky, Independent, 2018–2020
Candida Pagan, The University of Iowa Libraries, 2018–2020
Camden M. Richards, Independent, 2017–2019
Jenna Rodriguez, Independent, 2018–2020
Sarah Smith, Dartmouth College, 2017–2019
Emily Tipps, University of Utah, 2018–2020 – Awards Chair
Karen Zimmermann, University of Arizona, 2018–2020
CBAA OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017
OFFICERS //
President
Julie Chen, Mills College, 2016–2018
Executive Vice President
Kerry McAleer-Keeler, The George Washington University, 2016–2018
Vice President for Membership
Matt Runkle, San Francisco Center for the Book, 2016–2018
Vice President for Programming
Kathleen O’Connell, Middle Tennessee State University, 2017–2019
Secretary
Amy Lund, Oregon College of Art & Craft, 2017–2019 – Student Representative
Treasurer
Mare Blocker, Pacific Lutheran University, 2016–2018
BOARD OF DIRECTORS //
Bridget Elmer, Ringling College of Art & Design, 2016–2018 – Publications Chair
Heather Green, Arizona State University, 2017–2019
Ellen Knudson, University of Florida–Gainesville, 2017–2019
Candida Pagan, The University of Iowa Libraries, 2016–2018 – Development Coordinator
Camden M. Richards, Independent, 2017–2019
Jaime Lynn Shafer, Independent, 2017–2019 – Communications Chair & Alumni Representative
Sarah Smith, Dartmouth College, 2017–2019
Jessica Spring, Pacific Lutheran University, 2017–2019
Barb Tetenbaum, Oregon College of Art & Craft, 2016–2018
Emily Tipps, University of Utah, 2016–2018 – Awards Chair
Phil Zimmermann, University of Arizona, 2017–2019 – Ex Officio
CBAA OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016
OFFICERS //
President
Julie Chen, Mills College, 2016-2018
Executive Vice President
Kerry McAleer-Keeler, George Washington University, 2016-2018
Vice President for Membership
Matt Runkle, Independent, 2016-2018
Vice President for Programming
Karen Zimmermann, University of Arizona, 2015-2017
Secretary
Macy Chadwick, Academy of Art University, 2015-2017
Treasurer
Mare Blocker, Pacific Lutheran University, 2016-2018
BOARD OF DIRECTORS //
Mare Blocker, Pacific Lutheran University, Seattle, 2016-2018
Denise Bookwalter, Florida State University, 2015-2017
Macy Chadwick, Academy of Art University, 2015-2017
Julie Chen, Mills College, 2016-2018
Bridget Elmer, Ringling College of Art and Design, 2016-2018
Kat Howard, Independent, 2015-2017
Amy Lund, Oregon College of Art and Craft, 2016-2018, Student Representative
Kerry McAleer-Keeler, George Washington University, 2016-2018
Kathleen O'Connell, Middle Tennessee State University, 2016-2018
Candida Pagan, Independent, 2016-2018
Camden Richards, Independent, 2015-2017
Matt Runkle, Independent, 2016-2018
Jaime Lynn Shafer, University of Nevada, 2015-2017, Alumni Representative
Barb Tetenbaum, Oregon College of Art & Craft, 2016-2018
Emily Tipps, University of Utah, 2016-2018
Karen Zimmermann, University of Arizona, 2015-2017
Phil Zimmermann, University of Arizona, 2015-2017, Ex Officio
CBAA OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015
OFFICERS //
President
Julie Chen, Mills College, 2014-2016
Executive Vice President
Kerry McAleer-Keeler, Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University, 2014-2016
Vice President for Membership
Marnie Powers-Torrey, University of Utah, 2014-2016
Vice President for Programming
Sarah Hulsey, Lesley University College of Art and Design, 2014-2016
Secretary
Macy Chadwick, San Francisco Art Institute, 2014-2016
Treasurer
Mare Blocker, Independent, 2014-2016
BOARD OF DIRECTORS //
Mare Blocker, Book Arts Guild, Seattle, 2014-2016
Denise Bookwalter, Florida State University, 2015-2017
Macy Chadwick, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, 2015-2017
Julie Chen, Mills College, 2014-2016
Bridget Elmer, Ringling College of Art and Design, 2014-2016
Kat Howard, independent, 2015-2017
Sarah Hulsey, Lesley University College of Art and Design, 2014-2016
Kerry McAleer-Keeler, Corcoran College of Art, 2014-2016
Steve Miller, University of Alabama, 2014-2016
Marnie Powers-Torrey, University of Utah, 2014-2016
