Norman B. Anderson

I am so so sorry for your loss .... sooo sad and awful.

I am just learning of Dr. Anderson's death. I was privileged enough to work with him years ago and found him to be one of the most intelligent, gracious, interesting and generous people I have ever met. This is a true loss and I send all my best to his family.

Among so many things, Norm was a very good basketball player too! We got to play with him at SBM meetings as a graduate student in the late 90s. He always had a smile to share.

Norm meant so much to me and I was shocked and saddened to learn of his passing. He was the consummate professional and I always appreciated his kind, thoughtful mentorship as I navigated the APA President's role. I was fortunate to stay in touch with him after he left APA through our mutual association with FSU. Norm was just exceptional in so many ways. He was the kind of leader everyone wants and aspires to but few achieve. He made a profound difference in so many people's lives including...

My first memory of Norman was not that memorable. He was among those I met when I served on the Council of Representatives we both attended annually in February in DC. He always had a smile on his face, despite the contentiousness of us (psychologists) all, his leadership was both brave and wise. I did not seek him out here in Tallahassee, like I have others, in part because I did not know him well. He was certainly an FSU prize recruit for his leadership position. A shock that he died right...

Norman and I met at APA while I was a faculty member at VCU over 25 years ago. He was kind, approachable, and took time to review my resume and offer career advice. After that first meeting Norman maintained a role as a mentor, sponsor, and wonderful colleague over the years. I will never forget when he escorted several attendees at the Society for Behavioral Medicine to his gym to play basketball and use the fitness center in Bethesda, MD. I met Pam that day and was touched by her kindness...