Division-specific Information and Program Chairpersons

Jessica Reinhardt, PhD, Temple University

Ryan Flinn, PhD, University of North Dakota

We are particularly interested in receiving proposals and posters from early career psychologists (ECPs) which is an individual who has received their doctoral degree in psychology within the past 10 years. We welcome and encourage ECPs across all divisions to come showcase their diverse interests and accomplishments. Additionally, we are interested in topics that align with CECP priorities which includes but not limited to career pathways, leadership training, professional development, anti-racism work as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts in research, teaching, and/or practice.

Accepting: Critical Conversations, Posters, Skill-Building, and Symposia Sessions

Heather Dade, APA

Francesca Folio, Chatham University

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Stephanie Miodus, PhD, New Alternatives for Children

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Melissa Maffeo, PhD, Wake Forest University

We are excited to invite proposals related to the teaching of psychology. Proposals related to innovative course design, assessment strategies, teaching to diverse students, and teaching for inclusion are encouraged. 

Accepting: Critical Conversation, Posters, Skill-Building and Symposia Sessions

Robert Greene, PhD, Case Western Reserve University

Accepting: Data Blitz, Posters, and Symposia Sessions

Gabriel Velez, PhD, Marquette University

Joshua Langfus, UNC Chapel Hill

Proposals related to innovations in psychology research methodology, emphasizing critical, historical, and philosophical perspectives, as well as innovative conceptual and applied frameworks are desired.

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Heather Hill, PhD, St. Mary's University

Eric A. Thrailkill, PhD, University of Vermont

The theme for the division activities is "Human-Animal Interactions Across Settings." Proposals related to one of three topics unified by this theme are desired: (1) Basic, experimental lab research with animal models, (2) Zoological facilities/Ex situ sites, and (3) Applied contexts such as companions, educational settings, and service. Student posters are especially encouraged; contact program chair. Critical conversation proposal theme should center around "Lessons learned about animals and people bonds in each of the contexts." Skill-building proposals should center around Companion/Service Animal Day or Developing connections at local zoos or animal facilities.

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Dana Miller Cotto, PhD, Kent State University

Juan Del Toro, University of Pittsburgh

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Jaye Derrick, PhD, University of Houston

Kim Chaney, University of Connecticut

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Anthony M. Foster, PhD, University of Houston-Downtown

Penelope Asay, PhD, California Institute of Integral Studies

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Hod Orkibi, PhD, University of Haifa

Katherine Cotter, PhD, University of Pennsylvania  

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Joann S. Yost, PhD, University of Virginia School of Medicine

Lauren Ehrlich, PhD, University of Virginia Health

We welcome any and all submissions from the field of clinical psychology, broadly. We particularly encourage proposals that align with the 2024 Division 12 Convention Theme “Highlighting the Intersection of Clinical Psychology and Public Health” across clinical, research, and applied science domains. Collaborations with other APA Divisions and Sections are encouraged.

Example Topics:

• Mental Health Disparities
  
• Education, Promotion and Prevention Programs
  
• Policy and Advocacy
  
• Economic inequality
  
• Violence Prevention
  
• Substance Use and Addiction
  
• Workplace Mental Health

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Shannon Jennings, PhD, Syncovate LLC

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Jennifer Wessel, PhD, University of Maryland at College Park

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Katherine Cheng, PhD, University of Arizona

Mike Yough, PhD, Oklahoma State University

Student-led posters at both undergraduate and graduate levels are welcome for student poster award competition.

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Stacy-Ann A. January, PhD, University of South Florida

Patrice Leverett, PhD, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Pearis Jean, PhD, Towson University

Monica Johnson, PhD, University at Buffalo, SUNY

Proposals related to Dr. Helen A. Neville's SCP presidential initiative, "Justice & Joy: Transforming Healing Praxis in Counseling Psychology and Beyond", and topics that build on the ongoing efforts of SCP are desired.

Accepting: Critical Conversations, Data Blitz, Posters, Skill-Building, and Symposia Sessions

Savannah N. LeBarre, PsyD, James Quillen VA

Tiffanie Fennell, PhD, ABPP, Department of Veterans Affairs

We welcome proposals that focus on psychological services delivered in organized care settings, including jails, prisons, courts, Indian Health Service, the military, Department of Veterans Affairs, public university clinics, training hospitals, state and community hospitals, and other public service settings. Public Service Psychologists are often underrecognized and a division goal for the year is to strategize collaboratively to garner recognition and support. Submissions will be given special consideration that relate to highlighting the work and contributions of public service psychologists. Other topics relevant to the theme include, but are not limited to, finding ways to advocate for public service psychology and decreasing burnout. Additionally, in honor of former Division 18 President, Dr. Dolly Sadow, proposals focused on serious mental illness are encouraged.

