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Council

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The Council consists of the President, Vice-President, and twelve members of the Society, and determines general policies and program initiatives.

Officers of the Society

John T. Fitzgerald
Chair

Jonathan Z. Smith
President

David J.A. Clines
Vice President

L. Michael White
Secretary

Kent Harold Richards
Treasurer and Executive Director

Council

Loveday C.A. Alexander
Member

Cheryl B. Anderson
Member

Bruce C. Birch
Member

David J.A. Clines
Member

Kristin De Troyer
Member

Pamela Eisenbaum
Member

John T. Fitzgerald
Member

Joel B. Green
Member

Jeffrey K. Kuan
Member

Kathleen M. O'Connor
Member

Kent Harold Richards
Ex Officio Member

Fernando F. Segovia
Member

Jonathan Z. Smith
Member

James C. VanderKam
Member

L. Michael White
Member