CSA is overseen by a Governing Board, whose authority is derived from the association’s membership and constitution and bylaws. The Governing Board consists of a minimum of 11 members elected by the membership, including 2–3 graduate student representatives, plus the President, Vice-President, and Immediate Past President.
Questions about or suggestions for the CSA should be sent to admin@culturalstudiesassociation.org
Board Members
- Delores Phillips, James Madison University, President (2026-2028)
- Charles Athanasopoulos, Ohio State University, Vice President (2026-2028)
- Robert Carley, Texas A&M, Immediate Past President (2026-2027)
- Sean Johnson Andrews, Columbia College Chicago, Treasurer, Non-voting Member (2025-2028)
- Chris Alen Sula, Pratt Institute, Lateral
- Megan Wood, Ohio Northern University (2024-2027)
- Leigh Gaskin, Unaffiliated Researcher (2024-2027)
- Mark Nunes, Appalachian State University (2024-2027)
- Terilee Edwards-Hewitt, George Mason University, Student Board Member (2025-2028)
Past Presidents
- Robert Carley, Texas A&M, Immediate Past President (2026-2027)
- Sean Johnson Andrews, Columbia College Chicago, Past President (2022-2024)
- Helen Kapstein, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, Past President (2020-2022)
- Toby Miller, University of California, Riverside, Past President (2018–2020)
- Paul Smith, George Mason University, Past President (2016–2018)
- Jaafar Aksikas, Columbia College Chicago, Past President (2014–2016)
- Bruce Burgett, University of Washington Bothell, Past President (2012–2014)
- Patricia Clough, City University of New York (2010–2012)
- Randy Martin, New York University (2008–2010)
- Sangeeta Ray, University of Maryland (2006–2008)
- David R. Shumway, Carnegie Mellon University (2004–2006)