The ASA announces the candidates for the 2025 election. Voting begins April 1 and runs through April 30. Make sure to check your email for a link to the online voting system.
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Board of Directors President-Elect
Board of Directors Vice President
Board of Directors International Representative
Board of Directors Council of Chapters Representative
Board of Directors Council of Sections Representative
Board of Directors President-Elect 2026
Brian Millen
Vice President and Global Head of Statistics, Epidemiology, and Real-World Data Analytics, Biogen
I am honored to be nominated for ASA president. I have been a member since grad school, and, through decades of participation and service, I have benefitted and grown in significant ways. I bring high passion for the ASA and sincere respect for its volunteers and employees.
Given that how one leads is as important as what one does, I will first share how I will lead.
1. … with a listening posture, committed to hearing the great ideas from our members. I will be accessible and will advocate for support of member initiatives in support of the ASA’s strategic aims.
2. … with optimism. Each challenge the ASA faces presents an opportunity for heightened impact.
3. … with active collaboration, ensuring diverse perspectives are considered and synergies realized.
Three themes of focus for my term:
1. Celebrating and Telling Our Story. Statisticians play key roles in critical decisions and insights that impact society. We must do a better job of curating stories and sharing them. Let’s reinforce efforts to recognize the impact of members, including those who have been historically underrepresented; let’s bolster public outreach efforts so our impact is known and students at all levels are introduced to our discipline; and let’s commit to ongoing archival of our progress and history.
2. Equipping and Cultivating Leaders. Members of our profession are influential leaders in government, private sector, and academia. Their success is enabled by core skills from our discipline, mentoring, and learned leadership skills. I will seek to enhance the capabilities of the Leadership Institute and grow mentoring programs.
3. Healthy, Anchored, and Agile. Being a “big tent” requires the ASA to continuously adapt to meet the needs of a changing membership while staying rooted in mission. This requires an agile financial model to sustain the ASA. I will draw on all of my leadership experience to strengthen our financial footing.
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Fred Hulting
General Mills (Retired) and Hulting Partners
It is an exciting time to be a member of this profession. Transformative changes in our world are bringing new opportunities to make a positive impact on society by using data for discovery, problem solving, and decision-making.
I am honored to be nominated as ASA president at this moment. I have long been committed to the success of the ASA, serving as a committee, section, chapter, and Council of Sections leader. If elected, I will partner with the board, committees, and staff to serve the membership, ensure the health of the association, and implement the strategic plan, with an emphasis on:
Adapting to Change: We have all been affected by the increasing scale and pace of change, through disruptive technologies like AI, emerging risks to federal statistics, or growing pressures on education. In addition to its advocacy work, the ASA will need to continue helping members develop the necessary literacy, skills, and knowledge to adapt and thrive in this new environment.
Facilitating Career Growth: While leading a large international and interdisciplinary team at General Mills, I stressed the importance of helping professionals get off to a strong start in their careers and then navigate mid-career changes. We need to keep strengthening the ASA diversity, education, and mentoring initiatives that support career success for all members.
Connecting our Community: The ASA offers a tremendous opportunity to connect globally, across academia, government, and industry. I have benefited from this personally; the ASA helped me grow my network and develop as a leader. I will support initiatives—such as expanding chapter, section, and interest group programming—that help members engage with the varied networks of the association.
I would be honored to work with all of you as ASA president to strengthen our association and our profession. Visit my website to learn more and to share your ideas.
Board of Directors Vice President 2026–2028
Julia Sharp
Acting Statistical Engineering Division Chief and Mathematical Statistician, National Institute of Standards and Technology
The vice president on the ASA Board of Directors serves as a bridge between leadership and ASA’s membership base. By chairing one of the councils on membership, education, or professional issues and visibility, the vice president directly shapes the experience of thousands of members and drives strategic outreach initiatives. My extensive ASA service positions me uniquely for this role, including leadership of the Conference on Statistical Practice Steering Committee, Meetings Task Force, and the Council of Chapters Governing Board, among others.
Opportunities: Statistics stands at a transformative moment, and our association must lead in advancing sound statistical practice across disciplines. The ASA has launched strategic initiatives through new journals (Data Science in Science, Statistics and Data Science in Imaging, and ASA Discoveries) while empowering sections and chapters to deliver focused conferences, foster innovation, and strengthen professional networks. My role on the Committee on Publications and involvement in section and chapter leadership have deepened my commitment to promoting the practice and profession of statistics.
Challenges: The complexities ahead demand collaborative solutions. Throughout my career in academia and government, I’ve tackled complex challenges by bringing together many perspectives and harnessing collective expertise to implement effective solutions. I will bring this proven collaborative leadership approach to advance ASA’s mission and serve our membership.
John Abowd
Retired, Cornell University and the US Census Bureau (2023); Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research; Research Fellow, IZA; and President, Society for Privacy and Confidentiality Research (publisher of the Journal of Privacy and Confidentiality)
I did my PhD with Arnold Zellner, who stressed the importance of being a member of both the American Statistical Association and the American Economic Association. I’ve been an active member of both since 1976. I’m very honored to be nominated for the vice presidency of the ASA.
