Toni Antonucci, PhD, was awarded a Presidential Citation for fiercely advocating for issues related to aging and lifespan processes and generously mentoring female psychologists.
Antonucci has over 160 notable publications and experiences as a non-governmental organization expert advisor to the United Nations, chair of the APA Committee on Aging, president of the Society for the Study of Human Development, secretary general of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics, fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and chair of the APA Board of the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest. Keenly aware of how individual, familial, societal and cultural issues impact lifespan processes, her work is cultivated from a wholistic perspective. A fierce and fearless leader, Antonucci’s commitment to underserved and marginalized populations, health disparities and inequalities that impact the aging process makes a difference in people’s lives nationally and worldwide. As a teacher, researcher, role model and mentor, Antonucci has translated science so it is meaningful for the everyday life of people.