Comment by the Chair of the Board of Directors

On behalf of the American Chemical Society, I am thrilled to welcome our new Board Members: President-Elect Rigoberto Hernandez, District V Director Silvia Jurisson, and International Director David Wu. Their impressive experience and backgrounds will be invaluable to the ACS, and you can learn more about them and the other 2025 Board Members on the Board of Directors page

As we embark on the 149th year of the ACS, and plan for our 150th celebration next year, it's a great opportunity to reflect on the incredible progress we've made together. Our vision of a world built on science can only be achieved through collaborative leadership and a shared commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, empowering our global community, and championing scientific integrity.

Each of you plays a vital role in ACS's success. As we pursue our strategic goals to elevate the reputation of science, enhance community engagement, empower scientists, and deliver innovative solutions, I am confident that together, we can achieve remarkable things. I firmly believe in leadership at every level, and I am incredibly excited to see what we can accomplish as a team this year.