Let me cut to the chase. The statistical infrastructure of the United States is under unprecedented threat. I know this firsthand. I spent most of 2018–2019, when I was the chief scientist at the Census Bureau, defending the agency—including seven days of testimony in three distinct cases—when the secretary of commerce ordered the late inclusion of a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. The onslaught continued when the president ordered the exclusion of “illegal aliens” from the final enumeration, which together with the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulted in further litigation. The career executives, statisticians, demographers, economists, and staff worked tirelessly to implement transparent, scientifically defensible methods for completing the census in the face of the pandemic and the political interference with the methodology and timeline of the constitutionally mandated enumeration. It was the hardest thing I have done in my professional career. It’s about to happen again.
The ASA has been a stellar professional society, recognizing the need to educate the American public about the importance of transparent, scientifically sound national statistics produced in an environment of trust in the integrity and independence of statistical agencies. That work must have a high priority right now, and I would devote as much energy as necessary to furthering that work. I’m retired. This is important.
For most of my career, I have been both an academic and an active collaborator with national statistical agencies. That began when I started working with INSEE, the French national statistical institute. I have also collaborated with IAB, the German counterpart to our BLS [Bureau of Labor Statistics].
Board of Directors International Representative 2026–2028
Fernando Quintana
Profesor Titular, Departamento de Estadística, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
I am honored to be considered as a candidate for international representative to the ASA Board of Directors. I graduated in 1987 as a mathematical engineer from Universidad de Chile and I received a PhD in statistics in 1994 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Immediately after finishing my doctoral studies, I returned to the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where I have worked ever since and where I became a full professor in 2009. I have spent sabbatical periods at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, the University of Texas at Austin, the Politecnico di Milano in Italy, and The Ohio State University.
My main research areas revolve around nonparametric Bayesian methods, random partition models, and their connections. Over the years, I have been involved in many interesting research collaborations with friends from many different countries and institutions. I should say that meeting and interacting with people has been the most rewarding and fun aspect of my academic career, and, to this day, is what I enjoy the most. I have been lucky enough to publish research articles in various journals and also coauthor a book on nonparametric Bayesian data analysis.
I have been an ASA member for many years and never took part in its governance, though I do have some experience with other scientific organizations such as ISBA [International Society for Bayesian Analysis]. The ASA is the largest statistical community in the world, and it is important to strengthen connections with similar organizations throughout the world. In particular, it seems only a small fraction of the membership comes from Latin America. If elected, I would support initiatives aimed at increasing the ASA’s internationalization impact and reach.
Pedro L. Silva
Vice President, SCIENCE (Sociedade para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa Científica); Consultant, World Health Organization; Consultant, NIC.br
The ASA provides an amazing environment for the thriving community of statisticians, data scientists, and lovers of statistics to interact, network, publish, and develop. Therefore, I felt very honored to be considered a candidate for the international representative to the Board of Directors of the ASA. I am excited to take part in the elections and on the prospect of joining the ASA board in that capacity, if elected.
My education and professional experience gave me an interesting perspective on our profession. I have a foot in the academy and another in the very practical world of official and public statistics. Besides having served in various roles in professional organizations similar to the ASA, I developed a good understanding of the roles such organizations play in promoting the development and good practice of statistics (and data science, if the modern naming appeals to you) for the public good.
I had the challenge and privilege of chairing the national organizing committee in charge of organizing and hosting the 2015 World Statistics Congress in Rio de Janeiro. Having benefited tremendously from the networking opportunities provided by meetings such as the JSM [Joint Statistical Meetings] and the many other events promoted by the ASA, I will encourage initiatives to develop new and improve existing opportunities for networking, possibly enabling increased participation from those not living in Canada or the USA.
It is from this perspective that I humbly ask you to consider my candidacy. If elected, I will dedicate to serve the ASA Board of Directors and the ASA. I have keen interests in the education of the next generations of professionals on promoting statistical literacy and on outreach across the diverse fields of science and public policy formulation and monitoring.
Board of Directors Council of Chapters Representative 2026–2028
Weining Shen
Associate Professor, Department of Statistics, University of California, Irvine
I am honored to be nominated for the position of Council of Chapters representative. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to fostering collaboration within the statistical community and strengthening the ASA’s outreach and engagement efforts.
My dedication to the ASA is reflected in my leadership and service roles. As vice president for academic affairs of the Orange County and Long Beach ASA Chapter, I have worked to create meaningful networking and professional development opportunities for local chapter members. I also serve as an associate editor for five leading statistical journals; program chair-elect of the ASA Statistics in Sports Section; treasurer for the ISBA-BNP [International Society for Bayesian Analysis-Bayesian Nonparametrics] section; and organizer for many events, including student careers day, high school poster competition, and annual meeting of the ASA Statistics in Imaging section. These experiences have reinforced my ability to organize impactful events, manage resources effectively, and support the broader statistics community.
As a COC representative, I will focus on connecting members to ASA resources, strengthening chapters through recruiting and outreach, and expanding engagement with industry and government sectors to create new opportunities for growth. I also aim to foster ASA partnerships with other statistical societies and scientific organizations to promote interdisciplinary collaboration.
