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Message from the president
Welcome to the official website of Div. 18 (Psychologists in Public Service). As a division of American Psychological Association (APA), we share APA's mission. Our division’s specific mission is to advance the creation, communication, and application of psychological knowledge in public service settings to benefit society and improve people’s lives. View the entire message.
Jennifer Snyder, PhD
Div. 18 president, 2020–21
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