Connect. Learn. Lead.
The Early Career Preventionist Network
Building connections and supporting the development of
early career prevention scientists.
Our Mission
ECPN connects individuals interested in prevention science and fosters the development of early career preventionists through networking, professional development, service, and leadership opportunities.
Who Can Participate?
ECPN is designed for individuals interested in prevention research who are within 10 years of completing their final degree, including:
- Undergraduate and graduate students
- Postdoctoral researchers and fellows
- New faculty members, practitioners, and professionals
Why Get Involved?
- Connect with early career preventionists across disciplines
- Exchange research ideas and meet potential collaborators
- Build professional service and leadership experience
- Participate in ECPN and SPR committees, activities, and events
ECPN and the Society for Prevention Research
ECPN is an official standing committee of the Society for Prevention Research. ECPN organizes activities at the SPR Annual Meeting, including networking, professional development, invited sessions, social events, and opportunities specifically for students and early-career preventionists.
SPR membership is not required to participate in ECPN. However, ECPN participants are encouraged to become SPR members to access benefits such as travel awards, discounted Annual Meeting registration, broader networking opportunities, and participation in ECPN elections.
The ECPN Chair serves as a voting member of the SPR Board of Directors, ensuring that early career perspectives are represented in the Society’s leadership and decision-making.
Network Leadership and Organization
ECPN is led by a Chair and Chair-Elect. Each officer serves a two-year term, with the Chair-Elect working alongside the Chair before assuming the Chair role.
The ECPN Steering Committee includes early career preventionists who support ECPN activities and participate in ECPN committees, SPR committees, and task forces. Steering Committee members contribute to projects throughout the year, participate in regular meetings, and help shape programming and resources for the early career community.
ECPN welcomes volunteers who want to contribute their ideas, develop leadership experience, and help strengthen the prevention science community.
Get Connected with ECPN
Explore ways to participate, meet the Steering Committee, become an SPR member, or connect with the ECPN community on Facebook.
Questions about getting involved? Email ecpnchair@preventionresearch.org.