Camden Richards, independent, 2015-2017
Matt Runkle, University of Iowa, 2015-2017, Student Representative
Jaime Shafer, University of Nevada, 2015-2017, Alumni Representative
Shawn Simmons, Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, 2014-2016
Tate Shaw, Visual Studies Workshop, 2014-2016
Barb Tetenbaum, Oregon College of Art & Craft, 2014-2016
Cynthia Thompson, University of Arkansas, 2014-2016
Emily Tipps, University of Utah, 2014-2016
Karen Zimmerman, University of Arizona, 2015-2017
Phil Zimmerman, University of Arizona, 2015-2017, Ex Officio
PRESIDENT EMERITI //
Richard Zauft, Lesley University College of Art and Design, 2011-2014
John Risseeuw, Arizona State University, 2008-2011
CBAA OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014
OFFICERS //
President
Julie Chen, Mills College, 2014-2016
Executive Vice President
Kerry McAleer-Keeler, Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University, 2014-2016
Vice President for Membership
Marnie Powers-Torrey, University of Utah, 2014-2016
Vice President for Programming
Sarah Hulsey, Montserrat College of Art/Lesley University College of Art and Design, 2014-2016
Secretary
Macy Chadwick, San Francisco Art Institute, 2014-2016
Treasurer
Mare Blocker, Independent, 2014-2016
BOARD OF DIRECTORS //
Mare Blocker, Book Arts Guild, Seattle, 2014-2016
Denise Bookwalter, Florida State University, 2012-2015
Inge Bruggeman, Oregon College of Art & Craft, 2014-2016
Macy Chadwick, San Francisco Art Institute, 2013-2015
Julie Chen, Mills College, 2014-2016
Bridget Elmer, Independent, 2014-2016
Jeff Groves, Harvey Mudd/Claremont Colleges, 2013-2015
Kat Howard, independent artist, 2013-2015, Alumni Representative
Sarah Hulsey, Montserrat College of Art/Lesley University College of Art and Design, 2014-2016
Kerry McAleer-Keeler, Corcoran College of Art + Design, 2014-2016
Steve Miller, University of Alabama, 2014-2016
Marnie Powers-Torrey, University of Utah, 2014-2016
Matt Runkle, University of Iowa, 2013-2015, Student Representative
Shawn Simmons, Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, 2014-2016
Tate Shaw, Visual Studies Workshop, 2014-2016
Barb Tetenbaum, Oregon College of Art & Craft, 2014-2016
Cynthia Thompson, University of Arkansas, 2014-2016
Emily Tipps, University of Utah, 2014-2016
PRESIDENT EMERITI //
Richard Zauft, Emerson College, 2011-2014
John Risseeuw, Arizona State University, 2008-2011
CBAA OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013
OFFICERS //
President
Richard Zauft, Emerson College, 2011-2014
Executive Vice President
Julia Leonard, University of Iowa, 2011-2014
Vice President for Membership
Robert Blesse, University of Nevada, Reno, 2013-2014
Vice President for Programming
Julie Chen, Mills College, 2013-2015
Secretary
Cynthia Thompson, The University of the Arts, 2012-2014
Treasurer
Sarah Hulsey, Montserrat College of Art, 2013-2015
BOARD OF DIRECTORS //
Robert Blesse, University of Nevada - Reno, 2011-2014
Mare Blocker, Book Arts Guild, Seattle, 2013-2015
Denise Bookwalter, Florida State University, 2012-2015
Macy Chadwick, San Francisco Art Institute, 2013-2015
Julie Chen, Mills College, 2012-2015
Jeff Groves, Harvey Mudd/Claremont Colleges, 2013-2015
Kat Howard, independent artist, 2013-2015, Alumni Representative
Sarah Hulsey, Montserrat College of Art, 2013-2015
Kerry McAleer-Keeler, Corcoran College of Art + Design, 2012-2015
Julia Leonard, University of Iowa, 2011-2014
Cynthia Marsh, Austin Peay University, 2011-2014
Kitty Maryatt, Scripps College, 2011-2014
Marnie Powers-Torrey, University of Utah, 2012-2015
John Risseeuw, Arizona State University, 2011-2014 President, 2008-2011
Matt Runkle, University of Iowa, 2013-2015, Student Representative
Kyle Schlesinger, University of Houston-Victoria, 2013-2015
Cynthia Thompson, The University of the Arts, 2011-2014
Kathy Walkup, Mills College, 2011-2014
Tony White, Maryland Institute College of Art, 2011-2014
Steve Woodall, Columbia College Chicago, 2011-2014
Richard Zauft, Emerson College, 2011-2014 President, 2011-2014