Bonnie J. Spring, PhD, was awarded a Presidential Citation for her innovative research and leadership in health psychology, and for her vision of incorporating technology into practice and training.
A leader in advancing our scientific understanding of the relations between behavior and physical health, Spring has developed mobile technologies to support individuals in improving their health behaviors in such areas as diet, physical activity and smoking. Spring is also a pioneer in the design and implementation of online training. She has led teams that have produced interactive online programs on evidence-based behavioral practice and on the conduct of interdisciplinary team science. Spring shares her expertise and wisdom broadly. Among other roles, she has served as president of the Society of Behavioral Medicine and was the founding editor of its journal Translational Behavioral Medicine. At APA, she was a founding member of the advisory steering committee for the development of clinical practice guidelines and serves as chair of the Board of Scientific Affairs. Throughout her career, Spring has expanded our concept of what is possible in psychological research, intervention and training.