Accepting: Critical Conversations, Data Blitz, Posters, Skill-Building, and Symposia Sessions

Ashley Shenberger, PsyD, Department of Veterans Affairs

Gwen Riley, PsyD, United States Navy

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Tammy English, PhD Washington University in St. Louis

Gloria Luong, PhD, Colorado State University

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Elizabeth Lazzara, PhD, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Elina Talis, PsyD, NYU Rusk Rehabilitation

Ferzeen K. Patel, PsyD, ABPP, NYU Langone Health/Rusk Rehabilitation

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Emily Eng, MA, University of St. Thomas

Sophia Shieh, Boston College

This year, we are looking, in particular, for submissions to engage with the theme: "Fostering Flourishing in Psychology through Reflective Discourse and Collaboration." As we look back on our division’s history and forward to the future, we hope to encourage reflection, critique, and collaboration from diverse voices to clarify our identity as a diverse yet united scholarly community and develop our unique capacities as theoretical and philosophical psychologists such that we can make helpful and accessible contributions to the wider field of psychology. We encourage submissions that explore theoretical and philosophical frameworks, empirical studies, practical applications, and innovative methodologies that contribute to reflective discourse and collaboration within the field of psychology. 

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Mirela Cengher, PhD, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

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Bernard Beins, PhD, Ithaca College

Frank Farley, PhD, Temple University

We encourage presenters to engage with topics related to the 50th anniversary of the removal of homosexuality from the DSM. Student award competition will consider all first-author student papers. 

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Dawn X. Henderson, PhD, Village of Wisdom, Durham, NC

Stephanie Torres, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago

All proposals should relate to the use of decolonized and liberatory research and methodologies in community research, practice, and social action and justice advocacy. We are especially interested in encouraging students and scholars from diverse fields in psychology and work across diverse and international communities.

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Carlos Zamarripa, PhD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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Jamie Bedics, PhD, California Lutheran University

Alice Coyne, PhD, American University

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Eric K. Willmarth, PhD, Saybrook University

Scott Hoye, PsyD, Chicago Psychology Services

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Krithika Malhotra, PhD, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medince

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Derrick D. Sebree, Jr., PsyD, LP, Michigan School of Psychology

Proposals related to "Emerging Directions in Humanistic Psychology" are desired. Presentations that both reflect and advance the core values and intellectual foundations of humanistic psychology are desired. One poster session will focus on human-animal interactions. 

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Micah O. Mazurek, PhD, University of Virginia

Marc Tasse, PhD, The Ohio State University

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Jennifer Cole, PhD, Northeastern University

Anandita Sabherwal, London School of Economics and Political Science

We invite proposals from all areas of environmental psychology and sustainability psychology. The theme of our programming this year will encompass intersections and connections between environmental psychology and other areas of psychology.

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Cory Reano, EdD, University of Southern California

Grace E. Fowler, PhD, Los Angeles County

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Caroline Behe

Proposals related to the intersection between: 1) religion/spirituality; and 2) diversity/decolonization (locally and internationally) are desired.

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John Cooley, PhD, Texas Tech University

Shaquanna Brown, PhD, Brown University

Seeking submissions that directly translate research in ways that can inform advocacy, prevention, and intervention for children and families. However, any submissions related to children and families are welcome. There will be a student poster competition; please contact program co-chairs for additional information.

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Grant Heller, PhD, Corewell Health

We welcome symposia and poster submissions on the wide range of health psychology topics. Preference to be given to CE-eligible programs. Programming that addresses psychologist wellbeing in health psychology settings is encouraged. Posters to be presented in-person only (awards given for top-rated posters)..

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Stephen Anen, PhD, New Or

Yasmine Kaidbey, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, Independent Practice

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Lucas Driskell, PsyD, Yale School of Medicine

Lynette Abrams-Silva, PhD, University of New Mexico

For posters, PLEASE include clear sections on objectives, design/methods, results (including data from primary findings), and conclusions/implications.

