Continuing Education/Program Committee
The CE committee’s primary responsibility is planning programs, make the necessary contacts with and arrangement for speakers, and direct whatever activities necessary for professional society meetings. The committee arranges events of interest to members of the organization and the field of psychology.
Committee Chairs: Pat Strasberg, Ph.D. and Jac Carlson, Ph.D.
Academic Affairs
The Academic Affairs committee chair notifies U of A graduate students & psychology interns about SAPA events & opportunities. In addition, the chair coordinates and organizes events for the SAPA membership and U of A graduate students, Tucson interns, and Professors including the annual Intern Reception and the bi-annual Back-To-School event.
Committee Chair: Julie Feldman, Ph.D.
Professional Outreach
The Professional Outreach committee chair serves our Southern Arizona community of psychologists in any way that will help members feel more connected. Currently, the focus has been on resurrecting the Mentoring program through SAPA by (1) helping new psychologists meet other colleagues, connect to those with similar interests or network in the community; (2) facilitating the integration of psychologists who move here from out of state or (3) helping with areas of their practice where they would like to learn more; including particular clinical interests, information on managed care, how to do billing, setting up clinical forms for intake, HIPAA and record keeping.
Committee Chair: Laura Schnaps, Ph.D.
School Psychology
The School Psychology Committee helps promote both the psychological and educational development of youth so they may succeed academically, socially and emotionally. This committee works collaboratively with other professionals toward that end. The School Psychology Committee often plans continuing education events to improve our skills in mental health, child development, school organization, learning styles and processes, behavior, motivation and effective teaching.
Committee Chair: Elizabeth David, Ph.D.
