2021-2022: Dr. G. Lawrence Farmer, Fordham University & Dr. Julia R. Henly, The University of Chicago
2019-2021: Dr. Mo Yee Lee, The Ohio State University
2017-2019: Dr. Cynthia Franklin, The University of Texas at Austin
2015-2017: Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Lightfoot, University of Minnesota
2013-2015: Dr. Theresa Early, The Ohio State University
2012-2013: Dr. Kia J. Bentley, Virginia Commonwealth University
2009-2011: Dr. Barbara Rittner, University at Buffalo
2006-2008: Dr. Paul H. Stuart, Florida International University
2004-2006: Dr. Jeane Anastas
2000-2003: Dr. Rowena G. Wilson
1997-1999: Dr. Ann Nichols-Casebolt
1993-1995: Dr. Enola K. Proctor
1992-1993: Dr. Sheila B. Kamerman
1989-1991: Dr. Richard Estes
1985-1988: Dr. Barbara K. Shore
1981-1983: Dr. Elizabeth Timberlake
1978: Dr. Aaron Rosen
*Prior to 2015, the president position was chair.