Organizations Filed Purposes:
The Seismological Society of America (SSA) is an international scientific society devoted to the advancement of seismology and the understanding of earthquakes for the benefit of society.
The Seismological Society of America (SSA) is a non-profit professional organization which communicates scientific information about earthquakes among scientific, engineering and other broader communities for the benefit of society. SSA publishes two leading peer-reviewed journals on the subject of seismology. In 2019, SSA published six issues of the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, a technical publication that focuses on earthquake seismology research and related fields; and six issues of Seismological Research Letters, which provides a less-formal venue for reporting on advances in seismology. Articles published in these journals regularly receive media coverage both in the United States and abroad.SSA holds an annual scientific conference that facilitates communication about the latest developments in earthquake science, engineering and policy. The Society's 2019 conference was held in Seattle, and served 920 attendees, exhibitors, speakers and SSA officials. The SSA conference earned news coverage from outlets in the United States and abroad. As an internationally recognized professional organization, the Seismological Society of America is the world's leader in the advancement of the earthquake science and informing earthquake related public policy. SSA disseminates information to the scientific community through its two prestigious journals as well as to policymakers via individual meetings and briefings. SSA collaborates with other scientific organizations to support the study of earthquakes and the application of that knowledge to improve public safety and resilience. The Society also supports a Washington-based lobbyist that maintains regular dialogue with federal lawmakers and other federal policymakers.SSA actively cultivates the future of earthquake science and seismology by engaging students and professionals, by recognizing excellence in the seismology community, and by raising public awareness of the science and its value to society.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Nan Broadbent | Executive Dir. | 40 | $178,180 |
| Mitchell Withers | Treasurer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Peggy Hellweg | Secretary | 1.5 | $0 |
| John Townend | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kuo-Fong Ma | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Heather Deshon | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kate Scharer | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Meghan S Miller | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Christine Goulet | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Doug Dreger | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Xyoli Prez-Campos | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Margaret Boettcher | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Sergio Barrientos | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Shearer | Past President | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Walter | President-Elect | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Hough | President | 1 | $0 |
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