AEIRS Election Results

AEIRS is pleased to share the results of the 2026 election.

Members approved the elevation of Paula Pate-Schloder, MS, R.T.(R)(CV)(CT)(VI), FAEIRS, to AEIRS Life Member in recognition of her distinguished career in imaging and radiologic science education and her dedicated service to the association. Paula served 9 years on the AEIRS Board of Directors, including service twice as President, and has been a longtime advocate for mentorship and professional engagement within the AEIRS community. She will be formally elevated during the Honors Ceremony at the AEIRS Annual Meeting in San Francisco on Thursday.

Members also elected Jay Hicks, EdD, R.T.(R), as President-Elect. Dr. Hicks currently serves as Program Director and Clinical/Applied Assistant Professor at the University of Hartford and previously served 3 years on the AEIRS Board of Directors as Director-at-Large. He also serves as Chair of the 2026 Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

In addition, Rhonda Weaver, EdD, MHA, R.T.(R)(M)(BD)(CT), was elected Director-at-Large. Dr. Weaver is Associate Professor and Program Chair at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences in North Carolina and has been an active AEIRS member since 2014, including service on the Education Committee and the Radiologic Science & Education Editorial Review Board.

Drs. Hicks and Weaver will be formally installed during the Business Luncheon at the AEIRS Annual Meeting in San Francisco on Thursday.

AEIRS congratulates these outstanding leaders and thanks all members who participated in the election process.