If elected, I promise to devote my presidential term to advancing the APA mission “to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives.” 

As we create and improve upon systems that foster inclusion and opportunities for all in our social and professional communities, we embrace the mandate that a progressive socially just association must also engage in its own self-reflection and follow through on its necessary transformation. Together, we can go beyond words to make sure our work is aligned with the changes we want to see in our communities and the world.

To support these efforts, I will work to ensure that our elected, appointed, and staff leaders have a sustainable and unified vision and framework to realize APA’s mission. As we see and face injustice in the world, institutional change toward equity, justice, and inclusion becomes imperative. Therefore, I will promote the use of psychological science and ethical and social justice principles to generate and employ new ways of work that better reflect our values. Because working in silos is inadequate toward solving our 21st century challenges, we must leverage our intersectional strengths and adopt best practices of effective governance and association models. As president, you can expect me to be honest, transparent, and accountable as we work toward our transformation.  

A progressive vision of a just, kind, equitable, and inclusive world that treats people with respect and dignity requires us all to be leaders who champion leadership as a practice, not a role or position. Together we can strive to build trust, encourage belief in our goals, and inspire passion and commitment in the fulfillment of our Association’s strategic plan as we enact a common, inclusive vision for a better APA and a better world.
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