AMS Election Information

Voting for the 2027 AMS President-Elect (President in 2028) and Council is now open. The elected leaders of AMS are charged with advancing AMS’s goals in the areas of weather, water and climate. We value and appreciate your vote.

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AMS members elect our President-elect and AMS Council representatives each fall, each for a three-year term. The ballot includes candidates put forward by the AMS Nominating Committee as well as "petition" candidates. Explore our webpages to learn more about the election process, or meet AMS leadership and the full Council.

2027 President-Elect Candidates

Melissa A. Burt
Melissa A. Burt

At a time when weather extremes are increasing, environmental challenges are more complex, and public trust in science is more important than ever, the mission of the American Meteorological Society remains essential...


Sue Ellen Haupt
Sue Ellen Haupt

Whenever I attend an AMS event, I'm always delighted by the positive energy and engagement. We have a great community of professionals and students engaged in all aspects of the weather, climate, and water enterprise...

2027 Councilor Candidates

Private Sector

Heidi M. Centola
Heidi M. Centola

The challenges facing the Society are rapidly changing as the weather, water, and climate enterprise evolves. Several that warrant special attention at this critical juncture are bridging the knowledge gap from university...


Tim Hall
Tim Hall

If elected, I will engage private sector stakeholders—from independent consultants to major commercial providers—to robustly represent your interests to the Council. I will collaborate to identify risks, challenge...


Daniel A. Rothenberg
Daniel A. Rothenberg

Our Weather, Water, and Climate Enterprise is undergoing rapid transformation — in the AI technologies reshaping how we conduct our science and how the public receives it, and in the funding systems that support...

Government Sector

Jennifer M. Call
Jennifer M. Call

I am honored to be considered for the AMS Executive Council representing the Government Sector. Throughout my career in government service, I have seen firsthand the pressures that federal budget uncertainties...


Pamela L. Heinselman
Pamela L. Heinselman

The availability of new AI tools, unprecedented budget challenges, and extreme weather events threaten our community's livelihoods, resource availability, and safety. We are feeling the pressure from these challenges...


David H. McCarren
David H. McCarren

As I look at the future of our field, I believe the American Meteorological Society faces a defining moment as artificial intelligence transforms weather and climate science. To successfully navigate this transition...

Academic Sector

Christopher A. Davis
Christopher A. Davis

How will the AMS continue to demonstrate leadership? This is an important question to ask at what appears to be a pivotal moment for science. The current marginalization of our science, the complexities introduced by...


Everette D. Joseph
Everette D. Joseph

Today, our scientific community finds itself at an inflection point that will have far-reaching consequences for society well into the future. Positioning ourselves to continue advancing our science for the benefit of society...


Nicholas D. Metz
Nicholas D. Metz

In a recent letter the AMS wrote, “funding of basic science research is our seed corn for the future…[we must invest] in our future by using a small amount of funding now to support foundational research that has a large and...

*The Council selects a "Fifth Councilor" as per Article VII of the AMS Constitution in addition to those elected by the membership.