Letter from the President I am honored to be President-Elect of DCPA and lucky to be in such a position during a time when the atmosphere and culture of the association is one that is welcoming, open, and inclusive as well as aware of trends such as diversity, globalization, and international concerns. Especially the needs of two sectors – the Washington, DC region and the advancement of the profession of psychology. The DC region is very diverse with various needs including psychological services to help assure the wellbeing of individuals from varied socio-economic groups, life styles, and countries of origin. To meet the needs of the DC region as well as the continued development of DCPA members, the Board of Directors under the leadership of Dr. Steven Stein, has launched 15 committees which, as needed, function as task groups actively involved in the development of initiatives. Some of these initiatives include continuing education programs, professional services initiatives, and a mentoring program for DCPA members who are (1) new to the organization, (2) may be in transition to private practice or from one area or practice specialty to another, and/or (3) may be moving from one organizational setting to another A major launch this past year under the vision and leadership of Dr. Steven Stein has been the DCPA Center for Learning and Professional Development. My goal is to work as a team member with the Board and membership to further develop, engage in awareness activities and implement the programs that are ongoing. It is noteworthy that individuals who are educated in the field of psychology have, as a result of their education and continuing professional development, a broad range of knowledge, skills, and abilities which they can apply to many areas. These areas include, but are not limited to, functioning as employees and consultants in private practice, in healthcare, educational, government related, and business organizations as clinicians, educators, and researchers. A goal of the DCPA Board, with plans and implementation already starting, is engagement in initiatives that are designed to increase awareness of the full range of capabilities that psychologists offer to the marketplace. R. Mallory Starr, Ph.D. Letter from the Past President It is both an honor and pleasure to be President of DCPA. I believe that this time is one of vitality and expansion. I am fortunate to be President at a time when our committees and professional development programs are actively working to achieve this.
It is my hope to work toward accessing the energy and wisdom of the psychological community, where DCPA becomes a hub for the development of programs and activities that advance the science and practice of psychology, the well being of psychologists, and other mental health professionals, as well as the general public.
It is my impression that these committees and programs serve as a driving force to operationalize the overall objectives of the association. They provide passion, energy, direction and focus and serve as a vehicle to actualize the potential for both the individual membership and the association.
The committees are specifically designed to meet the needs and interests of the membership and the community. The Professional Development, Early Career Psychologists and Student committees create programs and training experiences, which enhance the practice of psychology and serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas and acquisition of the collective wisdom and energy of the community. The Ethics & Social Justice, Life Enhancement, and Legislative Advisory committees seek to secure the well being of the membership and the community.
It is my goal to actively encourage interest and engagement in DCPA for members to use the association in pursuit of their best interest and personal and professional enhancement. It is my hope for the DCPA to become not only what we are now, but what we can be when we join together and embrace a harmony of purpose and unity of community.
Stephen Stein, Ph.D. | DCPA Past Presidents 1947 Thelma Hunt 1948 Isabelle Kendig 1949 Charles N. Cofer 1950 Harry J. Older 1951 Joseph M. Bobbit 1952 Dael Wolfle 1953 T. G. Andrews 1954 Denzel D. Smith 1955 John W. Stafford 1956 Leonard Carmichael 1957 Howard E. Page 1958 Joan H. Criswell 1959 Max Meenes 1960 Max Houtchens 1961 Luigi Petrullo 1962 Charles W. Bray 1963 Robert S. Waldrop 1964 Maurice Lorr 1965 Bertha H. Cory 1966 Joseph B. Margolin 1967 Malcolm L. Meltzer 1968 A. G. Bayroff 1969 Bernard I. Levy 1970 Jonathan W. Cummings 1971 William A. McClelland 1972 Allen Raskin 1973 Helen E. Peixotto 1974 John J. O’Hare 1975 Margaret Ives 1976 Lee Gurel 1977 Richard P. Youniss 1978 John F. Borriello 1979 Eugene C. Stammeyer 1980 Alfred M. Wellner 1981 Barbara U. Hammer 1982 Sherman Ross 1983 Mary Faith Tanney 1984 Leonard W. Allen 1985 Richard H. Mikesell 1986 John F. Borriello 1987 Marilyn Sue Bogner 1988 Frank Uhlmann 1989 Fred Strassburger 1990 Donna M. Cooper 1991 Jane A. Taylor 1992 Ronald D. Wynne 1993 Lynne M. Hornyak 1994 Alan M. Orenstein 1995 Mildred W. Goldstone 1996 Larney R. Gump 1997 EBowelsileen F. Buese 1998 Michael T. McDermott 1999 Mary L. Froning 2000 R. Mark Binderman 2001 Robert K. Madsen 2002 Stephen Lally 2003 Michael Haley 2004 Barbara T. Roberts 2005 Robert Barret 2006 Rona Fields 2007 Undesignated term 2008 James E. Savage Jr. 2009 Walter Hillabrant 2010 Walter Hillabrant 2011 Stephen Bowles 2012 Anthony A. Jimenez 2013 Anthony A. Jimenez 2014 Stephen Stein 2015 Stephen Stein 2016 Stephen Stein 2017 Mallory Starr 2018 Mallory Starr 2019 Suzan Stafford 2020 Suzan Stafford |