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Andre Kehn, PhD, University of North Dakota

Tara Ryan, Simon Fraser University

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Amy Van Arsdale, PhD, Independent Practice

Jodi Burg Torzewski, PhD, Northwestern University

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Kara Brendle, PhD, Emory University School of Medicine

Daphne Liu, Washington University in St. Louis

We would like to showcase our specialty for our 40th anniversary. Proposals related to the past, present and future of couple and family psychology are encouraged. Please also consider sharing research and scholarly work regarding couples, families, children, systems, marriage, family process, diversity, racism, anti-racism, intersectionality, multiculturalism, social justice, LGBTQIA+, gender, well-being, research therapy, policy, and training.

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Gregory Sarlo, PsyD, Psychological Consultations

Rebecca Garza 

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Samantha LaMartine, PsyD, Viv Well Psychological Services

Tina Lincourt, PsyD, Private Practice

Proposals related to the psychological study of culture, race, and ethnic minority issues and the application of psychological knowledge and research to ethnic minority issues are desired.

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Stephanie Joseph, PhD, NYU Langone Health

Frank Farley, PhD, Temple University

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Hannah R. Bennett, PhD, Augusta University

Caitlyn Hauff, PhD, University of South Alabama

Proposals focused on DEI and the Presidential initiatives are also welcomed.

Accepting: Critical Conversations, Data Blitz, Posters, Skill-Building, and Symposia Sessions

Daniel Christie, PhD, Ohio State University

Cristina Montiel, PhD, Ateneo de Manila University

International and intergroup collaborations and proposals that focus on peacebuilding applications, concepts and policies in geohistorical contexts that are often not represented at APA are especially desired. We also prioritize formats that encourage dialogue, rather than individual presentation proposals.

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Christina Lee, PhD/JD, Boston University

Tessa Frohe, PhD, University of Washington

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Callie Mims, MS, University of South Alabama

Our 2024 theme is: "What’s right with men & boys? Masculinities and flourishing." In line with this, while all proposals focusing broadly on men and masculinities are welcomed (and highly encouraged!) proposals looking at men and masculinities from a positive psychology framework are especially welcome.

Accepting: Critical Conversations, Data Blitz, Posters, Skill-Building, and Symposia Sessions

Carlos Zalaquett, PhD/JD, Sociedad Interamericana de Psicología (SIP)

Theophilus Lazarus, PhD, Independent Practice

We would like to invite submissions with a cross-cultural representation, interfacing cultural factors in psychology. Proposals could be in English or Spanish. Please submit proposals applying to CE credits. Follow APA guidelines for posters.

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Nicole E. Lorenzo, PhD, American University

Kelsie Okamura, PhD, The Baker Center for Children and Families, Harvard Medical Affiliate

Our overarching theme will be “Lived Experiences of Youth and Families: What we Gain from Listening.” The field of clinical child and adolescent psychology has come a long way in identifying evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches. At the same time, many of the studies validating our diagnostic classifications, assessment tools, and interventions have not reflected the diversity of the youth and families we serve, or the real-world providers delivering their care. Moreover, mental health disparities exist for a variety of reasons, including systemic disadvantages, stigma, and access barriers. As we look forward, it is a priority to learn from listening to youth and families in our research and clinical practice.

We invite submissions take into consideration youth and parent perceptions of mental health, values related to child behavior and long-term outcomes, priorities for treatment, and contextual strengths/barriers. Work that aims to engage underserved and/or underrepresented youth and families in evidence-based care is especially encouraged.

We hope to receive proposals in a range of formats from a range of presenters. Perspectives from members of underrepresented groups are extremely valuable to our community and are warmly encouraged towards submission and participation in this conference. Individuals across settings and degree status (i.e., trainees, early career professionals, practicing psychologists, researchers, and academics) are all invited to submit proposals—we value your contributions to our community of learning and collaboration! Submissions that relate to our conference theme will be given strongest consideration.

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Colleen Stiles-Shields, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)

Siddika Mulchan, PsyD, Connecticut Children's

We are accepting proposals focused on Pediatric Psychology. We are particularly eager to showcase the full spectrum of our talented Division, from our trainees to later career members of Division 54. 

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Yulia Shtareva, MA, Antioch University Seattle

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Charles Benincasa, PsyD, Spectrum Psychological Associates of Washington

Robyn Gobin, PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Submissions must apply for CE credit to be considered. Submissions consistent with the presidential theme and highlighting issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion are particularly invited.

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