I am eager to bring my experience and passion to the ASA Board of Directors to enhance engagement, strengthen chapters, and expand the ASA’s impact. I would be honored to serve in this role and help advance our field of statistics.
Ruixiao Lu
Vice President, Head of Biostatistics and Statistical Programming, Alumis
As a candidate for the Council of Chapters Governing Board representative, I bring extensive leadership experience from both regional and national roles within the ASA. My service includes four years as COCGB vice chair of District 6, Region 3 (2018–2022) and four years as ASA Board treasurer (January 2020 – December 2023). As an ASA Fellow and through my various roles, I’ve gained crucial insights into chapter development, inter-chapter collaboration, and community building. These experiences have shown me both our achievements and opportunities for growth, particularly in creating a more inclusive ASA community. I am honored to be a candidate for the board of directors and remain deeply committed to our profession and enthusiastic about contributing to its future development.
Community Leadership: My COCGB experience has demonstrated how diverse, supportive communities drive organizational success. I am committed to developing tailored solutions for local chapters while strengthening the vital connections between chapters, COCGB, and the ASA Board. I will advocate for chapter needs and facilitate stronger collaboration across all organizational levels.
Leadership in the AI Era: Our members’ analytical training positions us as leaders across disciplines. We should enhance our support for members through expanded leadership development and professional growth opportunities. The ASA’s career development initiative provides a foundation upon which we can develop strategies to strengthen our professional impact in an AI-driven world.
Leadership for the ASA’s Future: As statistics and data science evolve, the ASA must strengthen its leadership position across disciplines. We can do this by focusing on strategic membership growth and retention while expanding our influence in emerging fields. Through enhanced volunteer and mentorship programs, we’ll engage the next generation of statisticians and data scientists. I’m eager to work with the board to help guide the ASA through this transformative period.
Board of Directors Council of Sections Representative 2026–2028
Martin Slawski
Associate Professor, Department of Statistics, University of Virginia
I am honored to be nominated to serve as the Council of Sections representative to the ASA Board of Directors. As someone with a comparatively short history with the ASA, I am incredibly thankful for all the opportunities I and my doctoral students have received over the years in terms of professional development and dissemination of research through its various high-quality journals and conferences.
As an individual with a hybrid training in statistics and computer science with 15+ years of research activity at the interface of both fields, I will contribute substantial experience with regard to neighboring scientific and professional communities within the broad realm of data science. I hope to leverage this experience to drive innovation in the ASA, particularly the way it interacts with other disciplines, and to clearly articulate our unique strengths.
Over the years, I have had the privilege to build a diverse portfolio of research touching on the multifaceted applications domains and methodologies that define our wonderful community. Supported by many excellent collaborators, my academic journey has exposed me to a broad set of topics that, in combination, have points of contact with most of the ASA sections. I believe that this versatility will come in handy in a role that involves representing their breadth.
Statistics is the oldest field dedicated to the science and practice of analyzing data. Given the increasing democratization of data analytics over time, younger generations of data scientists may not associate, or even be aware of, the ASA as an organization representing their profession. Thus, a specific concern I would like to promote in my role is the engagement of junior members such as graduate students, postdocs, and young professionals. This group represents the future of the ASA and our discipline.
Jin Zhou
Associate Professor of Biostatistics, University of California, Los Angeles
I am honored to be considered for the COS representative position to the ASA Board of Directors. As an active member of 5 ASA sections—Biometrics, Statistical Computing, Statistics in Genomics and Genetics, Lifetime Data Analysis, and Statistical Learning and Data Science—and two chapters (Orange County/Long Beach and Southern California), I have seen how webinars, conferences, and other activities foster professional growth and collaboration. For over a decade, I have worked with clinicians, scientists, and decision-makers at federal agencies (including Veterans Affairs and the Department of Energy). These experiences have sharpened my skills and inspired me to connect emerging statisticians and data scientists with communities that share their interests and needs.
Throughout my career, I have embraced leadership roles that empower colleagues and strengthen our community. My work in organizing events, coordinating outreach initiatives, and managing communication channels has reinforced my reputation as a reliable, enthusiastic team player. I firmly believe that focused efforts in communication and engagement can transform innovative ideas into meaningful actions that benefit individual sections and the broader statistical community.
My commitment to the ASA extends beyond active membership. I have led initiatives that bring together experts from diverse fields to address emerging challenges and opportunities, ensuring our profession remains at the forefront of scientific advancement. These efforts, coupled with my experience in digital engagement and event organization, enable me to bridge gaps between the sections, the ASA office, and the board.
The council’s mission “to vitalize section activities, arrange impactful programs, promote the statistics profession, and facilitate effective dialogue” resonates deeply with me. I am dedicated to supporting the development of new sections, reinvigorating dormant ones, and creating opportunities for joint activities that showcase our field’s strength and diversity. I look forward to advancing our collective mission and fostering a more connected, innovative ASA.
Thank you for considering my candidacy for the Council of Sections representative to the ASA Board of Directors.
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