American Sociological Association
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
The American Sociological Association is a non-profit membership organization that advances sociology as a scientific discipline and profession serving the public good. Based in Washington, DC, the association maintains a mid-sized membership and hosts activities such as its annual meeting, described as the premier gathering for sociologists, researchers, educators, and students from around the world. In 2026, ASA announced leadership for 2027, naming Rory M. McVeigh as President and Dina G. Okamoto as Vice President. The organization operates within the non-profit sector and serves a professional community of sociologists, researchers, educators, and students. A notable recent development is the launch of the Policy Outreach Fellows program in 2025.