Professor Emerita, Rutgers, The State University of NJ, Secretary General, World Association for Sexual Health (2005-2009), Past-President, Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Former Director, International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, Past-President, American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. In June 2011, Dr Whipple was awarded the Gold Medal for her lifetime contributions to the field of sexual health by the World Association for Sexual Health.